Wifi card amd memory card interchange - Treo Forum

Thadanator · 03-05-2008, 07:42 PM

I have just bought a 700w, and I've searched everywhere, but I'm confused.
If I buy the wifi card, this presumably means I have to take out the memory card to use it? This seems like a horrible inconvenience. What if need something that's on my memory card (say mozilla for example) and I want wifi?!?!?
Is that how it works? Does anyone have any thoughts they think I'd find useful on or around this topic?
BTW: I am not buying the data plan. I have my reasons ($45/m? yeah right), I'm not here to discuss that)

Sorry, it's just not explicitly specified anywhere how the wifi card is used.
Thanks.

eclair · 03-05-2008, 08:25 PM

Thadanator, Congratulations on becomming the 9001st member of treonauts!
Nice to have you with us.
Although I dont have a WiFi card, I do have a 700wx. I don't see how you could use two cards in the same slot. You would have to remove the expansion card in order to insert the WiFi card. Someone else might have some creative solutions though. Many people share your situation with the data plans.

LotusLord · 03-06-2008, 06:05 AM

First, welcome to Treonauts Thadanator!

eclair is correct, you do have to remove the memory card to insert the wifi card. I have been hoping for a wifi card that includes at least 256 megs onboard, so you can have some memory there. Or even better, have a micro SD slot on the wifi card so you can add however much memory to it.

Thadanator · 03-06-2008, 08:29 AM

How can this be! It's 2008...and we don't have the technology for simultaneous wifi and removable storage yet?

i almost feel like going for the xv8700 now
Thanks guys. At least now I know what to expect.

TazUk · 03-06-2008, 01:15 PM

SanDisk used to make something called the SanDisk Connect which was a combined Wi-Fi and 256Mb SD Card, seems to be discontinued now

There's also the Eye-Fi card although it's not clear as to whether it will work like a standard Wi-Fi card

TazUk · 03-06-2008, 01:21 PM

Just found the answer in their help section

Quote:

Will the Eye-Fi card make my Mobile PC (Pocket PC) or Smart Phone Wi-Fi enabled?

The Eye-Fi Card is a wireless memory card for your digital camera. It is not a general purpose wi-fi interface for mobile devices.

LotusLord · 03-06-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thadanator

How can this be! It's 2008...and we don't have the technology for simultaneous wifi and removable storage yet?

i almost feel like going for the xv8700 now
Thanks guys. At least now I know what to expect.

Belive me, I'm with you on that.

eclair · 03-06-2008, 08:52 PM

They're still selling some SanDisk Connect 256MB SD/WiFi cards Amazon.com: Used and New: SanDisk Connect 256 MB + WiFi SD Card Although these seem to be from some kind or auxiallary vendors, the ones listed seemed to have a good reputation AND very good ratings on the product. Now, the bad news: the prices range from $149.00 to $189.00.

TazUk · 03-08-2008, 09:49 AM

I did see if for sale at some places but it's not listed on Sandisk's website which makes me think it's been discontinued

03-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thadanator A Few Questions.... Join Date: Mar 2008 My Treo: Treo 700w My Carrier: Verizon My OS: Vista Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WIFI card and memory card interchange I have just bought a 700w, and I've searched everywhere, but I'm confused. If I buy the wifi card, this presumably means I have to take out the memory card to use it? This seems like a horrible inconvenience. What if need something that's on my memory card (say mozilla for example) and I want wifi?!?!? Is that how it works? Does anyone have any thoughts they think I'd find useful on or around this topic? BTW: I am not buying the data plan. I have my reasons ($45/m? yeah right), I'm not here to discuss that) Sorry, it's just not explicitly specified anywhere how the wifi card is used. Thanks. Last edited by Thadanator; 03-06-2008 at 12:27 AM. Reason: typos

03-06-2008, 06:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 2,964 Thanks: 165 Thanked 329 Times in 286 Posts	First, welcome to Treonauts Thadanator! eclair is correct, you do have to remove the memory card to insert the wifi card. I have been hoping for a wifi card that includes at least 256 megs onboard, so you can have some memory there. Or even better, have a micro SD slot on the wifi card so you can add however much memory to it. __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 In the process of selling my 650s. It hurts but at least they'll be getting used.

03-06-2008, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 125 Thanked 314 Times in 249 Posts	SanDisk used to make something called the SanDisk Connect which was a combined Wi-Fi and 256Mb SD Card, seems to be discontinued now There's also the Eye-Fi card although it's not clear as to whether it will work like a standard Wi-Fi card __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v *"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."*

03-08-2008, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 125 Thanked 314 Times in 249 Posts	I did see if for sale at some places but it's not listed on Sandisk's website which makes me think it's been discontinued __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v *"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."*

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03-05-2008, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
eclair Senior Treonaut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: desert southwest My Treo: Treo 700wx My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 744 Thanks: 111 Thanked 121 Times in 84 Posts	Thadanator, Congratulations on becomming the 9001st member of treonauts! Nice to have you with us. Although I dont have a WiFi card, I do have a 700wx. I don't see how you could use two cards in the same slot. You would have to remove the expansion card in order to insert the WiFi card. Someone else might have some creative solutions though. Many people share your situation with the data plans.

03-06-2008, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Thadanator A Few Questions.... Join Date: Mar 2008 My Treo: Treo 700w My Carrier: Verizon My OS: Vista Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How can this be! It's 2008...and we don't have the technology for simultaneous wifi and removable storage yet? i almost feel like going for the xv8700 now Thanks guys. At least now I know what to expect.

03-06-2008, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
eclair Senior Treonaut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: desert southwest My Treo: Treo 700wx My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 744 Thanks: 111 Thanked 121 Times in 84 Posts	They're still selling some SanDisk Connect 256MB SD/WiFi cards Amazon.com: Used and New: SanDisk Connect 256 MB + WiFi SD Card Although these seem to be from some kind or auxiallary vendors, the ones listed seemed to have a good reputation AND very good ratings on the product. Now, the bad news: the prices range from $149.00 to $189.00.