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  1. #1
    mine
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    Christoph Söllner wrote:
    > some1 know anything about the p900 becoming able
    > to read and write Duo Pro Sticks?


    This will never happen. MSD Pro are supported starting from P910

    > and is there any way to get rid of that crappy
    > branded firmware? Maybe someone got a link for
    > me?


    http://www.sonyericsson.com/updatese...0/frameset.htm

    > thanks in advance
    > Chris


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  2. #2
    =?Windows-1252?Q?Christoph_S=F6llner?=
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    > This will never happen. MSD Pro are supported starting
    > from P910

    do you definitely know that the hardware does not support
    the PRO version or is this a soft(firm-)ware issue? I mean,
    both versions are of equal size and number of connectors.
    Chris



  3. #3
    mine
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    Christoph Söllner wrote:
    > do you definitely know that the hardware does not support
    > the PRO version or is this a soft(firm-)ware issue? I mean,
    > both versions are of equal size and number of connectors.


    Absolutely hardware limitation. Compare the Memory Card Readers: None of thems
    supporting MSD can use MSD Pro :-(


    > Chris


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  4. #4
    gopi
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    "mine" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<%%[email protected]>...
    > Christoph Söllner wrote:
    > > some1 know anything about the p900 becoming able
    > > to read and write Duo Pro Sticks?

    > This will never happen. MSD Pro are supported starting from P910


    You say that with a lot of certainty. Is it a hardware reason, or do
    you think SE just too lazy and interested in people buying the P910 as
    an upgrade to do that? I wouldn't hold my breath, but MSD Pro isn't
    going to make people buy new phones so it's not like it would hurt
    them to add it.

    > > and is there any way to get rid of that crappy
    > > branded firmware? Maybe someone got a link for
    > > me?

    > http://www.sonyericsson.com/updatese...0/frameset.htm


    That'll help him upgrade to maybe slightly less crappy branded
    firmware, but SE still won't let you upgrade to non-branded firmware.
    You'll only be able to upgrade to officially approved/fully branded
    firmware your carrier has approved.



  5. #5
    Stefan Bellon
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    mine wrote:
    > Christoph Söllner wrote:
    > > do you definitely know that the hardware does not support
    > > the PRO version or is this a soft(firm-)ware issue? I mean,
    > > both versions are of equal size and number of connectors.


    > Absolutely hardware limitation. Compare the Memory Card Readers: None
    > of thems supporting MSD can use MSD Pro :-(


    Wrong. Mine does. It even uses the same slot for both types.

    But of course, you might be correct that in the P900 it is a hardware
    limitation.

    --
    Stefan Bellon



  6. #6
    mine
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    Stefan Bellon wrote:
    > Wrong. Mine does. It even uses the same slot for both types.


    I have been misunderstood. I *know* there are reader for both types, but
    please tell me if You know a reader that were solded as MSD "normal" and now
    it can use "MSD Pro". It simply doesn't exist.

    > But of course, you might be correct that in the P900 it is a hardware
    > limitation.


    Yes, the hardware is the first limitation, as *all* memory card reader built
    when MSD Pro it wasn't a standard!

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    Ciao mine
    http://metropolis.blogs.com/




  7. #7
    mine
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    gopi wrote:
    > You say that with a lot of certainty. Is it a hardware reason


    MSD Pro is *not* retrocompatible with MSD!!!!!!!!

    > That'll help him upgrade to maybe slightly less crappy branded
    > firmware, but SE still won't let you upgrade to non-branded firmware.
    > You'll only be able to upgrade to officially approved/fully branded
    > firmware your carrier has approved.


    That is the real problem, in Italy no operator sold it branded :-)

    --
    Ciao mine
    http://metropolis.blogs.com/



  8. #8
    Oliver Brose
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    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    mine wrote:

    >>You'll only be able to upgrade to officially approved/fully branded
    >>firmware your carrier has approved.

    >
    > That is the real problem, in Italy no operator sold it branded :-)


    There you go. I have a strong dislike for this branding anyway, and even
    if they just print their logos on the phone. If I buy a fashion phone
    as eg the Moto V600 (or now V3) I just have no need for a big ugly voda
    blob on it. I pay them for their service, I do not want to be running
    around advertising them. If I buy a feature phone such as the P9X0 I
    have no need for operators to impose their software and interface on me.
    What are they thinking?!

    Oliver



  9. #9
    csv
    Guest

    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
    says...
    > gopi wrote:
    > > You say that with a lot of certainty. Is it a hardware reason

    >
    > MSD Pro is *not* retrocompatible with MSD!!!!!!!!


    My Sony memory stick reader was upgraded via a firmware update to handle
    the pro media.

    Honestly in my opinion what is occurring is that Sony Ericsson is not
    providing an upgrade for the Pro media based upon a marketing decision,
    not an engineering limitation.



  10. #10
    mine
    Guest

    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    csv wrote:
    > My Sony memory stick reader was upgraded via a firmware update to handle
    > the pro media.


    Sounds cool! What is your MSD reader model? This is the first time I heard
    something like this ;-)

    > Honestly in my opinion what is occurring is that Sony Ericsson is not
    > providing an upgrade for the Pro media based upon a marketing decision,
    > not an engineering limitation.


    Of course this *could* be a reason, but I don't think it is.

    --
    Ciao mine
    http://metropolis.blogs.com/




  11. #11
    csv
    Guest

    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    Basically the memory stick reader built into my Vaio PC. Sony sells a
    line of memory stick readers that include external USB based units, as
    well as a mouse with a reader built into it.

    Every one of these units are upgradable, as well as most Vaio PCs, to
    the Pro media. It is notable that this includes equipment that is years
    old.

    Basically Sony Ericsson want you to throw away your P900 and purchase a
    P910 to get the Pro feature. This is an identical tactic employed by
    Sony for the Clie line. If the software is defective, throw the unit
    away and purchase a newer model.

    The consumer has to speak with their money. If you don't like this then
    don't purchase Sony equipment.

    On the other hand it appears that the Vaio division has a deal going
    with the memory stick group as everything in their power is done to
    enable you to purchase and use the Pro media.


    In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
    says...
    > csv wrote:
    > > My Sony memory stick reader was upgraded via a firmware update to handle
    > > the pro media.

    >
    > Sounds cool! What is your MSD reader model? This is the first time I heard
    > something like this ;-)
    >
    > > Honestly in my opinion what is occurring is that Sony Ericsson is not
    > > providing an upgrade for the Pro media based upon a marketing decision,
    > > not an engineering limitation.

    >
    > Of course this *could* be a reason, but I don't think it is.
    >
    >




  12. #12
    Bob DesRosiers
    Guest

    Re: P900 Memory Stick Duo Pro and removing branding?

    gotta wait for the p910 out soon.

    Christoph Söllner wrote:

    > Hi ppl,
    >
    > some1 know anything about the p900 becoming able
    > to read and write Duo Pro Sticks?
    > and is there any way to get rid of that crappy
    > branded firmware? Maybe someone got a link for
    > me?
    >
    > thanks in advance
    > Chris





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