Questions on MicroSD memory expansion

Leesterz · 07-05-2011, 04:48 PM

Hi, I just bought a PE and it is currently in the mail so was hoping to have a few questions answered before I get it.

First off, I am impressed to see such a strong community for this product! It's cool.

The memory is expandable through a MicroSD card. Does MicroSDHC work? Up to how much is the memory expandable to? If I plan on using the additional storage for music, movies, and video recording, what class speed should I look at buying: Class 2, 4, 6, or 10?

Secondly, how is the video recording? Speed, quality?

Thanks!
Leesterz

ivanjt · 07-05-2011, 06:54 PM

If the PE is like the EE then SDHC will work. I think 32 GB is the maximum that you can use. There is a fair bit of information in the old edge forums that are at the top of this forum. Have a look in there for, if nothing else, general information.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=137994

Filark · 07-05-2011, 09:52 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Leesterz!

I seem to remember that SDHC is fine, and classes up to 10 have been found to work, but nobody was able to say what speed the EE/PE could take full advantage of, so you might base that decision on how much you're willing to spend. (That's based on my memory of the info Ivan pointed you to -- and there's lots of other good stuff in there!

)

I tried the video recording once just to see if it worked, which it did.

emusan · 07-06-2011, 12:47 AM

32 GB cards should work, though if they're from an unknown manufacturer they may not(cheap knock offs abound these days). Given the hardware I doubt it could really make use of anything over class 6, maybe even class 4, class 10 will still work, but you wont get the maximum speeds you can out of the memory.

syclone · 07-06-2011, 12:03 PM

Still haven't gotten my PE yet, so I'm doing a little guessing here. It's my impression that you can use the internal 3 Gigs of Memory or the external SDHC/USB memory - not both at the same time. Assuming a class 6 card, has anybody clocked the internal vs the external speed?

This forum seems very "adult" not like some of the others I have been on where there are lots of trolls lurking about (example: Priuschat.com).

emusan · 07-06-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syclone

Still haven't gotten my PE yet, so I'm doing a little guessing here. It's my impression that you can use the internal 3 Gigs of Memory or the external SDHC/USB memory - not both at the same time. Assuming a class 6 card, has anybody clocked the internal vs the external speed?

This forum seems very "adult" not like some of the others I have been on where there are lots of trolls lurking about (example: Priuschat.com).

You can use both at the same time I think, though kennyminot will probably know more, I think if you use his method to swithc around the internal and external you may only be able to use one, but you don't have to.

And I'm very thankful for the maturity of this forum, I think the main reason is no kids are really interested in this device as it lacks the "flash" of some other, less amazing, devices.

ivanjt · 07-06-2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emusan

And I'm very thankful for the maturity of this forum, I think the main reason is no kids are really interested in this device as it lacks the "flash" of some other, less amazing, devices.

That and the fact the Mods stamp out too much sniping and bickering.

Gunnerp245 · 07-06-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanjt

That and the fact the Mods stamp out too much sniping and bickering.

Indeed, Mobileread has a very dedicated staff of mods!

07-05-2011, 04:48 PM	#1
Leesterz Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge Dualbook	Questions on MicroSD memory expansion Hi, I just bought a PE and it is currently in the mail so was hoping to have a few questions answered before I get it. First off, I am impressed to see such a strong community for this product! It's cool. The memory is expandable through a MicroSD card. Does MicroSDHC work? Up to how much is the memory expandable to? If I plan on using the additional storage for music, movies, and video recording, what class speed should I look at buying: Class 2, 4, 6, or 10? Secondly, how is the video recording? Speed, quality? Thanks! Leesterz

07-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
ivanjt Guru Posts: 858 Karma: 1027478 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South of France Device: kindle dx; eDGe	If the PE is like the EE then SDHC will work. I think 32 GB is the maximum that you can use. There is a fair bit of information in the old edge forums that are at the top of this forum. Have a look in there for, if nothing else, general information. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=137994 Last edited by ivanjt; 07-05-2011 at 07:09 PM. Reason: add reference

07-06-2011, 12:03 PM	#5
syclone Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 536 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Device: Entourage Pocket Edge iPhone 4S IPad 1 iPad 2 Nook Touch 4 Palm Pilot	internal vs external sdhc speed Still haven't gotten my PE yet, so I'm doing a little guessing here. It's my impression that you can use the internal 3 Gigs of Memory or the external SDHC/USB memory - not both at the same time. Assuming a class 6 card, has anybody clocked the internal vs the external speed? This forum seems very "adult" not like some of the others I have been on where there are lots of trolls lurking about (example: Priuschat.com).

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07-05-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Welcome to MobileRead, Leesterz! I seem to remember that SDHC is fine, and classes up to 10 have been found to work, but nobody was able to say what speed the EE/PE could take full advantage of, so you might base that decision on how much you're willing to spend. (That's based on my memory of the info Ivan pointed you to -- and there's lots of other good stuff in there! ) I tried the video recording once just to see if it worked, which it did.

07-06-2011, 12:47 AM	#4
emusan lol Posts: 472 Karma: 1031 Join Date: May 2011 Device: eDGe	32 GB cards should work, though if they're from an unknown manufacturer they may not(cheap knock offs abound these days). Given the hardware I doubt it could really make use of anything over class 6, maybe even class 4, class 10 will still work, but you wont get the maximum speeds you can out of the memory.