SD Card? More MEMORY????

[Guinness]

As a new user/owner of the Siemens SX56, I have quickly discovered the limitations of the units memory/storage capabilities.

While I may not be using the correct rhetoric (please correct me where necessary) I am hoping someone might be able to help me.

If I buy a 256MB SD Card, can I use it to as a place to install and run programs, or am I limited to using it for data storage only? Can it be recognized as MAIN MEMORY instead of simply a "storage card"?

Otherwise, what are my options to increase memory/storage?

Also, COSTCO has the 256MB SD Card available for $104 CDN (plus 7%GST and 8%PST), is that a good deal or should I look elsewhere?

Many thanks!

[Qman]

If I buy a 256MB SD Card, can I use it to as a place to install and run programs, or am I limited to using it for data storage only? Can it be recognized as MAIN MEMORY instead of simply a "storage card"?

Otherwise, what are my options to increase memory/storage?



Yes you can install and run programs from the SD card!
No the SD card will only be recognized as a Storage card!

Your other option is to send your unit in for a memory upgrade.
Visit:
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/PPCPup.asp



HTH

[Guinness]

Thanks for you reply Qman, it is really appreciated! Can you offer me some more detail though?

Yes you can install and run programs from the SD card!
No the SD card will only be recognized as a Storage card!

Do I need to do anything differently when installing new pocket pc applications so that they are installed on the SD card?

Does the SX56 automatically add the new available memory to its configuration and then manage space for file storage and/or memory usage? Can I choose one or the other for storage of data files and/or applications?

Is there any difference between "Main" memory and "Storage Card" memory??? I initially thought there was a difference that needed to be considered, but now I'm not so sure. I kinda likened Main Memory to the RAM on a PC and the Storage Card to a mini "hard drive" ...which lead me to think that the Storage Card was used ONLY for the storage of data files. I guess I was wrong in my thinking?

[Robson]

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Also, COSTCO has the 256MB SD Card available for $104 CDN (plus 7%GST and 8%PST), is that a good deal or should I look elsewhere?

Many thanks![/quote]

the price you mentioned, in my opinion, is not a good deal. i was in hong kong and i was able to buy a 512 mb sd card for $114. you may need to search around sites for a more lucrative package.

cheers
robson

[LumpiStefan]

Thanks for you reply Qman, it is really appreciated! Can you offer me some more detail though?

Yes you can install and run programs from the SD card!
No the SD card will only be recognized as a Storage card!

Do I need to do anything differently when installing new pocket pc applications so that they are installed on the SD card?

Does the SX56 automatically add the new available memory to its configuration and then manage space for file storage and/or memory usage? Can I choose one or the other for storage of data files and/or applications?

Is there any difference between "Main" memory and "Storage Card" memory??? I initially thought there was a difference that needed to be considered, but now I'm not so sure. I kinda likened Main Memory to the RAM on a PC and the Storage Card to a mini "hard drive" ...which lead me to think that the Storage Card was used ONLY for the storage of data files. I guess I was wrong in my thinking?

it is not true, that the SD-Card can be used to run programs. You can use the SD Card for your data and install programs to the sd Card. When you're running a program the internal memory of your pda will be used.
So you can install much more and bigger programs at your device, but the memory for running programms won't be changed. You see, SD Card is a little bit like a Hard Disc in your pc. You can install more programs and save more data, but you're still limited in the maximum amount of running programs.

You can install programs to your SD-Card via Active Sync. Normally youßre asked, if you want to install the software in the main memory. If you select no, you can choose between main memory and SD-Card.

HTH

Stefan

[Rudegar]

also the sd flash is a lot slower then internal ram
much like a harddisk is slower then ram in a computer

so if you could merge the sdram with the internal ram and access it as one pool it would be troublesome because the interal ram had to slow down to match the sdram or
you would need some asyncron access plan which would be pretty complex since you could be reading some data which were 1/2 on the slow sdram and 1/2 on the much faster internal ram

[monika69]

have you come across any software that can not be installed on SD card and can not be run from SD card ??

regards,
monika

[JimDavis]

Yes there are some programs that won't run from the SD card. I can't remember which ones I've run across though. I almost always try to install on th esd card first. If the app won't run then I put it in main memory. Good luck - Jim

[monika69]

try to install software on SD card first

regards,
monika

[maverick123]

Guys,

Check this site out www.e-xcessories.com , They have really got great Memory Cards Deals, specially SD Cards.

I got my 1GB Sandisk today, very happy. Loaded loads of Mp3 and having fun.