Samsung Galaxy Tab question
Jan 5, 2011, 11:31 am
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Samsung Galaxy Tab question
I have been looking at the Galaxy Tab and have a question. The power cable is like a USB cable, so here is the question.
Can I connect a flash drive to the end and read it like a hard drive?
Can I connect a flash drive to the end and read it like a hard drive?
Jan 5, 2011, 7:06 pm
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No. You need to connect it to a PC and connect the USB drive to the same PC to move files between them. Otherwise, use the microSD slot for removable storage needs.
Jan 5, 2011, 7:43 pm
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Use this instead of a thumb drive with the MicroSD card for other devices:
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDAQ8gIwAg#
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDAQ8gIwAg#
Jan 6, 2011, 8:18 am
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The Dell Streak apparently does support USB OTG, but they seem to do their best to hide it from what I understand.
It's very cool on Nokia devices, I'm sure Android devices will catch up.
It's very cool on Nokia devices, I'm sure Android devices will catch up.
Jan 6, 2011, 3:31 pm
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Yes, it is too bad that they did not do this. I can not use a SD card since I have some very large flash drives (bigger than SD capacities). I was just hoping they were going to be smarter than Apple.
As to the suggestion to use the thing in the link, I do not see how that is a fit in this case. It would only be a fit if it plugged into the slot and made the flash drive look like a SD card.
As to the suggestion to use the thing in the link, I do not see how that is a fit in this case. It would only be a fit if it plugged into the slot and made the flash drive look like a SD card.
Jan 6, 2011, 3:45 pm
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I agree - the lack of USB host on so many devices is mind boggling. Insane that Nokia seems to be one of the only ones to get this.