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Mark Rode <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:07:19 -0700
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>  With the computers built in slotyou should be able to use a Memory Stick
> in Windows Explorer as you use the
>USB flash drive. A stand alone reader / writer shouldn't be needed.

I have no built in Memory Stick reader, or writer, on any of my computers,
which is why I am looking for an external device.

>The second, and far more versatile, would be to go with a multiple (all in
>one) format card reader / writer. For example, most new cameras use the
>Secure Digital card except for a couple manufacturers (Fuji for one) that
>use their own design like Sony.

Is the Secure Digital Card the same thing Sony calls the "compact" in their
compatibility list?
So I could use this and it would work in the Sony Wega memory stick slot?
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Lexar 128MB JumpDrive Secure USB Storage Device ,Model JDS128-231

Model# JDS128-231
Item # N82E16820191106

Specifications:
Type: USB Flash Drive
Capacity: 128MB
Interface: USB
Special Features: High Performance,rugged and durable design,Easy to
Use,Good Compatibility,Password protect your data.

Thanks for the help!


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The Wega manual says the slot will support both standard and compact
>versions of memory stick, but <will not> support high speed transfer.
>Memory Stick Compatibility =
>MagicGate
>Stick Media
>Stick Duo Media
>Stick PRO Media
>Stick PRO Duo Media
>Stick Media with Memory Select Function
>
>Of course, Sony will not support any memory stick except for it's own, nor
>any computer formatted memory stick, basically anything not produced by a
>Sony device.

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