External Hard Drive & USB deck

Chiney · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject:

^^ dread, i sure u see i mention trinidad roads!!

in the usa..its being done like normal!

theblitz · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

sure the drive will not crash instantly but bad sectors develop. In the states there can still be shock sustained to the drive. If you slam a brakes even.

Interestingly enough though, I remember a Rockford unit that used WiFi to sync songs from ur PC to a hard-drive unit in car. I haven't heard of that in quite a while.

Bottom line is it is highly not recommended.

I ain't arguing eh Chiney, I jus saying Rolling Eyes

southside connections · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject:

that drive is solid state^^^

most solid state drives are usb flash drives, but there are mass storage solidstate drives

most of them are used in ultra portable notebooks

they aren't that expensive either, if i remember correctly, the one i had was a 16gb, and cost arouond $800

yea this was last year jan,so 16gb's was plenty

theblitz · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject:

the one in the RF unit?

southside connections · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject:

i would think so^^^

Chiney · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:36 am Post subject:

i done yes..

southside connections · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:57 am Post subject:

Chiney,

a solid state drive uses no discs, but rather chipsets that are very capable of handling shocks ect

there are now solid state hdd

the same concept is the usb,solid state

u ever see a usb being destroyed in a car?

Chiney · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:39 am Post subject:

^ dude

i wasnt referring to the SSD or you..

pal..i work with computer parts/ stuff every day of my life from 8am-5pm.. with over 5 yrs of experience behind that...

but i realize that on this forum everyone is de brightest

like i said.

i done...

theblitz · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

not necessarily the brightest but maybe with more than 5yrs experience Laughing

relax nah dred, waz ur seen? Have you never seen how easily portable drives develop bad sectors?

markzz · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:04 am Post subject:

Ok folks this thread gone off topic.

Here's the deal very simple its simply about compatibility.

Eg. Pioneer HU. Spec- usb 2.0, supports up to 300gb, FAT file system. Usb voltage 2.2v around there.

Typical flash drive operates with a very low voltage however a typical external hard disk requires 5.0v which is supplied of a pc usb port.

The deck however is only 2.2v. Unless your drive is capable of utilizing an external power source eg. An adaptor of some sort to supply the voltage it will not work!

Next thing if you are able to meet the power requirements please remember the drive must be formatted to FAT file system, and equiv or less than 300gb. (pioneer deck)

If your drive manages to work... Or does so for short periods without meeting these requirements please note that you are putting strain on your HU as it was not designed to operate under such conditions and can also damage your drive due to under voltage.

Just my 2cents.. Smile