128GB SSD iPod Classic

[izimzis]

seriously why would you do that? i mean the ipod OS does not need it at all....

[DoFoT9]

Originally Posted by rgarjr

not only that, u need one that has the ZIF flat cable.

yeh, i knew that

Originally Posted by izimzis

seriously why would you do that? i mean the ipod OS does not need it at all....

for obvious reasons of course. speed increase turning on/loading songs/seeking, added battery life, overall snappiness™ etc.

[SlamJam12]

Is there any chance that the iPod classic will get 128 GB flash memory sometime before the next iPod media event or at the next iPod media event?

[Shadow Runner]

Originally Posted by SlamJam12

Is there any chance that the iPod classic will get 128 GB flash memory sometime before the next iPod media event or at the next iPod media event?

I would say the chances of that happening are zero. The soonest I could see apple using ssd in place of hdd (note if they even do at all) would be in 3 or so years when the prices aren't insane. But by then the ipod nano and ipod touch should have options for storage in the classics range right now.

[SlamJam12]

Originally Posted by Shadow Runner

I would say the chances of that happening are zero. The soonest I could see apple using ssd in place of hdd (note if they even do at all) would be in 3 or so years when the prices aren't insane. But by then the ipod nano and ipod touch should have options for storage in the classics range right now.

I am confused. Are you talking about just SSD? Or is SSD the same thing as flash based memory? I am just trying to distinguish between the two.

[GOBMarlow]

Any word on the KingSpec? Their prices are pretty reasonable. There's a RunCore available on Amazon too. They both seem to run at 3.3V. Should this be a problem? Lastly, I'm assuming that PATA ZIF SSD's won't require any adapters, correct?

[LightSpeed1]

This is incredible.

[ezekielrage_99]

Very, very cool... But why

[MParrott]

Well, the 128 gig 1.8" RunCore SSD will not work... It is too big and teh connections are on the long side...

Anyone find one that will fit in the classic?

You can scratch the RCP-IV-P1828-MCNV off the list...

Hope memoryC will except the return...

Advertised as a 1.8" pata

Please let us know what drives work.

[MParrott]

Well, now I'm kinda frustrated... The box they sent me clearly states IDE... I ordered the zif version... If the zif version is smaller it should work, and I bet the connections are in the right place.

[blackburn]

Fat classic -> ce-ata
Slim classic -> pata

One way to check is by running rockbox in it.

[Streem]

Super Talent 128GB SSD is working on my ipod classic 6th gen.

[yly3]

You guys are tempting me to get this done on my 160 6G.. Are there any 160GB SSDs or even larger that would fit it?

[blackburn]

Originally Posted by yly3

You guys are tempting me to get this done on my 160 6G.. Are there any 160GB SSDs or even larger that would fit it?

If your ipod isn't fat it, you could an try to buy an 256gb ssd, but it will cost a lot.

[yly3]

Sorry, didn't get that. Isn't fat what ? It's the 2008 model (double-platter) I think some call it the fattyo or whatever. What are the other advantages of having an SSD besides speed? I heard battery life is also better but is it true they die "faster" when they are full ?

[blackburn]

Originally Posted by yly3

Sorry, didn't get that. Isn't fat what ? It's the 2008 model (double-platter) I think some call it the fattyo or whatever. What are the other advantages of having an SSD besides speed? I heard battery life is also better but is it true they die "faster" when they are full ?

If your is the double-platter (fat / ce-ata interface) you will need an ce-ata ssd or an extra apple ribbon to connect the pata ssd. I highly doubt you can kill the ssd just by using it on a portable audio player my ssd has 4 months and has 100% health and I use my mac every day

[yly3]

Well I'm very tempted to be honest. I love my classic, I love its battery life and Apple current policies aren't hinting at an large SSD Classic anytime soon. So, if I still "throw" the money I won't get "just" 160GB. I'd hit the 256 SSD. I'm a total n00b when it comes to this kind of mods but I know some pro guys.

Do you think a Samsung 1.8" 256SSD will work? And what's the difference between microSATA and uSata ? In fact, which one would you recommend for my 6G ?

[blackburn]

Originally Posted by yly3

Well I'm very tempted to be honest. I love my classic, I love its battery life and Apple current policies aren't hinting at an large SSD Classic anytime soon. So, if I still "throw" the money I won't get "just" 160GB. I'd hit the 256 SSD. I'm a total n00b when it comes to this kind of mods but I know some pro guys.

Do you think a Samsung 1.8" 256SSD will work? And what's the difference between microSATA and uSata ? In fact, which one would you recommend for my 6G ?

For you 6G you need an pata zif ssd and an original apple ribon from an ipod classic (slim models) or an 5th gen ipod. Loads of patience for prying open the classic's case.

[yly3]

Before this one I had the 5G and my 6G is slimmer than that one. I presume you'd say "get a slimmer or get the 5G" because the 6th would be thicker, right? I had a little topic over here in order to identify what generation mine really is. The cover box is of the 7G, but it has the laggy GUI and I hear the HDD spinning/making noises almost all the time so I am pretty sure it would be the 6G.

Would there be a significant difference in terms of battery life ?

[blackburn]

Originally Posted by yly3

Before this one I had the 5G and my 6G is slimmer than that one. I presume you'd say "get a slimmer or get the 5G" because the 6th would be thicker, right? I had a little topic over here in order to identify what generation mine really is. The cover box is of the 7G, but it has the laggy GUI and I hear the HDD spinning/making noises almost all the time so I am pretty sure it would be the 6G.

Would there be a significant difference in terms of battery life ?

Nonono. the original 160gb classic is the fat one. Apple launched an slim 80gb classic and an fat one 160gb in 2007 if my memory isn't tricking me. Then in 2008 they only sold an slim 120gb classic, and finally in 2009 they replaced it with an 160gb slim model.

Every classic has an laggy UI (unless it has been modded). What I said was if you have the original fat classic you will need an new zif cable.

Battery should last a while more (at least with cf cards battery life usually improved), specially if your ipod is the fat one, since the battery is bigger.

[GOBMarlow]

On that super talent: looks like the part number is FZM28GF18H, correct? That's a 40-pin PATA Ziff drive. As long as I get one of those it should work?

I just want to make sure I get the right thing this time... Will this one work?

They provided this data sheet

The connection looks right... The part number is also correct, but they have "IDE" in the description... That cost me with the last SSD I purchased.

[runtheline]

I want to know is there any ssd working on iPhone.

[GOBMarlow]

Originally Posted by runtheline

I want to know is there any ssd working on iPhone.

I believe iPhones already have solid state memory built onto their proprietary boards.

[Poolo]

Wow nice modding dude!!

[Streem]

GOBMarlow:
Super Talent FZM28GF18H will work

My drive specs:
Specification
Mfr Part Number: FZM28GF18H
Capacity: 128 GB
Form Factor: 1.8 inch
Interface: 40-pin PATA ZIF
NAND Flash: MLC


Plays 39,5 hours music with full audio volume... the battery is a brand new.