[drwtsn32]

Originally Posted by AndreTheGeek

Those with working WD drives should report the size. I wonder if the older smaller drives work better...?

The size does not seem to be the factor... as discussed earlier in this thread.

[dinkoh]

Originally Posted by G33

so what if i listen to albums which are mixed, like most electronic music. will it play seamlessly as it was supposed to or will there be a dealy due to the hard drive? surely and ipod wouldnt do this with 6fl? otherwise im gonna have to sacrifice GB and shell more £££ for the iPod

The delay from track to track for a continous track is intolerable. Playing any electronic/trance music is painful, when you wait for the 2 sec pause. Lame IMO, but I have to deal with it.

I forget if the iPOD deals with this any better?

[G33]

please sum1 report whether it does this on an ipod cos my car is now in the country i wanna know which to buy?!?!?! thanks again!!!

[G33]

any1 help?!please!

[drwtsn32]

This thread is about people NOT using the ipod...so maybe you'll have better luck in the main 6FL thread.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Did the new progman 27.1.2 fix the delay when the songs change on the HDD?

[dinkoh]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Did the new progman 27.1.2 fix the delay when the songs change on the HDD?

Good question, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

BMW doesn't recommend using the 6FL for external HDD. I doubt they would do anything to make it better for it. Although, I would see the iPOD/external HDD an extra selling point, not sure why they don't support it more.

Maybe a deal with Apple.

[Meats]

I just purchased a USB 2.0 enclosure for 2.5" IDE drives. It's self powered, so I imagine I could try a few drives and see what works and what doesn't. More importantly, I paid $6.30 shipped. Can't beat that with bat.

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/772086/

"Transfer data quickly and easily with this great external hard drive case! The USB 2.0 interface allows for data transfer rates up to 480Mbps. This case is powered by a USB 2.0 connection. The easy to use design allows for quick installation of 2.5-inch hard drives. This enclosure provides a fast and easy way to add more storage space to your Desktop or Notebook. The USB 2.0 interface allows users to read and write large files up to 480Mbps per second, and this device is also backward compatible to the USB 1.1 specification.
Reuse old 2.5 Hard Drives as perfect external storage!"

[Dr_Dirt]

Originally Posted by AndreTheGeek

Those with working WD drives should report the size. I wonder if the older smaller drives work better...?

I have a WD 60GB you need to give it a little jump start with a dual usb 2 cable.

[azbmw]

Sorry if this was covered as I didn't have time to read all 11 pages of this thread.

Anyone knowing HDDs, how would the rapid cooling of the HD in the A/C armrest effect the life of the HD?

As cheap as portable HDDs are this seems like a reasonable solution. With iPods its recommended you remove it from the hot car as it destroys the battery life. Seems every solution beyond a SSD has its limitations.

SSD = Solid State Drive

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Do we know yet if the latest progman fixes the delay in switching music? Of if the 2008's eliminate the problem? I have an 08 and I am ready to get an HD, but I am waiting for verification that the delay is eliminated. Anybody?????!!!!!

[Dr_Dirt]

I was in fry's today and saw this 4200rpm Buffalo hard drive that comes with a right angle usb2.0 wrap around cord.

So I bought it and plugged it in and it spooled up fine

[Dr_Dirt]

Follow up on the 300GB Buffalo drive.
Ok, I loaded about 11GB of music, and everything shows up and works fine. When you are listening to a song and then choose another song it takes about 3 seconds for it to start playing the new song. I think that is acceptable. So far no complaints.
The HD also fits into the pouch under the armrest. You can close the top flap so the velcro holds the flap, but the middle velcro doesn't quite reach. It's good enough and nothing gets in the way of the arm rest closing. The right angle usb cord that comes with this unit keeps the cable out of the way also.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

Follow up on the 300GB Buffalo drive.
Ok, I loaded about 11GB of music, and everything shows up and works fine. When you are listening to a song and then choose another song it takes about 3 seconds for it to start playing the new song. I think that is acceptable. So far no complaints.
The HD also fits into the pouch under the armrest. You can close the top flap so the velcro holds the flap, but the middle velcro doesn't quite reach. It's good enough and nothing gets in the way of the arm rest closing. The right angle usb cord that comes with this unit keeps the cable out of the way also.

If you have a play list, does it take 3 seconds to load as each song ends and the new one begins? Or is that only if you are manually selecting each song.

[Dr_Dirt]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

If you have a play list, does it take 3 seconds to load as each song ends and the new one begins? Or is that only if you are manually selecting each song.

I did the manual select and it took 3 seconds.
When you say playlist, do you mean from the playlist selection or the next song in the album?
The reason I am asking is because I don't have a playlist setup...I'm not really sure on how to setup a playlistis it just a folder named playlist?
let me know and I'll try to run a test.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

I did the manual select and it took 3 seconds.
When you say playlist, do you mean from the playlist selection or the next song in the album?
The reason I am asking is because I don't have a playlist setup...I'm not really sure on how to setup a playlistis it just a folder named playlist?
let me know and I'll try to run a test.

I guess I mean if you play an album does it just play along or are you waiting 3 seconds between every song for it to load?

[Dr_Dirt]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I guess I mean if you play an album does it just play along or are you waiting 3 seconds between every song for it to load?

I just tested this and when the song ends via the timer,then as soon as the next song is selected the music starts playing.

[dinkoh]

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

I just tested this and when the song ends via the timer,then as soon as the next song is selected the music starts playing.

Problem is the song really ends before the timer. The timer adds two seconds or so after the song ends.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by dinkoh

Problem is the song really ends before the timer. The timer adds two seconds or so after the song ends.

I am confused. Isn't there a couple of second delay between songs on all albums, CD or IPOD? Is this delay any different? I really want to buy a hard drive or IPOD and I am waiting to see what you guys figure out. I would love to get the hard drive since per dollar it seems like a much better choice.

[drwtsn32]

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

I just tested this and when the song ends via the timer,then as soon as the next song is selected the music starts playing.

I don't think so...there really is a 2 - 3 second delay between songs. Press the next or prev track button to simulate it.

[Dr_Dirt]

Originally Posted by drwtsn32

I don't think so...there really is a 2 - 3 second delay between songs. Press the next or prev track button to simulate it.

There maybe a 2-3 second delay at the end of the song. But there doesn't seem to be any delay at the start of the next song in the album.
When selecting a new song there is a 2-3 sec delay in starting that song but that is no different than an ipod.

[Dr_Dirt]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I am confused. Isn't there a couple of second delay between songs on all albums, CD or IPOD? Is this delay any different? I really want to buy a hard drive or IPOD and I am waiting to see what you guys figure out. I would love to get the hard drive since per dollar it seems like a much better choice.

Get the hard drive, it's much easier file control. No syncing necessary. Just go with one of the proven drives in this thread.