iPAAQ File Store

[pnt]

Hi,
I use iPAQ h2200. The size of IPAQ File Store folder is 3.84 MB. How can I increase the size? Do I need to set something? Or buy a expansion card :)
Please help. I am a beginner.
Thanks

[olit]

You cannot alter the size of the iPAQ file store. The used memory in the ROM (iPAQ file store) is where the OS is saved, this cannot be compressed or made smaller.

I recommend buying a 128/256 (preferable)SD card to expand the memory, leaving your CF card free for futher hardware expanstions. I currently have a 256 SD card which contains a few vids, several mp3's, all my documents, and a majority of installation files. This way, if i ever forget to charge my iPAQ i can retain everything on SD :)

Give us a shout if u want any more answers, im a noobie too.

[andyahern]

The ipaq filestore is basically the spare flash memory left over after the operating system has been loaded, which is available for your use. You can't expand it.
You can use a SD or CF card to increase your available memory massively (if you have enough money !).
Simply buy a SD or CF card and pop it in. It will appear in file manager, and you can treat the additional space as a normal folder.
Advantages -
Won't lose data on hard reset.
Can be used to transfer data to other devices
Allows massive storage

Disadvantages -
Slower than internal memory.

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Andy

Oops -someone else replied first. Just ignore this mail as it duplicates the above.

[pnt]

now i need to save some money :)

[Gecko Dude]

You won't have to save as much if you buy on Ebay :D
Here are some auctions:
SD:
128mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43477&item=3810312404&rd=1
256mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50525&item=3810344224&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50525&item=3810340770&rd=1
CF:
128mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43465&item=3810312957&rd=1
256mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43466&item=3810395645&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43466&item=3810335634&rd=1

And if you want to save more you can go with an off brand(preveus auctions all Sandisk):
CF:
128mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43465&item=3810200368&rd=1
256mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43466&item=3810378214&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43466&item=3810289039&rd=1
SD:
128mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50524&item=3809727601&rd=1
256mb:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50525&item=3810178099&rd=1

[zettler]

Kingston.com has it on sale for even less now and free shipping.

Their 256MB Secure Digital is listed at $67.00, on sale for $54.99, with a $15.00 rebate, for a final delivered price of $39.99. Its getting better - finally.

256 MB Kingston Secure Digital Memory Card

Link (http://shop.kingston.com/0404dm/default.asp?sls=shop_spcl)