No Support for External Memory Cards Should I be concerned that this device does not support external memory cards? With the USB port, swapping on and off files/media should be OK. Is that a reasonable approach? Am I missing something? No Support for External Memory Cards Should I be concerned that this device does not support external memory cards? With the USB port, swapping on and off files/media should be OK. Is that a... » Read More No Support for External Memory Cards Should I be concerned that this device does not support external memory cards? With the USB port, swapping on and off files/media should be OK. Is that a reasonable approach? Am I missing something? « Show Less
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I have used with usb adapter ( 30 pin samsung bought from bestbuy fr 20$+tax)I already have Dlink usb hub with 7 port with its own power cable.logitech usb wireless mouse2 gb memory usb pen drive (fat32 format)8 gb memory usb pend drive (fat32 format)I am able to connect all device with usb connector and hub at same time and it is working fine. ( mouse, 2 pen drives)
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Samsung already has a usb hub adapter that they are selling for $20 which probably costs them $1 to make. Go to their website and click on tablets then click on accessories.
478405
You sacrifice connection and multimedia inputs when you build thin devices... :(
478406
specifically part number EPL-1PLR .. which is available for pre-order on the Amazon.de web site .
478407
Depends on how much you want to connect your tablet. It works fine for lots of people using iPads so I doubt you'll miss much.
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It looks like the only relevant missing feature for this excellent tablet is the ability to insert or add a 32MB microSD card to store both apps and media files, especially video.While it is possible to stream video, say from Netflix, I prefer to play video files existing on the device, say ripped DVDs, DRM free iTunes or Amazon Video on Demand files).WIFI and even 3G/4G is not always available or fast enough to access the Internet.Many Android phones accept a 32GB microSD card. How come a (larger) tablet does not allow this ?
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Better than a single card reader.http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-1PL0BEGSTA
478410
I have a San Disk multi card reader. Can't I just plug it into the USB port and read any card, micro SD included?
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Any idea if Samsung will have an accessories that can plug in sd card reader? That is using the 30pins connector-to-sd card reader. or 30 pins--to--usb--to sd card reader.
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This is a USB device - neither of those has a USB port. If you had some sort of adaptor, then, you'd need a driver for the reader that would run on your device. Unlikely you'd find that since neither has a USB port so not many people will be running this reader. There is a real lack of card reader support for mobile devices.
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Sorry I never hooked up the internal USB port on this card. If the out side ports work then most likely the internal port is bad. If the external enclosure gets its power from the USB port and it will work on the out side port I would say its bad. Did you try some other USB device on the internal port? If it worked but will not work with the external enclosure then it means it does not have the right connection to supply power to the enclosure.
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Yes it's wrong. There was no 4 Gb memory card in my package. I saw that there was another user that had the same problem. Who knows maybe it's just us... You can try your luck :)
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On mine, I've been able to hook up my label printer, flash drive, and external hard drive all without problems; but it doesn't see my phone (to access the SD card in it, etc). It's really random with what devices it can and can't see. So I'm going to have to agree with the other responses and say that you really won't know until you've tried. Sorry.
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First, do you mean Micro SD card? If so, only certain formats (handles) of .avi, mp4 etc are compatible. I experienced same problem. Also, if you used standard SD CARD in reader connected with optional micro-usb to usb adapter, does not even see the files. This adapter is listed in manual, on the box & in their website. They did away this feature with PK320, works with previous models, but never bothered to change manual, box & website.Tech support completely useless. I have returned mine unit, just too many other problems, recommend you do same. Just do a google search on reviews of this unit, you'll agree. First, do you mean Micro SD card? If so, only certain formats (handles) of .avi, mp4 etc are compatible. I experienced same problem. Also, if you used standard SD CARD in reader connected with optional micro-usb to usb adapter, does not even see the files. This adapter is listed in manual, on the box & in their website. They did away this feature with PK320, works with previous models, but never bothered to change manual, box & website.Tech support completely useless. I have returned mine unit, just too many other problems, recommend you do same. Just do a google search on reviews of... » Read More First, do you mean Micro SD card? If so, only certain formats (handles) of .avi, mp4 etc are compatible. I experienced same problem. Also, if you used standard SD CARD in reader connected with optional micro-usb to usb adapter, does not even see the files. This adapter is listed in manual, on the box & in their website. They did away this feature with PK320, works with previous models, but never bothered to change manual, box & website.Tech support completely useless. I have returned mine unit, just too many other problems, recommend you do same. Just do a google search on reviews of this unit, you'll agree. « Show Less
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If you mean usb drive then no. This device only supports micro SD for external memory.
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Hi K!I am plugging it into the USB port directly, I don't have a card reader. iPhoto didn't recognize it... its own software that came on the cd (ancient) didn't see it... I got out the instructional booklet and did all the dumb stuff... you know. The spec's for the product don't advertise that they cover 10.5.5, which is the sad part. I'm hoping that's something they will fix soon? Or I'll figure out a workaround soon. Let me know if you have any luck!
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The Android operating systems, since KitKat came out, have removed the ability to install applications to the external memory card for security reasons. You can put your media on the card (movies, music, pictures, etc..) but apps are going to only install to the internal memory. There are some possible ways around this limitation, but they all involved rooting the device and I would only recommend trying if you are technically skilled. You can google for them if you feel up to that.
