Cheapest supplies?

[SuperKoopa]

Well, that Lexar reader, yeah, I saw it. But it's only a reader.. how am I going to write the files to it?

 

Edit: Ooh, cheap. Good brand. Think this CF Card would work?

Edited October 3, 2005 by SuperKoopa

[JaJa]

Not sure whether that card works.

A small list of known working cards is here.

http://www.dslinux.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=683

That 'reader' does write too.

Translates multiple languages.

For multi-media fans, a Lexar Multi-Card Reader offers the most versatility. It can read and write them all: CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Pro, MMC, SD and xD-Picture Card.

If you can have a look through ebay.l

 

The compatibility of CF cards has been improved with the GBAMP hacked firmware V2.

Edited October 4, 2005 by JaJa

[Dudu.exe]

Not sure whether that card works.

A small list of known working cards is here.

http://www.dslinux.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=683

That 'reader' does write too.

Translates multiple languages.

For multi-media fans, a Lexar Multi-Card Reader offers the most versatility. It can read and write them all: CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Pro, MMC, SD and xD-Picture Card.

If you can have a look through ebay.l

 

The compatibility of CF cards has been improved with the GBAMP hacked firmware V2.

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Supercard work with all cf sizes.. lool veru similar toi GBAMP but its a diferent firmware..

[JaJa]

It's not similar at all, and it's not just the size of the card.

The supercard has RAM (first tiny difference) and runs.ds.gba files.

GBAMP specific homebrew doesn't run on it.

Also the video playing on the supercard is rubish because it's an old crystal engine.

Which was stolen from the GBAMP team anyway.

[Hale-Bopp]

It sounds to me like GBAMP is the standard among homebrewers around here. I suppose it helps to set some kind of standard (if that's possible, is it?) otherwise sharing becomes tricky. I'm starting to lean towards the purchase of a GBAMP myself, rather than going the route of the typical flash card. I'm guessing the GBAMP's only limitation worth mentioning would be lack of RAM? I'll search for more info.

[Lockwood]

Yes, if you don't want moonshell and MP3's then 64mb is fine. But watch out for the el cheapo cards as some don't work (i know my bytestor don't).

That reader is out of stock, and i've seen cheaper.

Try this reader by Lexar is cheaper and reads more cards (future proofing).

Yep, you'll need that GBAMP and superkey.

There are really cheap wireless USB cards out there.

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=wirele...oogle&scoring=p

Froogle is good.

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What the hack is Moonshell

[Thoop]

Yes, if you don't want moonshell and MP3's then 64mb is fine. But watch out for the el cheapo cards as some don't work (i know my bytestor don't).

That reader is out of stock, and i've seen cheaper.

Try this reader by Lexar is cheaper and reads more cards (future proofing).

Yep, you'll need that GBAMP and superkey.

There are really cheap wireless USB cards out there.

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=wirele...oogle&scoring=p

Froogle is good.

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What the hack is Moonshell

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It's a MP3 player for the gbamp (mainly) and has a lot of other functions. check http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=6560

[Thoop]

Yes, if you don't want moonshell and MP3's then 64mb is fine. But watch out for the el cheapo cards as some don't work (i know my bytestor don't).

That reader is out of stock, and i've seen cheaper.

Try this reader by Lexar is cheaper and reads more cards (future proofing).

Yep, you'll need that GBAMP and superkey.

There are really cheap wireless USB cards out there.

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=wirele...oogle&scoring=p

Froogle is good.

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What the hack is Moonshell

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It's a MP3 player for the gbamp (mainly) and has a lot of other functions. check http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=6560

[chatterbug89]

Probaly isen't the best place to ask...but I'm goign to go ahead and order the GBA MP with a passme from http://www.dspassme.com/oscommerce/catalog...&products_id=42

 

I already have a 32 MB compact flash card I can use and a card reader...but is it worth it to spend money on a 512mb card to watch video..i keep hearing that after 5 minutes the video will have sync problems. I converted some video myself on the computer at high quality..and it didne't look too bad (could read the subtittles).

 

Also...Buy with the box or buy without and save three dollars. What do you guys think?

 

Oh, just a quick note...I would stay away from used Compact Flash cards off ebay

 

EDIT: Oh...is there any better chance of the pasme breaking compared with the super pasme (same thing, same price, but with cover). Or does it matter?

Edited October 4, 2005 by chatterbug89

[JaJa]

If you really want to watch videos and have a fast enough PC for it to be worthwhile coverting it then yes, it's worth it.

 

I like the box, but if $3 is important to you then leave it out. The box would provide some protection (it has a plastic tray insert).

 

Why wouldn't you buy CF cards from ebay? Many on dslinux forums have and they've been ok. The passme completes are fairly hardwareing and unlikley to break. If you like cosmetics then get the encased one. If your going to flashme your DS then it won't matter. I myself like the PCB on the uncased one (although i just look at mine now thanks to flashme).

[chatterbug89]

I can leave it going over night and have aroudn 10 normal episodes converted...so yeah..guess i will maybe consider getting a 512mb or 215mb card.

 

Oh..I just ment used..not brand new...i'm not the only one who says that. I guess if they say it was barely used..but if it were used continusly over a very long period of time...it could be near it's end...oh well..don't listen to me

 

Anyways, guess i'll be getting the non enclosed pasme then with box...I'll just dig up the 3 dollars in quarters so it feels like I diden't take it out of my wallet

 

Thanks for your help.

 

EDIT: to add to the list of cheap supplies

 

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?S...D=done&nextloc= -- 512mb compact flash card, only 28.50...never heard of the site sellign them before though...

 

EDIT2: More searchign though froogle

http://www.provantage.com/buy-7vikg138-512...2m-shopping.htm -- 512mb card for only 26.99...not sure how much shipping is for either of them though. :S

 

EDIT3: If you are in the US it looks like the link in edit 2 will come out to around 30 dollars...think that is what i'm goign to buy...30 dollars isen't bad at all, and the site and flash card look better...

Edit4: I don't know if i recomend the above card...Buy.com has it even cheaper, however everyoen seems to complain that it is very slow.

Edited October 4, 2005 by chatterbug89