iPod eBay 256Gb hard drive upgrade kit for iPod Classic 7G

[alexjholland]

Hey, I have a 160Gb iPad Classic 7G and a music collection that's around 180Gb.

What's the most sensible way of increasing my storage level?

500Gb or 1Tb sounds great, but if that costs £300 and I can do 256Gb for only £100, then the latter option sounds better value.

Any problem with spending £90 on one of the kits below and bunging it in?

Also, should I take their battery option, or could this be dangerous?

Any reason why I should consider SD or CompactFlash over SSD?

Thanks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256GB-CE-...875748?hash=item1c6522fba4:g:iv4AAOSw7KJXD13v

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256GB-CE-...866793?hash=item1c6522d8a9:g:vHcAAOSwKfVXD1qU

 

[rgarjr]

Those are junk. There's a guy in the UK that sells real nice high quality adapters, iFlash.

 

[deany]

Hey, I have a 160Gb iPad Classic 7G and a music collection that's around 180Gb.

What's the most sensible way of increasing my storage level?

500Gb or 1Tb sounds great, but if that costs £300 and I can do 256Gb for only £100, then the latter option sounds better value.

Any problem with spending £90 on one of the kits below and bunging it in?

Also, should I take their battery option, or could this be dangerous?

Any reason why I should consider SD or CompactFlash over SSD?

Thanks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256GB-CE-...875748?hash=item1c6522fba4:g:iv4AAOSw7KJXD13v

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256GB-CE-...866793?hash=item1c6522d8a9:g:vHcAAOSwKfVXD1qU

Hi
Quality UK shipped https://www.iflash.xyz
cheers

 

[alexjholland]

Hi
Quality UK shipped https://www.iflash.xyz
cheers

Great, this looks like what I'm after!

Think it's either the MSata adapter or the quad SD for me!

MSata would be £30 for the adapter, then only £90 for a 256Gb drive or £150 for a 500Gb drive?

So £120-£180, depending on whether I go 256Gb or 500Gb.

Worth considering the SD or CompactFlash options for this size range?

Cheers
[doublepost=1468579927][/doublepost]I might also give those capacitors a think.. I can solder, although have only done simple stuff like patch cables so far.. is this much harder?

Are the benefits significant?

 

[alexjholland]

Hmm.. 4 x 128GB SD card @ £30/each = 512GB for £120.

That's £30 cheaper than a 500GB MSata drive and it uses less power?

Better in two ways; but any disadvantages?

 

[deany]

Hmm.. 4 x 128GB SD card @ £30/each = 512GB for £120.

That's £30 cheaper than a 500GB MSata drive and it uses less power?

Better in two ways; but any disadvantages?

Hi
I can help with an iPod Mini 256GB upgrade - I very nearly pressed the button on a 512GB https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B013T4S0BY?tag=hotukdeals03-21
I'm not sure how the 512GB would work in a Classic 7gen...someone I'm sure can help... I would go for 512GB, if its upgradable, with it being more future proof for your 180GB library. I wanted my Mini to last, well indefintely, so went for 256GB on the Mini- very happy have it in my car - I have a 50GB library.
Cheers

 

[alexjholland]

Hey, I reckon I'll go for either a dual SD with 2 x 128GB, or quad MicroSD with 4 x 64GB.

Both options are only around £100 for the adaptor and cards.

That's it? No other equipment and the easy installation cited on the website? Great.

I checked and my music collection is 150GB, which is only just a little bigger than the 160GB iPod Classic's real-world capacity, so 256GB should be plenty, really.

Plus, if I need more space later, it'll be easier to put 1 or 2 larger cards in, than upgrade a whole SSD.

Really pleased with how affordable and easy an upgrade this looks.

 

[deany]

Hey, I reckon I'll go for either a dual SD with 2 x 128GB, or quad MicroSD with 4 x 64GB.

Both options are only around £100 for the adaptor and cards.

That's it? No other equipment and the easy installation cited on the website? Great.

I checked and my music collection is 150GB, which is only just a little bigger than the 160GB iPod Classic's real-world capacity, so 256GB should be plenty, really.

Plus, if I need more space later, it'll be easier to put 1 or 2 larger cards in, than upgrade a whole SSD.

Really pleased with how affordable and easy an upgrade this looks.

Do please post photos and step by step when you have upgraded - the iflash guy's adapters are really top quality - wouldn't be suprised actually if he hand made them with true skill and precision - do take your time though and I recommend also making sure you are in the "right mood" when you do the upgrade.....I took 2 months but it took an hour in the end for my mini.
I see this part of the forum getting more popular - again - as time goes by.
cheers

 

[alexjholland]

Will do! Memory has only become cheaper, so it's an upgrade that makes more and more sense.

It's just a shame that Apple Music is totally incompatible.

 

[deany]

It's just a shame that Apple Music is totally incompatible.

Yep, it is a shame, I'm with Google Play Music so I just use my Mini for music I own, and iPhone 6 - 128GB for GPM offline listening (85GB music).

 

[rgarjr]

Tarkans iPod adapters are of high quality, can't go wrong with them. Almost a shame to have them covered up when you close up the iPod.

 

[alissa914g]

Keep in mind that if you read about the mSata ones that you realize that power consumption on them is about the equivalent of having a regular drive in your unit. I can confirm that the Quad board is really good with battery life and real easy to upgrade with new cards or just to replace a card to a larger capacity. Never had a problem with the unit either. It can go up to 400GB per slot too. (probably higher if someone releases a 512GB card that's affordable).

But they are great boards. Just make sure you have a 2.0.4 or higher before going over 128GB (or a 5th gen)

 

[mannyvel]

FYI, for large drives the iPod will stop working and you'll have to install rockbox, which is a few generations behind in UI. I try to keep my iPods around 400GB to ensure I don't accidentally push more music onto the iPod.

 

[Auggie]

FYI, for large drives the iPod will stop working and you'll have to install rockbox, which is a few generations behind in UI. I try to keep my iPods around 400GB to ensure I don't accidentally push more music onto the iPod.

My Late 2009 aka 7.5G is working just fine with its new 1TB mSATA under 2.0.4, though It’s only filled with about 300GB presently...