Re: [Ipodlinux-devel] which compact flash reader?

[Bernard L. <le...@bo...>]

Hi Larry,

I have both a Sandisk and an Lexar reader.  The sandisk was not working
under Linux (last time I checked...) and the Lexar needs a powered hub
or a gender converter as it has a fixed cable (I only have a
firejuice).  I just picked up a firewire disk enclosure so I'm hoping to
give that a go with the iPod (unfortunately it seems the manufacturer
was too cheap to power the second port on it so I still can't try the
Lexar).

The Firejuice + sandisk combo works well except that the reader wasn't
(isn't??) supported by the Linux ieee1394 drivers.  I was also seeing
problems with the iPod firewire driver but that may have just been
problems due to the lack of support under Linux anyhow.  The nice thing
about the Firejuice is you can power it from the Apple charger which you
would have with you on the go anyhow.

cheers,
bern.


On Wed, 2003-10-08 at 05:17, Larry Lien wrote:
> Bern or others,
> 
> what firewire compact flash reader would you
> recommend?  i'd like to help implement CF reader
> functionality into the ipod linux version.  i read in
> one of Bern's earlier messages that his is
> inconsistant under linux, anyone care to recommend a
> brand?  current choices seem to be lexar and sandisk.
> 
> for power, what do people suggest?  firejuice or
> powered hub, others?  i probably don't have time to
> make a battery powered adapter.  how does the
> firejuice setup work - the firejuice seems cheaper
> than most powered hubs.
> 
> Hopefully someone can offer some suggestions.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Larry
> 
> 
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