View Full Version : Does the iphone have a flash drive or hard drive?
andyd2k
09-05-2008, 09:54 AM
Never thought to ask that question till after I started to bring it with me during jogging sessions. I think it's a flash drive but can someone confirm?
lebkin
09-05-2008, 10:38 AM
Yes. The iPhone has a flash drive (along with the Touch, the Nano, and the Shuffle). Only the Classic has a hard drive.
thedp
09-05-2008, 03:20 PM
This explains the low capacity
daihard
09-06-2008, 01:12 AM
This explains the low capacity
... and the compactness of those devices. :)
I am hoping Apple will announce the higher-capacity iPod touch at their "Rock" event next Tuesday.
thedp
09-06-2008, 05:45 AM
... and the compactness of those devices. :)
I am hoping Apple will announce the higher-capacity iPod touch at their "Rock" event next Tuesday.
Why bother... From what I understood it can't be used as a remote hard drive anymore :(
baggss
09-06-2008, 02:38 PM
Why bother... From what I understood it can't be used as a remote hard drive anymore :(
With the right app it can be.
daihard
09-06-2008, 04:20 PM
Why bother... From what I understood it can't be used as a remote hard drive anymore :(
I could if I wanted to. For some reason my Linux desktop recognizes my iPhone as a hard drive. :)
andyd2k
09-06-2008, 05:06 PM
Alright, thanks for clarifying guys
thedp
09-06-2008, 06:54 PM
With the right app it can be.
You mean an app on the iPhone?
Ed2020
09-06-2008, 06:56 PM
You mean an app on the iPhone?
In some respects it's better. It can not only behave like a hard drive, but also behave like a wireless networked drive. Not necessarily that useful, I admit, but still kinda cool. :)
Ed.
zardoz66
09-06-2008, 09:37 PM
I for one am glad it is flash based. sure 16 or even 32GB might be low in space, but 16GB does very well, but I would always welcome more space as long it's not on a HDD.
Ed2020
09-06-2008, 10:02 PM
I for one am glad it is flash based. sure 16 or even 32GB might be low in space, but 16GB does very well, but I would always welcome more space as long it's not on a HDD.
It certainly has benefits. Less power-drain, less bulk, improved reliabilty....
Ed.