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Hi!! I am wanting to know when you received your answer to your question about whether you can use these for storing and viewing pictures if it worked for you? I too, wish to use these to transfer all pics to each one and want to make sure I will be able til do that with no problems. So, my main question. Is: once I have saved my pics to this device, will my family be able to copy the pics I put on there to tbeir computers.. I a m hoping that you purchased these, and if the party who answered your question right. I really hate to spend the money if they on my burn music, you know? Thank you in advance. Steph Hi!! I am wanting to know when you received your answer to your question about whether you can use these for storing and viewing pictures if it worked for you? I too, wish to use these to transfer all pics to each one and want to make sure I will be able til do that with no problems. So, my main question. Is: once I have saved my pics to this device, will my family be able to copy the pics I put on there to tbeir computers.. I a m hoping that you purchased these, and if the party who answered your question right. I really hate to spend the money if they on my burn music, you know? Thank you... » Read More Hi!! I am wanting to know when you received your answer to your question about whether you can use these for storing and viewing pictures if it worked for you? I too, wish to use these to transfer all pics to each one and want to make sure I will be able til do that with no problems. So, my main question. Is: once I have saved my pics to this device, will my family be able to copy the pics I put on there to tbeir computers.. I a m hoping that you purchased these, and if the party who answered your question right. I really hate to spend the money if they on my burn music, you know? Thank you in advance. Steph « Show Less
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It is difficult to determine if it is the right one for you not knowing what you are expecting. It is not an external drive in that it has no "built in" memory. You have to provide an SD card or USB drive to store media on. I have also connect a true external USB drive and was able to read it as will. It does what I want which is to allow me to store movies and watch them on my iPad while traveling via wireless connection. I have a "library" of SD cards which contain the pictures and song I want to keep. The device was easy to set up and works as advertised. If your cell phone dies, it will also provide power for it by connecting to the USB port on the device. I hope this was helpful. It is difficult to determine if it is the right one for you not knowing what you are expecting. It is not an external drive in that it has no "built in" memory. You have to provide an SD card or USB drive to store media on. I have also connect a true external USB drive and was able to read it as will. It does what I want which is to allow me to store movies and watch them on my iPad while traveling via wireless connection. I have a "library" of SD cards which contain the pictures and song I want to keep. The device was easy to set up and works as advertised. If your cell... » Read More It is difficult to determine if it is the right one for you not knowing what you are expecting. It is not an external drive in that it has no "built in" memory. You have to provide an SD card or USB drive to store media on. I have also connect a true external USB drive and was able to read it as will. It does what I want which is to allow me to store movies and watch them on my iPad while traveling via wireless connection. I have a "library" of SD cards which contain the pictures and song I want to keep. The device was easy to set up and works as advertised. If your cell phone dies, it will also provide power for it by connecting to the USB port on the device. I hope this was helpful. « Show Less
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The flash drive and microSD have worked correctly. I have not done work with an external hard drive. If you want you can visit the following email addresses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUuWKDAwCV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUhh4eMJEow http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-external-storage-to-expand-unexpandable-android-phones/
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It supports the Memory Stick Duo, but I don't believe it supports Memory Stick... at least, it isn't listed as compatible in the spec: https://docs.sony.com/release/MRW68ED1.pdf Sony says that your camera supports both, so I guess it depends upon which card you use. Does it just say "Memory Stick" on it, or "Memory Stick Duo"?
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Hi.I hope this helps. I had the same question as you did. On occassions I use the standard SD cards, but when traveling I like to use the Extreme SDHC cards. I called tech support and they told me the following.The first ones out on the market only could read Standard SD cards. The new ones being sold accepts SDHC cards. Good new if you have an older model. Sandisk offers a firmware update at their site. So you are covered.I hope this helped.
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Just make sure you use a card reader that supports SDHC. Any SD card over 2GB will likely be SDHC and need a reader device that supports it.
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I was wondering the same thing. Here's what I got from the Google developer release notes on Honeycomb 3.2 "Media sync from SD card: On devices that support an SD card, users can now load media files directly from the SD card to apps that use them. A system facility makes the files accessible to apps from the system media store." So I agree with yendred... this appears to be a Honeycomb issue. I'm thinking that there's a chance Google will add more SD functionality with a Honeycomb update in the future (they have been gradually ratching up SD functionality with each update of Honeycomb). But, that being said, I wouldn't hold my breath. It seems like manufacturers aren't pushing Google to develop a way to let consumers spend their cash on some third party's SD card when they'd rather force you to shill out an extra $100 to them for the larger internal memory version.... Go figure. I'm reminded of how users figured out ways to connect usb flash drives to ipads using the camera adapter so Apple quickly rushed out a software "update" to iOS that reduced power to the port rendering USB drives unusable via that "work around" (which, incidently, made it hard for photographers who were actually trying to use the "camera adapter" for their camera's CF card, to get their pictures off the card) So long as the business model is designed around tiered pricing for tablets based on internal memory, I don't think any of these manufacturers really want us to be able to add our own memory. I do hope I'm wrong, because the ability to fully utilize removable memory is what's holding me back from any tablet purchase. Sony, Apple, or otherwise.
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No Sd card support. With a 2.99 app can support a thumb drive and some external drives.