What is this so called card reader missing from 40GB? - Blu-ray Forum

sudbury78 · 01-19-2008, 05:55 AM

I keep hearing of only 2 usb ports and a lack of a card reader on the 40GB. What on earth is a card reader?? Is that taking my memory card from my digital camera and plugging it into the ps3?

Can you purchase a card reeader and more usb ports if needed?

Goodguy818 · 01-19-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sudbury78

I keep hearing of only 2 usb ports and a lack of a card reader on the 40GB. What on earth is a card reader?? Is that taking my memory card from my digital camera and plugging it into the ps3?

Can you purchase a card reeader and more usb ports if needed?

yes u are correct, and you can always buy a usb hub and card reader.

Shin-Ra · 01-19-2008, 06:05 AM

1 slot each for Memory Stick, Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards.

sudbury78 · 01-19-2008, 06:12 AM

how much do these such things cost? do i/will i ever need more than 2 usb ports at one given time? I have two on my laptop and the only time 2 is used is when i plug in my treo syc cable or my camera cable to upload pics.

Goodguy818 · 01-19-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sudbury78

how much do these such things cost? do i/will i ever need more than 2 usb ports at one given time? I have two on my laptop and the only time 2 is used is when i plug in my treo syc cable or my camera cable to upload pics.

depends on what you use, i always have 2 being used. One for my external hdd, and another for my kb. Youll need the usb hub for games such as rock band. I dont think the 4 usb ports are necessary.

matthewrounds · 01-19-2008, 06:24 AM

I have often considered the reason by Sony not to include the memory card reader or 2 from 4 USB portson the 40BG PS3.

I use the memory card reader every time my wife and I come back from taking pictures because it is fast and easy to view them. We used to have to plug in the camera with the USB to mini-B cable which came with the camera to the TV. Then go through a few options to read the pictures. Load times were really bad when compared to the PS3.

As far as the two USB ports, I have never had more than two of my USB ports used for the PS3. The exeption will be when I use the PS3 to load yellow dog Linux and want to connect a USB keybaord and mouse. Of course their are other options like bluetooth mouse and keyboard, (2) Ps/2 to USB connector, to get around needing the USB ports.

Just a few thoughts on the post!

Guinness7 · 01-19-2008, 01:35 PM

First time I ever used two usb ports was when I played Time Crisis for one for the remote and one for the censor, but other than a handful of games I don't see using more than the one or two usb ports on your ps3 plus there is always a hub if you really need the extra ports.

u_nick · 01-19-2008, 01:59 PM

I have a 60 GB model and have never used the memory reader ports. Just havent had a need to yet. *shrug*

Icemage · 01-19-2008, 02:46 PM

I use my memory card slots for grabbing images off of my digital camera. I'd do the same for files on my computer, but I can just do that by sharing the files via my media server app on my PC.

I'm currently using 8 USB ports on my PS3 (60GB with 4 ports standard, expanded to 3 + 7 using a seven port USB hub).

- 2 charger cables
- PlayStation Eye camera
- USB Keyboard
- USB Mouse
- Rock Band guitar dongle
- Rock Band drums
- Rock Band microphone
- USB Headset for voice chat

Sonny · 01-19-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Icemage

I use my memory card slots for grabbing images off of my digital camera. I'd do the same for files on my computer, but I can just do that by sharing the files via my media server app on my PC.

I'm currently using 8 USB ports on my PS3 (60GB with 4 ports standard, expanded to 3 + 7 using a seven port USB hub).

- 2 charger cables
- PlayStation Eye camera
- USB Keyboard
- USB Mouse
- Rock Band guitar dongle
- Rock Band drums
- Rock Band microphone
- USB Headset for voice chat

You need an "AA" "NA" type support group for your USB PORT issues LOL!!

sudbury78 · 01-19-2008, 03:10 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1089890841617

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1176506510405

This would be all i needed, right? I just dont think I care to ever play ps2 games and I could always buy motorstorm on my own because I only truly play sports games and COD4. I think I will go with a 40.

Guinness7 · 01-19-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sudbury78

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1089890841617

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1176506510405

This would be all i needed, right? I just dont think I care to ever play ps2 games and I could always buy motorstorm on my own because I only truly play sports games and COD4. I think I will go with a 40.

