32gb CompactFlash in a Zune (first gen)

theorie · 05-14-2008, 02:23 PM

I will be installing a 32gb CompactFlash card into my first generation Zune.

I'm fairly confident it will work, so I just ordered one of the ZIF to CF adapters and also a 32gb CF card.

Currently my first generation Zune has an 80gb Toshiba 1.8" HDD installed.

If it doesn't work, then I'll use it to convert my friends ipod video to CF...no biggie.

So has anyone actually done this? Am I going to have the first ever 32gb FLASH Zune!?

Photos & results when the adapter gets here...

Cheers!

Gregory · 05-14-2008, 02:31 PM

Sounds cool! I think you will be the only one!

runtohell121 · 05-14-2008, 02:37 PM

niceee.. just don't mess up lol i would love to see it

Scrapz616 · 05-14-2008, 06:09 PM

Good luck, and I'm pretty sure you'll be the first one

umisguy · 05-15-2008, 05:30 PM

Solid State first gen zune = entirely indestructable, next step, bulletproof polycarbonate transparent zune case cover. That would own every PMP in the entire market.

Dizzy · 05-15-2008, 05:35 PM

Judging by your sig, you look experienced enough. How cool would it be if they were swappable?

Tobososlow · 05-15-2008, 05:40 PM

Awesome, I hope it works out for you!

ghostz · 05-15-2008, 06:33 PM

that would be kool id try this if i had the money i wonder how the battery life would be ??

umisguy · 05-19-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostz

that would be kool id try this if i had the money i wonder how the battery life would be ??

BARE minimum 20% life extension, since it has no moving parts..

Darren · 05-19-2008, 03:33 PM

Sounds like a cool idea, I hope it works for you!

MasterSprtn117 · 05-19-2008, 03:37 PM

Go for it!

jackluo923 · 05-19-2008, 03:55 PM

It would be cool to have 32GB class 6 SHDC cards inside a zune 30. Even smaller power draw with similar speed.

soccerfreak24 · 05-19-2008, 03:57 PM

Sounds awesome, I guess you will be.

Or at least the first person to do it, and say they've done it.

trustaugustus · 05-19-2008, 08:07 PM

Dude, this sounds cool. I wana do it! Is their any noticeable lag?

jackluo923 · 05-19-2008, 09:50 PM

There should be less lag than the HDD version.

Tlo1048 · 05-21-2008, 02:10 PM

This sounds great. And Since its a flash drive, you dont have to worry about HDD failure. lol.

jackluo923 · 05-21-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tlo1048

This sounds great. And Since its a flash drive, you dont have to worry about HDD failure. lol.

That also means since it's a flash drive, you have to worry about flash failure and the number of time the falsh drive can be re-written.

Trogdor · 05-21-2008, 02:56 PM

sounds sweet but how will you install the zune OS after installation?

Dizzy · 05-21-2008, 03:21 PM

Probably (hopefully) will work like a hard reset.
Just a firmware restore via the software.

I'm curious about the hidden partition part, though

05-14-2008, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
theorie Jr. Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 38 Reputation: 10 $zB: 3 Donate	32gb CompactFlash in a Zune (first gen) I will be installing a 32gb CompactFlash card into my first generation Zune. I'm fairly confident it will work, so I just ordered one of the ZIF to CF adapters and also a 32gb CF card. Currently my first generation Zune has an 80gb Toshiba 1.8" HDD installed. If it doesn't work, then I'll use it to convert my friends ipod video to CF...no biggie. So has anyone actually done this? Am I going to have the first ever 32gb FLASH Zune!? Photos & results when the adapter gets here... Cheers! __________________ My Zunes: Black 1st-gen Zune upgraded w/ 80gb HDD & 850mAh battery To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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jackluo923 Support Team Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,274 Reputation: 121 $zB: 729 Donate	It would be cool to have 32GB class 6 SHDC cards inside a zune 30. Even smaller power draw with similar speed.

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trustaugustus Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richlands NC Posts: 91 Reputation: 14 $zB: 64 Donate	Dude, this sounds cool. I wana do it! Is their any noticeable lag? __________________ Cheers, Steven My Zune with its Solid Steel Case will kick your Arse

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jackluo923 Support Team Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,274 Reputation: 121 $zB: 729 Donate	There should be less lag than the HDD version.

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Tlo1048 Squirt Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30 Reputation: 10 $zB: 23 Donate	This sounds great. And Since its a flash drive, you dont have to worry about HDD failure. lol.

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