I've been trawling the net for an answer to my question, but info seems to be patchy. I want to buy a usb memory stick for my Foxsat HDR, but am unable to find a list of products that do or don't work (does a list or table exist?). I was thinking of getting a Sandisk Cruzer 16gb. Would that work? or must it be smaller (8gb only marginally cheaper) or even of a different brand?

That's one of the types I use with no problem.

Hi smithton209@sup

I have a SANDISK CRUZER 4GB and It doesn't work with the Foxsat

I use my WD Passport 80gb, and that works a treat

That's strange cos I have a 2GB, 4GB and a 16GB and they all work... I also have a PNY 4GB which works too.

Just ordered the 16GB Sandisk Cruzer from Play for £17.
It has faster transfer speeds than cheaper makes. Hope it works!

Can you tell me if the 16GB Sandisck suffers from HUMAX's 4gb file transfer limit ? ...or have you got around this by formatting in some way other than FAT32 (or whatever it is called).

I'd like to get a 16gb myself, but seems pointless if I cant get anything bigger than 4GB onto it.

Does anybody else have a working solution for transferring files from HUMAX > 4gb ?

Just to clarify, the limit isn't due to limitations of the Humax box but the limitations of FAT32.


Personally I reformatted mine to linux EXT3 using a method posted by another forum user, ie using the reformatting feature of my Buffalo NAS.

Here's one way follow the link from here after reading the warning

http://www.avforums.com/forums/frees...ml#post9872803

I have a 1Tb archive drive on the rear usb, works a treat , for BBC HD and all SD

[quote=grahamlthompson;37830183]Here's one way follow the link from here after reading the warning

Ok thanks. Not sure what you mean about 'the warning' but the steps in the link look straight forward.

When I have formatted a stick to EXT3 using Linux, can I then only access the data on that stick through Linux, or can I use it via Windows ? I just want to take files to my PC which runs Vista, via the stick.

And does anybody know a specific brand of 16gb stick, or any other readily availble external hard drive for that mater, that works with EXT3 and the Humax ?

[quote=Portabletv2;37836928]
The warnings about making sure you format the right partition.

You can read/write EXT3 under windows using

http://www.ext2fsd.com/

Be warned though there has been some case of FS corruption writing to a EXT3 drive using this

So, am I right in thinking that this 16GB Cruzer that is in the post to me will not work straight from the Hummy?
I have to do some formatting (vista) which would potentially render the stick or the Hummy useless?
Is there a place where formatting info is available in laymans terms?

I don't see why it shouldn't work. Mine worked fine as FAT32 before I reformatted to EXT3. When you plug into your computer decline the set-up option for the U3 software though as that might upset the applecart.

I've been able to load the stick with a test prog from the humy.
Am I free to delete (or store on my PC), the documents folder and the U3 application that is shipped on the stick, or will it no longer work without this?
Thanks

It will probably work yes...but won't there be the issue of the FAT32 formatted stick not transferring files >4gb ? hence making the other 12gb of his stick useless for the purpose ?

You can still use the rest of the capacity by adding other files of 4GB or less... another three files I'd say.

Here's a link to the U3 web site and the removal of the software..
http://u3.com/support/default.aspx#CQ3

Quote "You can still use the rest of the capacity by adding other files of 4GB or less... another three files I'd say"


Might work for the person who started the thread if he wants to use the stick as a storage device, for a handful of programs,..and short non HD programs at that...

I am still looking for a simple laymans terms way to 'transfer' files greater than 4gb to my Windows running PC for back up. But it seems that is makes no difference what size USB stick I get for the job, I am stuffed with any file over 4gb..which incidently excludes any SD film over about 140 minutes long and most HD files. Most discussions about this subject get into file formatting, Linux, etc etc which I have no idea about,..I'm just a TV watcher...

This might help

http://www.avforums.com/forums/frees...ml#post9872803

Hi

I have been following info in this thread and info from avforums about formatting my memory stick to ext3 using linux so I can transfer hd for saving for later.

I've downloaded and made a boot disc of linux which boots up fine.

I then open up the command shell (konsole) and type as instructed:

mkfs.ext3 /dev/sda1

All I get is a message saying - no such file or directory

Can anyone help as tbh I'm surprised I've managed to get this far lol

This is the process for Ubunto 9.10, some other Linux systems maybe a bit different.

On the Linux/Ubunto desktop click “system” top of screen.
Scroll down to “administration”
Scroll down to “Gparted” and click to open the programme. **~(see bottom of page)

You should have a window now showing all the drives connected to your computer.

WARNING ! Before continuing make sure it is the right drive you click on and not the drive with your Windows OS on. You can normally tell by the size shown by each drive. As an example your main drive would be say 100Gb and your pen drive would be around 8 or 16Gb according to the sizes of the USB drive you have there. Be aware also that some drives have a partition on them with the back up OS on and would be shown as a drive of about 1 to 2Gb.

On the top right hand of the screen just below the programme close x button you will see a drive with it's capacity showing. Click on the down arrow to display the other drives.
Look down the list of drives and click on the one that is your USB pen drive.
The main screen now just shows your pen drive.
Right click on the drive and from the drop down box click on “delete”
Right click on your drive again and scroll down to “Format to”
Scroll down to “Ext 3” and click
Last but not least click on the big “tick” at the programmes top middle left and Gparted will format your drive.

I hope all this makes sense and that Gparted is pre-loaded on your version of Linux.

There maybe other, and easier ways to format to Ext3, here's hoping someone to come along in a minute and tell us.


** On some Linux platforms Gparted is not loaded and has to be added using the download manager. (which is another story)

Use the browser to find which devices are available (It could be sda2 or some other name). If you have afile on the frive using the browser you can be sure it's the right device name.