Thumb drive?
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Thumb drive?
Hi, I thought I read somewhere that there is a specific thumb drive to use for music. I just finished putting all my cd's in itunes and then to my ipod, but I would just like to use a thumb drive; I'm looking ahead for a 2015 but I also want a back-up for my itunes now. Of course, this thumb drive might be obsolete in next years StingRay but it will still be good for my laptop back-up. Thanks 
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Hi, I thought I read somewhere that there is a specific thumb drive to use for music. I just finished putting all my cd's in itunes and then to my ipod, but I would just like to use a thumb drive; I'm looking ahead for a 2015 but I also want a back-up for my itunes now. Of course, this thumb drive might be obsolete in next years StingRay but it will still be good for my laptop back-up. Thanks
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Everything David said. ^^
The C7's dash unit will play MP3 for sure, and it may also play AAC and M4A. However, lossless codecs such as FLAC, M4A lossless, etc. are not playable (as expected, of course).
I suggest buying a SanDisk Cruzer Fit, as they're essentially invisible when installed (only a few mm tall when plugged in). Cheap - 16GB is less than $10.
Amazon example:
The C7's dash unit will play MP3 for sure, and it may also play AAC and M4A. However, lossless codecs such as FLAC, M4A lossless, etc. are not playable (as expected, of course).
I suggest buying a SanDisk Cruzer Fit, as they're essentially invisible when installed (only a few mm tall when plugged in). Cheap - 16GB is less than $10.
Amazon example:
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Everything David said. ^^
The C7's dash unit will play MP3 for sure, and it may also play AAC and M4A. However, lossless codecs such as FLAC, M4A lossless, etc. are not playable (as expected, of course).
I suggest buying a SanDisk Cruzer Fit, as they're essentially invisible when installed (only a few mm tall when plugged in). Cheap - 16GB is less than $10.
Amazon example: Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16 GB USB Flash Drive SDCZ33-016G-B35: Electronics
The C7's dash unit will play MP3 for sure, and it may also play AAC and M4A. However, lossless codecs such as FLAC, M4A lossless, etc. are not playable (as expected, of course).
I suggest buying a SanDisk Cruzer Fit, as they're essentially invisible when installed (only a few mm tall when plugged in). Cheap - 16GB is less than $10.
Amazon example: Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16 GB USB Flash Drive SDCZ33-016G-B35: Electronics
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I'm really not a computer-type person, so you are talking in a foreign language to me. I looked it up and someone said to use a Fat32 or ntfs file format, whatever that is. So what is the file format of the C7? What size thumbdrive do I need for 410 hours of music plus room for later additions? I sure wish it had a CD player, LOL.
Yes, you can use the Apple to USB adapter and plug it in. It will recognize and playback from the iPod.
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Yes, but it's the space he's requiring that will eliminate that option as well.
I believe the unit supports SDHC but not SDXC, so keep that in mind of anyone wants to try a 128GB or 64GB SDXC. I should test that...
I believe the unit supports SDHC but not SDXC, so keep that in mind of anyone wants to try a 128GB or 64GB SDXC. I should test that...
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If you stick with MP3s, you should not have an issue. FAT32 will be the preferred format choice.
1 hour @ 128kbps = (128 x 60sec) x (60min) = 460800 kB per hour
460800/1024 = 450 MB = 0.45 GB
410 hours = (0.45) x (410) = 184.5 GB
Flat out, you can't find a USB stick this size that the system will recognize. That's hard drive/SSD territory.
Yes, you can use the Apple to USB adapter and plug it in. It will recognize and playback from the iPod.
1 hour @ 128kbps = (128 x 60sec) x (60min) = 460800 kB per hour
460800/1024 = 450 MB = 0.45 GB
410 hours = (0.45) x (410) = 184.5 GB
Flat out, you can't find a USB stick this size that the system will recognize. That's hard drive/SSD territory.
Yes, you can use the Apple to USB adapter and plug it in. It will recognize and playback from the iPod.
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You could use 3 or 4 64GB USB sticks, or use 2 128GB USB sticks. Even with those large sizes, make sure to have them formatted in FAT32. exFAT and NTFS will not work correctly. This isn't hard, and most will come pre-formatted as FAT32.
An example of a few reliable 64GB sticks:
An example of a few reliable 128GB sticks:
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Perhaps we will find an adapter or protocol hub to tap to add a player.
Or...
SORRY - HAD TO!
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No problem!
You could use 3 or 4 64GB USB sticks, or use 2 128GB USB sticks. Even with those large sizes, make sure to have them formatted in FAT32. exFAT and NTFS will not work correctly. This isn't hard, and most will come pre-formatted as FAT32.
An example of a few reliable 64GB sticks:
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer 64 GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ36-064G-AFFP): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 64GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-064G-B35): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 64GB Flash Drive (SDCZ60-064G-A11): Computers & Accessories
An example of a few reliable 128GB sticks:
Amazon.com: PNY 128GB Classic Attach Flash Drive (P-FD128CLCAP-GE): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: PNY Attache 3 128GB USB Drive (P-FD128ATT03-GE): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: SanDisk 128GB SDCZ60-128G-A46 Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive: Computers & Accessories
You could use 3 or 4 64GB USB sticks, or use 2 128GB USB sticks. Even with those large sizes, make sure to have them formatted in FAT32. exFAT and NTFS will not work correctly. This isn't hard, and most will come pre-formatted as FAT32.
An example of a few reliable 64GB sticks:
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer 64 GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ36-064G-AFFP): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 64GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-064G-B35): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 64GB Flash Drive (SDCZ60-064G-A11): Computers & Accessories
An example of a few reliable 128GB sticks:
Amazon.com: PNY 128GB Classic Attach Flash Drive (P-FD128CLCAP-GE): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: PNY Attache 3 128GB USB Drive (P-FD128ATT03-GE): Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: SanDisk 128GB SDCZ60-128G-A46 Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive: Computers & Accessories
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This is at Walmart for $108 shipped and good for a computer with a 2.0 usb port. Can't find out what my usb port is.
PNY 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 2 Pack Value Bundle
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This is at Walmart for $108 shipped and good for a computer with a 2.0 usb port. Can't find out what my usb port is.
PNY 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 2 Pack Value Bundle
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. You will be able to visually identify a USB 3.0 port by color - 3.0 is blue, 2.0 is white or black.
In all my years in IT, I don't think I've seen a USB stick ship with NTFS (for obvious reasons - MacOS, etc). Once you get them, if you need formatting instructions, let me know and I'll walk you through it.
In all my years in IT, I don't think I've seen a USB stick ship with NTFS (for obvious reasons - MacOS, etc). Once you get them, if you need formatting instructions, let me know and I'll walk you through it.
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USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. You will be able to visually identify a USB 3.0 port by color - 3.0 is blue, 2.0 is white or black.
In all my years in IT, I don't think I've seen a USB stick ship with NTFS (for obvious reasons - MacOS, etc). Once you get them, if you need formatting instructions, let me know and I'll walk you through it.
In all my years in IT, I don't think I've seen a USB stick ship with NTFS (for obvious reasons - MacOS, etc). Once you get them, if you need formatting instructions, let me know and I'll walk you through it.