We might want to operate hostmode without burning battery for VBUS boost, by using an externally powered hub.

Yeah we want to give our baby more energy, not take energy from it.


04-26-10 , 01:47 PM
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Someone on one of the forums mentioned that the 'Memorex Travellink' could be used to transfer files from the n900 to a USB memory stick so I bought one.

Needless to say it did not work first time, but I thought it was still worth it because I could read and copy the SD card with it, so it would still be usable when I start travelling later on in the year.

Somebody posted an app to mount an exterior partition, so I downloaded it, plugged a USB stick into the Travellink and the n900 USB link 'coz I thought I could mount the stick with the downloaded app.

Much to my pleasant surprise, the Travellink was able to see files on my n900 and transfer them to my USB memory stick without the use of a PC or laptop, also it not did not need the mounter wizard.

What might have happened the first time is, I tried to do it without a fully charged battery, this time I tried with a fully charged battery, the perfect accessory for the traveller who wants to shoot lots of videos and store them on the road without carrying lots of kit.

The Travellink runs on three AA batteries, which I would imagine can be bought all over the planet.