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[wykdgrl]

From the research I've done, the PlayBook won't support any device which technically adds capacity to the hard drive.  Therefore, you can't connect a card reader because you're effectively increasing the storage space on the PlayBook.  I had found an adapter (usb 2.0 to micro usb) but was told it will not work.  I even went to Staples to check.  I've since ordered a certain other tablet because you can get a camera connection kit which allows you to connect your sd card directly and view/edit pictures right on it, without requiring it to be tethered to a computer.  =)

[drewdebrabandere]

hopefully rim gets their act in gear while they still have a following...

[BillOwen]

I was going to buy a Playbook until I found out you cannot transfer files from a card. I want to use the PB for checking pics on photoshoots, and just for fun. This kills the PB for me. I can't believe the idiocy. If PB had added a card reader this would have really differentiated them from Apple. Right now all I can say is that it's smaller and theoretically more powerful, that's it.

[kaulds]

I also find this a big negative for me, I was so excited to go and buy one today. I am not going to fall into the XOOM and HP trap and buy something on a maybe.

[clockwars]

Anyone have an update on this?

Does the new OS2 support external media card readers?

Come on BB!

The Playbook would make an excellent companion to a dSLR camera!

[peter9477]

Nothing new to report.

[Rob649]

Even with OS 2.0 you can forget using a Playbook to store photos or videos from external devices without the use of a computer.  The bridge only works with emails and documents, not photos or videos.  As far as I know the micro SD slot only works with a USB port connected to a computer running the BB media software.  It is possible to transfer files from the computer to the PB (although it's more of a hassle than it should be and often the computer will not recognize the PB as a separate drive).  But since the transfer must be made on the computer (not on the PB), nothing would show up if you managed to connect a flash drive or SD card to the micro SD port.  I found this very disappointing and hope that RIM fixes the software before they go bankrupt.

[JSanders Resident Expert]

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Rob649 wrote:

Even with OS 2.0 you can forget using a Playbook to store photos or videos from external devices without the use of a computer. 

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Well, that's actually wrong. Aside from the USB cable transfer, you can use a wireless WiFi transfer, and you can also use a number of sites like DropBox, Drop, SugarSync to transfer file wirelessly and withOUT the use of a connected PC.

Using the app Files and Folders, some of those like DropBox are already integrated. Works great.

[durhamwasp]

Just checking as i understand this correctly (as wykdgrl's needs are similar to mine)

If i wanted to move photos from my digital camera to the Playbook, i could firstly move them from my Digital Camera to my Laptop, and then use a cable to connect my Playbook to the Laptop and move some photos from the laptop across to the playbook?

[JSanders Resident Expert]

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durhamwasp wrote:
Just checking as i understand this correctly (as wykdgrl's needs are similar to mine)

If i wanted to move photos from my digital camera to the Playbook, i could firstly move them from my Digital Camera to my Laptop, and then use a cable to connect my Playbook to the Laptop and move some photos from the laptop across to the playbook?

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Yes, or via WiFi transfer from the PC to the Playbook