As per subject..

Will the 4gb SDHC Card work in an N800 ?

http://www.directfoto.co.uk/shop/pro...nd-reader.aspx

Which UK firmware will I need ?

Thanks

It will work, either with the latest firmware from Nokia, or with the SDHC patched kernel for previous firmware.

Of course, the card will only work until the N800 destroys it. You have from two weeks til infinity. Good luck...

what ?

Is this a know issue ? can anything be done about that ?

At least the card has a 5 year warranty

There is a bug #1204 in Bugzilla for this.

I have been using 8GB SDHC card in internal slot with good success since May, but only with either SDHC patch (earlier firmware) or MMC Plus patch (current firmware). The latest firmware does support SDHC cards, but I did have memory card corruption with it after about a week of use. After I patched it, it has been running fine since.

It seem to be pretty safe to use SDHC cards in INTERNAL slots with patched kernels. Without the patch... I advice not to try.

Where do I get the patched kernel ? Is this something a newbie (!) can do ?

I presume a normal SD card will work in the external slot ? Can I mix the cards in the 2 slots ?

4gb SDHC Internal
2gb SD External ?

Thanks

Patching the kernel (without PC) is relatively easy to do. I did mine following these instructions:
http://www.internettablettalk.com/wi..._to_a_computer

More info here:
http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ight=MMC+patch

Just make sure you get the correct patch for your firmware.

The cards do not need to be same size/type in internal or external slots. As a general rule: If it (physically) fits there it works...

Thanks.. Is there a risk doing this ?
If it all goes wrong, Can I reset the n800 with out causing any damage ?

Any advice whether it is worth me using SDHC cards ? I was looking to buy 2 x 2GB SD Cards, but for a little more I could get 1 x 2GB SD & 1 x 4GB SDHC.. or even 2 x 4GB SDHC..

Advice needed please

Update:
I've not got the n800 yet. I bought it and it should arrive this week.

I assume I'll need to update the firmware.. So how do I do that, then how do I patch it ? UK Model.

Thanks

Actually, Nokia pretty much denies the entire card corruption problem. To answer your original question: It is a known issue to N800 users; Nokia claims we're delusional (probably so they don't have to refund hundreds of corrupt cards).

The only thing I know for certain is that my two 4GB cards are still fine, after almost half a year of use. Then again, they are not SDHC cards, and I haven't upgraded to the latest firmware, nor have I applied the SDHC patch.

Also, I wouldn't put too much trust on the internal card slot: While f*ckups are less frequent, there are instances of N800 having fried cards in the internal slot. Also, applying the patch won't help: Cards have been fried on N800 with the old firmware and SDHC-patched kernel.

To sum it up: Using SDHC cards on an N800 right now is a lottery, the manufacturer won't acknowledge there even is a problem and there has been no communication of an improved firmware or other patch to resolve the issue.

Like I said: Good luck...

Think for now I'll stick with 2 x 2GB SD Cards.

I can get a twin pack for £17.99 - not to bad.

Thanks