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    4GB Compact Flash II Drive for $188!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by nobbie, Feb 7, 2004.

  1. nobbie

    nobbie Notebook Consultant

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    http://www.xpbargains.com/index.php/send_deal/18075

    Here's the deal. Buy this 4GB MP3 Player from Dell Home for $188 delivered. The link above has a link to some guy's website where he shows how he opened it up to extract the drive. Why? Well, because it's a Hitachi 4GB Compact Flash II Microdrive! And he put it in his digital camera, had the camera reformat the drive and (badabing badaboom!) he was off and running! The drive itself, not even available yet, will cost around $400-500![} :)]

    You do the math.

    Cheers!
     
    nobbie, Feb 7, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Wow, all I can say is that's very impressive.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Feb 8, 2004
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    Rumors abound that Hitachi and Creative are starting to solder the drives onto the motherboard, rendering removal impossible. So, if you want one, act now. If it doesn't work, you still got a great deal on a 4GB MP3 player![ :p]
     
    nobbie, Feb 8, 2004
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