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Archos 504 or a Rockbox'd 80gb video Ipod?
mschneider:
By No USB mode he means that you can't access the player through your computer with rockbox. (e.g. you cannot put files on it). Now don't get me wrong, this can still be done with the original firmware (the rockbox firmware allows you to use both). As far as convenience- rockbox is completely customizable, fairly easy to use, and has many more functions than the original firmware in most cases.
A larger disk for the gigabeat would mean replacing the hard drive. You can cram in as much memory as the size of the player vs. memory will allow. This would most likely void the warranty seeing as you would have to open the player to do so.
Llorean:
Installing Rockbox also voids any standard warranty, anyway. Or at least, the manufacturer is likely to claim it does, and in most cases, will probably be right.
After you've done that, swapping out the HD for a larger capacity one (be sure to make sure it's the same connectors) isn't going to make the warranty any more voided.
A 40GB Gigabeat F can be found for as low as US$100 if you're lucky (New!) or possibly even less, though the average seems to run between $130-$180, significantly less than a 30GB iPod Video, and with significantly more power. Then if you need more capacity, sell the 40GB drive on ebay and fine yourself an 80GB replacement.
patach:
Does a gigabeat take any old standard drive?
patach:
What I basically mean is, what kind of hard drive does it use? I looked it up on the web and it says it's a 1.8 inch hard drive, which so far, all seem pretty expensive compared to my other options.
I would like to have at least 80 gb to play for video and music. If there is any cheaper alternatives than Archos and Ipod, I'm all ears.
markun:
--- Quote from: patach on July 13, 2007, 02:02:46 AM ---What I basically mean is, what kind of hard drive does it use? I looked it up on the web and it says it's a 1.8 inch hard drive, which so far, all seem pretty expensive compared to my other options.
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Here you can find some info on the drives compatible with our various players:
http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/HardDriveReplacement
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