TP + 16GB *micro*SD + PortableApps = Fast ?

treehuggergeorge · #1 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 07:17 AM

Hello All!

I have found several threads asking how to make the TP appear as a USB Flash Drive. I currently need to carry a USB around for work. Is the Sandisk 16GB (only one I have found to date) fast enough to run apps from portableapps.com such as FireFox? My idea here was then I only need to carry my phone : ) I could leave the USB cable (that would also charge the TP) at work and buy another for home.

Thoughts, Suggestions, Comments?

- george

- treehuggergeorge@gmail.com

JasonOT · #2 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 07:43 AM

Mine asks me if I want to connect via ActiveSync or as a removable drive every time I plug it in.

osva · #3 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonOT

Mine asks me if I want to connect via ActiveSync or as a removable drive every time I plug it in.

Did you check don't show me again?

JasonOT · #4 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by osva

Did you check don't show me again?

No, why would I? The whole point was to tell the thread starter how to get it to show up as a USB drive.

**[sammich]** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 08:50 AM

Also keep in mind that the class of the SD card matters when it comes to speed.

Class 2 = 2 MB/S
Class 4 = 4 MB/S
Class 6 = 6 MB/S

treehuggergeorge · #6 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by saumaun

Also keep in mind that the class of the SD card matters when it comes to speed.

Class 2 = 2 MB/S
Class 4 = 4 MB/S
Class 6 = 6 MB/S

Thx saumaun!

That is something I did not know.

Any ideas on where to get a class 6 16gb micro sd card? I will have to check the sandisk offering. Buy.com has in stock for $75.

treehuggergeorge · #7 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonOT

Mine asks me if I want to connect via ActiveSync or as a removable drive every time I plug it in.

check the usb to pc connection settings and unselect 'activsync'... i am running FF3 portable on the "MICROSD" now and seems to be running smoothly.

BTW - i am @ work now

**cornelious2** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 09:34 AM

I would be impressed if you can get a minisd to work in a micro sd slot

but as long as the pc can install the driver to see the phone that shouldn't be a problem. my laptop at work is too locked down to do something like that.

treehuggergeorge · #9 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cornelious2

I would be impressed if you can get a minisd to work in a micro sd slot

but as long as the pc can install the driver to see the phone that shouldn't be a problem. my laptop at work is too locked down to do something like that.

LOL, my bad, it was 6 in the morning, i should have been getting ready for work

**cornelious2** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 10:35 AM

its all good, you can edit your first post and change the mini to a micro in the heading if you so choose.