That would be all you would need. You don't have to get those ones, but they should be fine. The only thing you did notice the Usb was for a desk, but it would be fine if you wanted to use that.

CptGreedle · 01-19-2008, 03:47 PM

The memory cards are often used inside things like the Wii, Digital Cameras, etc. They are thin, flat devices, much like a USB thumb drive, but do not have a USB port and have to connect in their own special way. There are currently about 4 major standard sizes, and 1 or 2 seem to be gaining popularity more than the others. It is useful for tranferring files to and from a pc, ps3, camera, etc., it can hold any kind of file, it can even have your saved games on them if you want.
I use mine to transfer files from my computers. They are cheaper now than they used to be, you can find 2GB for about $15 (seriously) and sometimes free.
The PS3 can display your camera images on your tv in several ways, and even make them into backgrounds if you want.
Although it is nice to have this, you can easily do without it. The PS3 can use the USB ports to read thumb drives, hard drives, etc, and these can do all the same things as the memory cards.

ps3andlovinit · 01-19-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudbury78

I keep hearing of only 2 usb ports and a lack of a card reader on the 40GB. What on earth is a card reader?? Is that taking my memory card from my digital camera and plugging it into the ps3?

Can you purchase a card reeader and more usb ports if needed?

If you plan on getting the Eye camera consider you will likely want to keep it plugged in a lot if not permanently..especially if you use it's microphone for on-line gaming etc..

Havok83 · 01-19-2008, 04:04 PM

My main function for the USB ports is to transfer stuff with my USB stick and charge my controller/headset, both of which can be done via my pc. I dont think Ill ever use all 4

Uxi · 01-19-2008, 04:09 PM

I use the SD and Memory Stick (Duo) card reader often on my 160GB (formerly a 60GB). It's definitely a handy feature. Makes the slideshow and stuff easy to show off pictures to friends/family when they visit.

Use bluetooth for my headset (Jabbra or Sony Ericsson) and keybord/mouse (Logitech MX5000). I only put my charging cable in when I need it.

01-19-2008, 05:55 AM	#1
sudbury78 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Trading Score:1	What is this so called card reader missing from 40GB? I keep hearing of only 2 usb ports and a lack of a card reader on the 40GB. What on earth is a card reader?? Is that taking my memory card from my digital camera and plugging it into the ps3? Can you purchase a card reeader and more usb ports if needed?

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Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	First time I ever used two usb ports was when I played Time Crisis for one for the remote and one for the censor, but other than a handful of games I don't see using more than the one or two usb ports on your ps3 plus there is always a hub if you really need the extra ports.

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u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I have a 60 GB model and have never used the memory reader ports. Just havent had a need to yet. shrug

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Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	I use my memory card slots for grabbing images off of my digital camera. I'd do the same for files on my computer, but I can just do that by sharing the files via my media server app on my PC. I'm currently using 8 USB ports on my PS3 (60GB with 4 ports standard, expanded to 3 + 7 using a seven port USB hub). - 2 charger cables - PlayStation Eye camera - USB Keyboard - USB Mouse - Rock Band guitar dongle - Rock Band drums - Rock Band microphone - USB Headset for voice chat

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sudbury78 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Trading Score:1	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1089890841617 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1176506510405 This would be all i needed, right? I just dont think I care to ever play ps2 games and I could always buy motorstorm on my own because I only truly play sports games and COD4. I think I will go with a 40.

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CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	The memory cards are often used inside things like the Wii, Digital Cameras, etc. They are thin, flat devices, much like a USB thumb drive, but do not have a USB port and have to connect in their own special way. There are currently about 4 major standard sizes, and 1 or 2 seem to be gaining popularity more than the others. It is useful for tranferring files to and from a pc, ps3, camera, etc., it can hold any kind of file, it can even have your saved games on them if you want. I use mine to transfer files from my computers. They are cheaper now than they used to be, you can find 2GB for about $15 (seriously) and sometimes free. The PS3 can display your camera images on your tv in several ways, and even make them into backgrounds if you want. Although it is nice to have this, you can easily do without it. The PS3 can use the USB ports to read thumb drives, hard drives, etc, and these can do all the same things as the memory cards.

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