Does HyperDrive support UDMA memory cards?
HyperDrive COLORSPACE/SPACE can read and backup from UDMA memory cards. However, although UDMA
memory cards typically can transfer at 40MB/s, the maximum transfer speed HyperDrive (or any other
memory card backup & portable storage device) can perform is 20~25MB/s. memory cards typically can
transfer at 40MB/s, the maximum transfer speed HyperDrive (or any other memory
Does HyperDrive work with solar chargers?
You need to make sure that solar charger can provide at least 2 watt power and at least
5V for COLORSPACE O / COLORSPACE / SPACE
7V for HD80
Some of our customers recommend Brunton solar chargers.
Does the HyperDrive backup AVCHD video files?
Yes, the HyperDrive is file format independent and will backup every file that is on the memory card,
including AVCHD video files.
Does the HyperDrive backup RAW image or video files?
Yes, the HyperDrive is file format independent and will backup every file that is on the memory card,
including RAW image and video files.
HyperDrive COLORSPACE in addition can display RAW image files from select cameras.
Does the HyperDrive support the new SanDisk Extreme III & IV cards?
Yes, the HyperDrive is able to support all SanDisk branded memory cards, including those from the high
speed Extreme III & IV series.
Despite the name, SanDisk Extreme III/IV CF (CompactFlash) cards are actually either CF Type I (for
capacities 2GB & below) or Type II (for capacities above 2GB) cards, Type II cards being physically slightly
thicker (in order to hold extra flash memory) than Type I cards. The "III" & "IV" in SanDisk Extreme III/IV is
SanDisk's own internal branding, which follows SanDisk's own Ultra II series and has nothing to do with the
CF type specifications. There is currently no such thing as a CF Type III or Type IV card. Extreme III/IV
series also include other memory card formats like Secure Digital and Memory Stick.
How does a hard drive RPM and cache/buffer rating affect the transfer speed?
Using hard drives with higher rpm speeds and larger cache/buffer sizes will help to increase the transfer
speed of the HyperDrive. Prices of hard drives also increase substantially with higher rpm and cache/buffer
size ratings.
It is estimated that using rpm speeds (currently available in 7200, 5400 & 4200rpm) that are one rating
higher will increase the transfer speed by 5~10 seconds per GB transferred.
The estimation can also be used for using larger cache/buffer sizes.
However do note that higher rpm speeds will increase battery consumption by approximately 10~20% per
speed rating increase.
On the other hand, larger cache/buffer sizes generally have no effect on battery consumption.
Taking all these into consideration, we would recommend using 5400rpm 8MB cache hard drive with the
HyperDrive.
A 7200rpm hard drive is only useful when used internally in a notebook computer where the faster bus
speed will take full advantage of the higher hard drive rpm.
HyperDrive seems to be copying much more files/data than what is actually on the memory card.
What are these extra files and how do I see them?
