Decision: Get Ipod Classic or stick with rockbox'd 5.5g

[cool_walking_]

only thing I see that is problematic is compiling your own rockbox even that is easily solved

I assumed Rockbox would check the disk size at runtime...

It's not a problem, I compile my own build anyway, but it seems strange to have to compile just to swap out the hard drive.  Or are you just guessing?

I ended up ordering a MK1011GAH, since I could only find the HS122JB at two places - both said it would be a month before they would even get it in, and it was about $100 more (including shipping) than the MK1011GAH off eBay.

[Chronon]

Rockbox does check the disk.  But it has to be compiled with the following options

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#define HAVE_LBA48
#define HAVE_MULTIVOLUME

in order for Rockbox to support LBA48.  Otherwise it will simply see an upper limit of 137GB.  If you are putting a disk smaller than this into your player then a standard current build should work.

[melancholydm]

in regards to that.... how much of a difference would it make if those 2 lines of code would be added to the current build?

[psycho_maniac]

i thought you only had to add that if you had archos player? or maybe i didnt read it right? more info on big hard drives here: http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/BigDisk

[Chronon]

The first line is needed to enable LBA48 support.  Without this you are stuck with a maximum capacity of 137GB.  The second line provides support for multiple partitions.  I'm not sure that this one is necessary on non-Archos players.  It looks like it's needed there because the USB-ATA bridge in those Archos targets was limited to LBA28.  

I think those lines are not added by default in order to keep the size of the binaries down.  For most players it simply represents wasted space (to be honest I don't know how much).  I don't really see a good reason to change things.  You can easily add those lines and compile a build should you add a large disk to your player.

[melancholydm]

well im asking because im thinking of upgrading my ipod hd to a 160gb hd with a zip 40 connector... Ive had problems with cygwin so it might be a problem for me.

[cool_walking_]

Maybe you should try using VMWare then.

I don't think there are any 160GB ZIF drives available:
http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/HardDriveReplacement#1_8_Drive_Comparison

There are a few 100GBs around, but even the 120s I found were pretty scarse, and expensive.

[Chronon]

I also prefer the VMWare environment.

For 120GB drives you shouldn't need any special measures.

[cool_walking_]

For anyone who's interested, the whole thing went off without a hitch. iTunes was fine with formatting the drive.

[Pileot]

they no longer sell the 5.5g's in my area, and my friend was wondering about geting rockbox on his classic. So i guess i'm telling him tough luck....

[Chronon]

You can often find auctions for discontinued products at places like eBay.  

[magnumforce2006]

Is there a tutorial available online anywhere for going in and swapping the ipod HDs?

[cool_walking_]

Is there a tutorial available online anywhere for going in and swapping the ipod HDs?

Yes, it's quite easy.

http://ipodhowtovideo.com/