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2008-09-10
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I'm wondering if it is possible to hack an archos 5, format it and install maemo onto it. Any ideas?
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2008-09-10
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Short answer: No.
Long answer: Only if you have a lot of time, patience, and a very intimate knowledge of the Archos' hardware.
In summary: Pfft.
Long answer: Only if you have a lot of time, patience, and a very intimate knowledge of the Archos' hardware.
In summary: Pfft.
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2008-09-10
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ok... is it possible to add a bigger hdd to the n810. i know they have 64gb micro sd out now, but the cost is prohibitively high. is there a better solution to match the n810's memory to archos'?
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2008-09-10
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Originally Posted by kmacher
Strap a 1.8" hard drive to the back?
ok... is it possible to add a bigger hdd to the n810. i know they have 64gb micro sd out now, but the cost is prohibitively high. is there a better solution to match the n810's memory to archos'?
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2008-09-10
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Archos has done a good job of keeping their system closed shut. There had been an exploit on an earlier firmware (late last year) for the 605 but they were quick to close that up and there is a huge lack of developers and people with the skills and/or desire to crack the machines.
I all but stopped lingering around on the Archos forums and stuck to using it for what it was built for (and, with devices like this handy, I'd suggest staying away from the 'internet plugin' - it's a hellishly slow build of Opera, which has trouble dealing with things like Flash and such).
If I were not so long-winded, the answer would echo above - no, unless you've got the patience to do it.
I all but stopped lingering around on the Archos forums and stuck to using it for what it was built for (and, with devices like this handy, I'd suggest staying away from the 'internet plugin' - it's a hellishly slow build of Opera, which has trouble dealing with things like Flash and such).
If I were not so long-winded, the answer would echo above - no, unless you've got the patience to do it.
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2008-09-10
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alas, this is disappointing. i would love the n810 and love to support open source but the storage space is killing me
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2008-09-10
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Originally Posted by kmacher
Use an external USB drive when you need it.
ok... is it possible to add a bigger hdd to the n810. i know they have 64gb micro sd out now, but the cost is prohibitively high. is there a better solution to match the n810's memory to archos'?
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2008-09-10
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One user is on the verge of offering a full size SDHC slot for the N810 that will fit inside the case with a modified (and supplied) back cover. This would allow 32gb of storage now and (if you can afford it) 64gb later this year (according to reports).
See this thread:
http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=23205
BTW, I don't think there are 64gb micro sd cards availble - I think 8 is the largest but I could be wrong.
BTW2, you know the N810 takes miniSD (and microSD with standard adapter) but not full size SD as purchased.
See this thread:
http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=23205
BTW, I don't think there are 64gb micro sd cards availble - I think 8 is the largest but I could be wrong.
BTW2, you know the N810 takes miniSD (and microSD with standard adapter) but not full size SD as purchased.
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2008-09-11
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Originally Posted by kmacher
Why? If you have an Archos 5 (which you bought primarily for media playback, right? Otherwise you'd be stupid, right?), installing OS2008 on it, if it were possible, would be a step back. Even taking into account the buggy nature of the Archos firmware.
I'm wondering if it is possible to hack an archos 5, format it and install maemo onto it. Any ideas?
Just keep the Archos, pay the Archos tax (I think they're now charging you rent for the physical space the device occupies in the spacetime continuum) and watch your movies at 800x480.
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Watch out Nokia, Pandora's box has opened (sorta)...
I do love explaining cryptic sigs, but for the impatient: http://www.openpandora.org/
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2008-09-12
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Originally Posted by dfinch
16 is the largest ive ever seen
BTW, I don't think there are 64gb micro sd cards availble - I think 8 is the largest but I could be wrong.
BTW2, you know the N810 takes miniSD (and microSD with standard adapter) but not full size SD as purchased.
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