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Official answer from SE on 2GB mem card for P910i |
suicidal
Joined: Sep 24, 2005
Posts: 28
From: Greece
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Hi everybody.I was planning to buy a 2GB memcard. After searching for an answer on its compability with the P910 I found many threads but with no specific answer so I sent an e-mail to SE and recieved the following answer:
My e-mail:
Subject: Phones
Product: P910i
Opinion:
Hello
What I would like to ask is that I have a P910 and I've read that
everyone is using a 2Gb meory stick Pro Duo.
Contacting SE here in Greece I get the reply "only up to 1Gb".Due to
it's fat16 limits I know it can use 2gb.It was mentioned that a "2gb answer
could be found on SE support data base site online" which when I type
ANY question I get no answer.How is it that so many people are using 2gb
on their P910 and SE still says 1gb.I read that they are using SanDisk
2gb and it works great!Has SE tested a 2gb card on the P910?
Aside from your answer I'm going to buy the SanDisk 2gb card to see who
is correct.
Thank you for your time and hoping for your answer soon.
Country: Greece
First Name: *******
Last Name: *******
Phone Number: unknown.phoneNumber
City / Region: Athens-Greece
Agree Legal Terms: No.
Sign up for enews: No.
SE Answer:
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:49:22 GMT
"Sony Ericsson Online Support"
Sony Ericsson Online Support
Dear ***********,
Thank you for contacting Sony Ericsson Online Support.
I have looked into your question regarding the memory stick size
supported by the P910. Here is some information that I have gathered:
The Sony Ericsson K750/S700i/P800/P900/P910i/V800/Z800i/Z1010 can
currently only use file system FAT16 on the Memory Stick. The file system
FAT16 can support sizes up to 2 GB.
Perhaps the solution given to by SE in Greece was a solution that was
made prior to testing the phone with the 2GB stick. The 2GB Memory Stick
Duo Pro that your are planning on purchasing for your phone should work
just fine.
As part of Sony Ericsson's commitment to excellent customer service, we
offer a wide variety of mobile products to suit your lifestyle. If you
require more information, or have any other questions, please visit our
website at http://www.sonyericsson.com or call us at 1-866-766-9374.
Best regards,
Jose
Your Sony Ericsson Online Support Representative
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Subject: Phones
Product: P910i
I just wanted to share this info with everyone.I'm planning to buy a 2GB but for now I've only found Sonys for 200 Euros.As soon as I find a SanDisk I'll post if it works. |
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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I'm sorry you wasted your time with  as I have stated categorically here many times in many threads that 2gb memory stick does work fine with P910, as have many other members
Still, at least you got a response from which is a bonus! 
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Ranjith
Joined: Dec 07, 2004
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From: Saudi Arabia/India,Cochin
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but they say tht 2gb works fine with s700 & p800 !!!!!!!
I  ESATO I W1i  T20,T65, P800(2x),K800,Z300,  800, 850 (2x),P1i(with WALKMAN) |
JK
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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From: S. Africa - JOZI
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Mmmmm?? |
Amax
Joined: Mar 15, 2005
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From: The north coast. Sweden
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this is strange.... 
Mobilephones i had: T10, T18, P800, P900, T630, P910. Motorola T260, MPx 220. Siemens MC60, SX1. Nokia 3510i, N-Gage, 3310. Qtek 9100, 9090. Samsung X-830. Have now: Treo 650 I would be a millionaire if i got 1$ everytime i thought of a :raz |
Xugaa
Joined: Oct 05, 2005
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From: Great Britain
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sorry to go a bit off topic here, but if they all only have fat16 or whatever, does that mean they won't be able to take to new coming 4gb sticks, even the k750?
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jmash
Joined: Jan 18, 2006
Posts: 117
From: Nelspruit,South Africa
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FAT16 with P800 does this mean I can use a 2Gb on the P800 FOR REAL! |
sam_p910
Joined: Mar 26, 2006
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mates could you answer why WHEN I TRY MY FRIENDS PSP MEMORY STICK PRO DUO CARD 2GB IT DOSENT WORK
WHEN I TRY MY ORGINAL 1GB ONE IT WORKS FINE
WHICH IS CONFUSING ANY HELP? |
PIANOSSO
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 62
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@sam_p900 The msduopro works fine after it is formated. I reckon.... About 2GB on P800. One could always format a 2GB card into a 128MB :-)
This message was posted from a P910 |
Residentevil
Joined: Feb 29, 2004
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From: Raccoon City, USA
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Formating is the key.
Tough times don't last, tough people do!
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_TB_TB_
Joined: Jan 11, 2005
Posts: 81
From: Poland :]
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People, understand what you read:
"The Sony Ericsson K750/S700i/P800/P900/P910i/V800/Z800i/Z1010 can
currently only use file system FAT16 on the Memory Stick." <- this is only an information, that those models use FAT16 as their filesystem.
"The file system FAT16 can support sizes up to 2 GB." <- information about the filesystem ITSELF, not the phones capabilities (it does not imply that all those phones will handle those; this only means that they COULD handle up[ to 2gb 'data blocks') |
jasond
Joined: Dec 31, 2005
Posts: 408
From: Australia
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Then, if what has been stated is true - combining the FAT16 restriction on the aformentioned phones, and FAT16's 2gb restriction when used on these phones, we should be concluding that 2gb is in fact the maximum capacity for the models listed here.
T65> K700i> K750i> K800i> Mars. |
jmash
Joined: Jan 18, 2006
Posts: 117
From: Nelspruit,South Africa
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@ Jasond l think so too,if the phones use FAT16 and the MS has FAT16 then they CAN handle up to 2GB.I think it's possible.I guess we'll have to wait untill someone tries it,especially on P800/900. |
bence8810
Joined: Mar 16, 2006
Posts: 67
From: Budapest, Hungary
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Hi
The P800 and P900 cannot use more than 128MB because of firmware limitations. The slot is able to support it, but the firmware that reads it cannot. That is why when you upgrade a P900 to P910 firmware, the bigger sticks start to work. It isnt a hardware limitations, but a software/firmware.
Ben
Sony Collection:
Vaio TR3/SP 1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, DVD Burner, Bluetooth, 802.11 A/B/G
SE P910i - 1GB SanDisk |
matt69
Joined: Mar 26, 2005
Posts: 250
From: North Yorkshire
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2gb cards are available on ebay for £30
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Posted: 2006-04-16 11:28
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T20,T65, 
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