If this is FAT 32 file system, does that mean the maximum file size is about 4GB? Some HD home movies are larger than 4GB
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Well, I really don't know much about this "FAT 32" but I have copied files of 16GB and haven't had any problem.
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I have returned this unit due to a block-out and honestly I can be 100% sure I do believe 32 GB is the maximum capacity you can have.
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It only needs to be done if you want to save files over 4 GB. There may be some cases where FAT32 is preferred,such as plugging this drive into the USB port of a stand alone DVD player for avi, mp3 files,etc. They may requireFAT32 like a flash drive.To format to NTFS right click the external drive under My Computer.Then hit Format.
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For the FAT file system, 4GB is the max file size.However NFTS (the file system of Macs and this drive) and exFAT file systems have a nearly unlimited file size.
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64GB SDXC OK.. I formatted as exFAT instead of NTFS. Turn off wireless and connect to PC will be able to read/write files. My 32GB USB has FAT and works OK.
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16x9 actual will give you a little more time for the HD 2 gigabyte limit but it's still limited. Again if you reduce resolution you will get a hudge boost in recording time. The file size limit is the OS limitation not the cameras. I suppose if they went with a linux platform they could have longer continuous recording with bigger files. Again unless you are recording a non stop production like A LONG PLAY you'll normally not run into the file size limit. Each time you stop and start a new recording a new file is created and the limit restarts. So you could have 10 - 600 meg files on a 8 gig card and still have space for morve videos. 16x9 actual will give you a little more time for the HD 2 gigabyte limit but it's still limited. Again if you reduce resolution you will get a hudge boost in recording time. The file size limit is the OS limitation not the cameras. I suppose if they went with a linux platform they could have longer continuous recording with bigger files. Again unless you are recording a non stop production like A LONG PLAY you'll normally not run into the file size limit. Each time you stop and start a new recording a new file is created and the limit restarts. So you could have 10 - 600 meg files on a 8... » Read More 16x9 actual will give you a little more time for the HD 2 gigabyte limit but it's still limited. Again if you reduce resolution you will get a hudge boost in recording time. The file size limit is the OS limitation not the cameras. I suppose if they went with a linux platform they could have longer continuous recording with bigger files. Again unless you are recording a non stop production like A LONG PLAY you'll normally not run into the file size limit. Each time you stop and start a new recording a new file is created and the limit restarts. So you could have 10 - 600 meg files on a 8 gig card and still have space for morve videos. « Show Less
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The max capacity it supports is 4GB microSDHC. Format it as FAT32 filesystem if it didn't come that way.
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It should work on any computer. It supports NTFS, FAT, FAT32, exFAT file systems on a Windows computer. The first and the last allow files greater than 2GB to be allocated, an HD movie could be a lot bigger! I can't remember how is it formatted by the factory but, in doubt, reformat as NTFS or exFAT with quick option. exFAT will meet more compatibility with other devices (phones, tablets); if security is a point of attention for you then choose NTFS.
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Depend what sizes of hard disk's you installed in this machine. 4 x 4TB = 16TB is the Max.
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It's because those are 1000MB Gigabytes instead of the 1024MB Gibibytes Windows use to measure the size, Those can also be called Gigabytes, hence the confusion. If you plug it on a mac it will say it's 30GB, but the file sizes will also seem bigger so no additional data can be stored
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It all depends on the quality of the video. There is a 2 gb size limit. Then it switches to another file.
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I guess it not means the size of the HD, but it has a limit size of transfer, if the file is 200gbs it cant be transfer, the max size of the files that can be transfer is 160 gb, no metter if the HD is 4 Tb. You can transfer all files u want but the files cant be bigger that 160 gb.so le read again: [it will transfer files] "Up to 480 Mbps data transfer rates,[but those files that can be transfer at that speed had a size limit:] 160GB capacity max" Thats is what I understand.
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Yes, 4TB is the largest file size this drive can support (being a 4TB drive).The file size limit for the HFS+ journaled file system (common Mac file system and the format on these drives) is in excess of the capacity of this drive.The HFS+ journaled file system has a maximum file (and drive) size of 8 EB (or eight million TB).
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I have a 16gb sd card in mine. A movie that is 1hr and 35 min is about 460mg and there are 1024 mb in a gb. It really would depend on how long your movies are how much room they would take up. Books, games, photos and music don't really take up that much space it is the movies.I also I read on other blogs that you can use a up to a 32 gb SDHC card in the device so you may research this option so you can set up the device as you see fit.
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I don't know. I've been using 8G flash drives or an old WD Cavier 313000, 13G ide hard drive. I'm not sure if it's formatted in Fat/NFTS. Sorry!
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I've been able to format every thumb drive smaller than 64GB to FATxx. Don't have any reason why this one would refuse the format.
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I see this question a number of times here. There is a misunderstanding about disks 3TB or larger will only show 2.19TB. ONLY IF you are trying to make it a bootable device. If you are going to use it as a backup disks and if you just want to dump files there, it is not a problem. I would say it is Amazon's problem in that they were not clear. This is unfortunate, but I wonder if anyone chose a lower capacity disk due to the comment.