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[mrklaw]

I know its a duo slot, but would a normal mem. stick pro fit and work (albeit sticking out)?

I have some of those already from my camera, and I'd prefer not to pay again when I buy a PSP.

My camera locks the card in place with a 'push to lock, push again to unlock'. If that catch is at the contacts end of the card, then surely there is no reason why a big stick wouldn't work?

Similar question for those little half MMC cards. They come in the nokia 7610 for example. Would a full size MMC fit?

 

[Mrbob]

I don't think so. I think they work the other way around (Can put a duo in a normal memory stick slot but I think you need an adapter) but I don't believe a regular memory stick works in a duo slot.

Which sucks. I wish Sony would have stuck with the regular format. Everything else I have uses it. Lame they are using the Duo to push with the PSP.

 

[snapty00]

I don't think so. I think they work the other way around (Can put a duo in a normal memory stick slot but I think you need an adapter) but I don't believe a regular memory stick works in a duo slot.

Which sucks. I wish Sony would have stuck with the regular format. Everything else I have uses it. Lame they are using the Duo to push with the PSP.

Same here. They could've picked any number of other standards and I probably would've had it. Pretty fucking lame, in my opinion.

 

[mrklaw]

Just checked my camera again. Seems like the locking mechanism is on the little circular cut out near the contact pins (see the pic)

So I would think that a normal one would fit a duo slot, providing the entrance is clear (doesn't need to close) - you just need an adapter to use a duo in a normal slot as its too long.

mmm. So I should be OK with my normal sticks, which is good news - plus they are currently available up to 2GB, which is way bigger than the duo, so good for movie ripping/mp3

 

[kaching]

Don't think so, mrklaw...It's not just the physical length of the duo sticks that's different, the height and depth are apparently different as well:

Q3. What are the dimensions of Memory Stick media?
A3. Standard-size Memory Stick media measures 50.0 (W) x 21.5 (H) x 2.8 (D) mm (1.97 x 0.85 x 0.11 in). Memory Stick Duo media, designed specifically for use in ultra-compact and wearable devices, is only approx. one-third the volume and half the weight of standard-size media. It measures 31.0(W) x 20.0(H) x 1.6(D) mm (1.22 x 0.79 x 0.06 in).

From the official Memory Stick FAQ @ http://www.memorystick.com/en/support/faq.html#faq1

So a Duo only slot can specifically be smaller in every physical dimension, meaning a standard size MemStick wouldn't even fit.