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Title: Changing the internal HD in 722
Post by: SClassical on December 24, 2010, 08:09:08 PM

Can someone tell me if it is possible to use this with my 722 recorder?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dual-CF-Compact-Flash-to-44-pin-IDE-2-5-Male-Adapter_W0QQitemZ200504248611

My 722 uses the old PATA drive so if I cannot use the above would it be possible to use this adapter with a SATA SSD drive:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SATA-IDE-PATA-HD-HDD-2-5-3-5-Card-Adapter-Converter-/280578192155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4153c3731b

What is the downside in using this above adapter compared to using the XL-SATA from SD (which is more expensive $98+shipping - more expensive than a 40GB SATA SSD)

Hope someone can give me some advise.
Thanks

Title: Re: Changing the internal HD in 722
Post by: RichT on January 12, 2011, 10:56:35 AM

I was looking at the possibility of swapping drives out of SD recorders the other day and came across this
http://jwsound.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7427.30

Looks like it's a yes from here (NB the thread runs backwards).

I don't think the controllers on CF cards are made so they can endure as many read/writes as SSD controllers, but I'm not thinking this will be an issue here (it's not running swap files).  As long as the card's fast enough to read/write 2 channels there shouldn't be a problem. SD actually advise against using faster drives as there's no performance advantage and they use more power.

Title: Re: Changing the internal HD in 722
Post by: linv5800 on January 12, 2011, 11:31:38 AM

Do those use the same hd as the older ipod classic's ? I have a
30gig ipod hd thats almost brand new and a 5th gen ipod with a broken
battery connector . Just wondering if they were the same . Good luck !