problem with lexar ms

[c2tb]

I just bought a lexar 128 mb memory stick from amazon. maybe I'm an idiot but: when I tried to transfer the data from my sony memory stick, I had problems. Specifically, I transferred all of the files (using a flash card reader) from my sony ms to my desktop then replaced the sony ms with my lexar and tried to drag the files into it. I kept getting a " disc is write protected error for some ( but not all) of the files. I tried to format it several ways to no avail. The switch on the back is in the appropriate position. Am I missing something simple or is this product defective? My hope was to take the sony ms back to best buy for a refund, which I can't do until i get the lexar to work appropriately. Please help



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04-16-2003 04:16 PM

[aardvarko]

tried formatting the card?

[n2ifp]

It's possible to get a defective stick, you should not have had to format it. You can only format in a Clie or a Sony camera, do not try to format with a PC.

[c2tb]

Thanks alot. I tried to format it in the clie, however the clie keeps telling me to check the lock switch ( which is in the unlock position). Coincidntally, the clie shows a small key icon above the stick as if it is locked.

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by c2tb
Thanks alot. I tried to format it in the clie, however the clie keeps telling me to check the lock switch ( which is in the unlock position). Coincidntally, the clie shows a small key icon above the stick as if it is locked.

Best to see if you can get a replacement. Something is definitely wrong with it!

[c2tb]

Thanks again. I called lexar and will be sending back. I appreciate the help

[samsitedesigns]

I have one too! i tested my lexar i dont know why but the original sony stick seems faster.. or maybe it could be the fact that my sony stick is 64 mb and my lexar is 128....


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[Raybot]

I suspect whoever did the chips may have a bad batch ... we've got a few original Sony memory sticks (8 meg Aibo 'programming' ones) that have the same problem ... anything you shove it into recons its write protected even if it isn't ...


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[pharmer]

Could be a driver compatibility prob.

I had a problem with my lexar 128 mb stick being read in my card reader and had to install a new driver from the manufacturer's site. Turns out there was a timing issue with the Dazzle Memory stick reader and the Lexar brand 128 MB memory stick.

Don't know if this applies to your situation, but it worked for me.

My 2 cents.
pharmer

[vmax]

Never noticed any of those problems with my 3 Lexar 128mb sticks, I use 'm in my Clié, camera and usb stick reader.
Did you try putting the switch in the other position just to make sure? :)

[rclodfelter]

I had a stick that would cause the clie to reset and when using transfer in the mp3 app it caused my pc to reboot. I formated it in a card reader and everything has been fine every since. I would give it a try before I go thru the headache of returning it.

Good Luck.

[Crash]

Originally posted by n2ifp
do not try to format with a PC. I have an 8Mb stick that came with my Mini-DV camcorder. When I recently put it in my NZ90, the Clie said it wasn't formatted. I put the stick in my USB reader and formatted it using the standard Windows format . It's worked fine ever since.

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by Crash
I have an 8Mb stick that came with my Mini-DV camcorder. When I recently put it in my NZ90, the Clie said it wasn't formatted. I put the stick in my USB reader and formatted it using the standard Windows format . It's worked fine ever since.

Very good, but it most cases with the larger sticks it doesn't work. I have had a long history with Palm devices and they can be very finicky. Even the new MS Pro has a downloadable MS Pro Formatter for PC's. When you format from a PC, there is usually something missing. Always had better results formatting in a Sony camera or the Clie. Some other the older Clie's came with a MS formater on the CD.

Sorry, I should have been a little more explicit. One other item is to put the MS in a card reader and use some kind of disk error checking app like Scandisk or Norton's Disk Doctor.