Vertical IDE Flash module 44Pin 4GB

NovaCoder · 31 July 2008, 05:24

Nice neat CF solution vertical IDE Flash module 44Pin 4GB.

Only downside that I can see, is that you couldn't swap stuff with a PC as easily.

Jope · 31 July 2008, 07:21

That is not a CF, it is an IDE SSD module. These have been around for many years now, they are not very cheap.

NovaCoder · 31 July 2008, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jope

That is not a CF, it is an IDE SSD module. These have been around for many years now, they are not very cheap.

Won't this preform exactly the same function as a CF + CF to IDE adapter? The idea is that this little sucker will provide both functions in one neat package.

Fingerlickin_B · 31 July 2008, 07:47

Yeah they work but as Jope said they cost heaps

PZ.

gklinger · 31 July 2008, 07:54

Transcend makes those too (see here). I can't see any reason why you couldn't use one in an Amiga. I considered using one of Transcends 2.5" IDE SSDs in my 1200 but an 8GB drive cost $200 (at the time, the price has now dropped to $100) which was about double what my 8GB CF + IDE to CF adaptor. It certainly is nice to have options.

Zetr0 · 31 July 2008, 10:47

£25 for 16GB CF

... now thats an option!!!!

Yoto · 31 July 2008, 12:10

I´m still "oldskool", i see no much advantage over 2.5 HD´s, I have a 40gb in my A1200 and it works jut fine!

DJBase · 31 July 2008, 12:54

I used a 512MB Flash module from Transcend, works nice but too expensive to be a real alternative for hard disks.

Zetr0 · 31 July 2008, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJBase

I used a 512MB Flash module from Transcend, works nice but too expensive to be a real alternative for hard disks.

Looks Pretty though

I am tempted to take the casing off one of my CF cards.... exposed pcb action... nothing quite like it

TheCorfiot · 31 July 2008, 13:38

Hey Zetro that would be a bit Kinky, no

TC

gklinger · 31 July 2008, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yotoxionomai

I´m still "oldskool", i see no much advantage over 2.5 HD´s, I have a 40gb in my A1200 and it works jut fine!

Lack of moving parts strikes me as a big advantage. While running cooler, faster and quieter are benefits, it was the elimination of a common point of failure that drove me to do it.

Zetr0 · 31 July 2008, 14:33

i think.... its small compact size interested me... and then it was the ultimate geeky-ness to have CF powered A1200.... not many people had them back then

Zetr0 · 31 July 2008, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCorfiot

Hey Zetro that would be a bit Kinky, no

TC

My good friend,

I would say, a bit kinky... yes

Charlie · 31 July 2008, 18:27

Having started the business of upgrading my various retro-boxes to CF (from HDD) it does have huge advantages:
-Speed (who'd have thought it would make much difference - seek time, I guess)
-Low power (important for my ageing PSUs given how heavily upgraded they are

)
-Reliability (as long as you're not running an OS that likes the thrash the ol' swap file)
-Space (more room for other goodies)
-And it's another option for file transfer if you're not networked-up.

Having said that I find the lack of noise a tad unnerving - Is it booting?

Zetr0 · 31 July 2008, 18:58

@Charlie

indeed the lack of noise seems as though the machine is missing something... however after firing up the A2000 the otherday, I was quite suprised how much noise 10k SCSI Cheata's make....

although wholsome.... i wont be missing that sound... LOL

31 July 2008, 05:24	#1
NovaCoder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne/Australia Posts: 4,400	Vertical IDE Flash module 44Pin 4GB Nice neat CF solution vertical IDE Flash module 44Pin 4GB. Only downside that I can see, is that you couldn't swap stuff with a PC as easily.

31 July 2008, 12:54	#8
DJBase Amiga is my Religion Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 578	I used a 512MB Flash module from Transcend, works nice but too expensive to be a real alternative for hard disks. Attached Thumbnails

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31 July 2008, 07:21	#2
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	That is not a CF, it is an IDE SSD module. These have been around for many years now, they are not very cheap.

31 July 2008, 07:47	#4
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	Yeah they work but as Jope said they cost heaps PZ.

31 July 2008, 07:54	#5
gklinger Vegetable Lasagna Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, CANADA Age: 54 Posts: 711	Transcend makes those too (see here). I can't see any reason why you couldn't use one in an Amiga. I considered using one of Transcends 2.5" IDE SSDs in my 1200 but an 8GB drive cost $200 (at the time, the price has now dropped to $100) which was about double what my 8GB CF + IDE to CF adaptor. It certainly is nice to have options.

31 July 2008, 10:47	#6
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	£25 for 16GB CF ... now thats an option!!!!

31 July 2008, 12:10	#7
Yoto 1 Potato to Spam´em all! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lost in a Wine Country Age: 47 Posts: 572	I´m still "oldskool", i see no much advantage over 2.5 HD´s, I have a 40gb in my A1200 and it works jut fine!

31 July 2008, 13:38	#10
TheCorfiot Amibay Senior Staff Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff / Wales Posts: 1,302	Hey Zetro that would be a bit Kinky, no TC

31 July 2008, 14:33	#12
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	i think.... its small compact size interested me... and then it was the ultimate geeky-ness to have CF powered A1200.... not many people had them back then

31 July 2008, 18:27	#14
Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	Having started the business of upgrading my various retro-boxes to CF (from HDD) it does have huge advantages: -Speed (who'd have thought it would make much difference - seek time, I guess) -Low power (important for my ageing PSUs given how heavily upgraded they are ) -Reliability (as long as you're not running an OS that likes the thrash the ol' swap file) -Space (more room for other goodies) -And it's another option for file transfer if you're not networked-up. Having said that I find the lack of noise a tad unnerving - Is it booting?

31 July 2008, 18:58	#15
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	@Charlie indeed the lack of noise seems as though the machine is missing something... however after firing up the A2000 the otherday, I was quite suprised how much noise 10k SCSI Cheata's make.... although wholsome.... i wont be missing that sound... LOL

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