Diamond USB 2.0?

dornier · #1 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 12:24 AM

Hi everyone,

As I prepare for the Sprint Touch Diamond, I started thinking about the programs I will load on the device. On my current Sprint Touch, I have large files such as Garmin XT, music, and videos. Right now it's fast to transfer files via an SDHC reader, but will it be slow on the Diamond? Will it take a long time to transfer 300-500MB worth of data versus a microSD card using a reader?

Thanks,

GP

abovelegit · #2 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 12:37 AM

Ever use Orb?

CNeufeld · #3 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 01:09 AM

I believe it's 2.0. When you connect, you're also given the option of connecting via ActiveSync or as a removable drive. Connecting as a removable drive should make it much faster to copy files as well. I did a quick test (no timed benchmarks, unfortunately) with my Garmin XT maps, and it made a big difference. The one drawback to the removable drive option is that your Internal Storage is not available while you're in that mode. So you can't "share" files when you're like that. But as soon as you disconnect, the Internal Storage comes back. That's by design, I believe. Probably helps reduce the risk of file corruption.

Clint

ilkhan · #4 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 01:23 AM

yes its USB 2.0

dornier · #5 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 01:31 AM

Thanks everyone!

GP

dj_mysha · #6 (**permalink**) 09-15-2008, 02:30 AM

I tried using it as a removable drive when I was transferring over my Tomtom maps, and it would be screaming fast until it errored out around 3/4 of the way through. The only way I could get the transfer to finish was to do it via an ActiveSync connection which was hella slow. It may have just been my phone, not sure. Has anyone else had issues transferring large files when connected as a removable drive?
Myke...