external hd and ipaq question?

[Deadmaninc]

I just recently purchased an external hd and I want to know if I can hook it up to my rx3417 series if possible. Thank you.

[AnswerDude]

No, you cannot.

[Deadmaninc]

Darn is there any pda that has the option of doing this? Or is there like an sd to usb type slot thing?

[AnswerDude]

You'll need Pocketpc that has USB host port, Toshiba, Asus and Loox have models with usb host port. Or you'll need Pocketpc with cf slot and use USB Host Adapter CF Card
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/products/subpages/cfu1u.html
You'll also need proper driver, and perhaps external power source, pocketpc may not provides enough power through its usb port. And i don't think usb sd card is available yet.

[hubertus]

Or you could try this:http://www.tjotala.com/hardware/storagebrick/default.htm
It works for me but I have an Ipaq3850.

[AnswerDude]

Unfortunately Deadmaninc's rx3417 cannot use pcmcia card.