C64 SD Card reader,"which one to buy"

[replayuk]

Any help on which sd reader to buy for my c64, there are so many to choose from!
I want it to be external, and basically do the job of what my 1541 does.
If possible i would also like it to work for my vic20 as well, "If Possible"

Thanks for any advice given on this subject.

 

[cercamon]

I've been using the SD Infinity for two years now without issues. The new model Princess also support the .tap files. It's compatible with all 8-bit commodore machines, including Vic 20, c16, plus/4 and the 128. You can find it here: www.manosoft.it

Also the UK1541 is very good http://wiki.projekt64.filety.pl/

 

[replayuk]

I`ve been looking around ebay & found this
Plus it just looks like my 1541 drive but smaller, any idea`s if this would work.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beige-SD2...501256?hash=item4d0c56ddc8:g:7sUAAOxy0NtTEQKk

 

[Draven]

Hi Replayuk,

I have just purchased one of these exact models. They are fantastic little devices and are ideal for the intro into SD card gaming at a reasonable price. (sold over 600 so can't be too shabby.....)
If you are looking for more bells & whistles, and hardware emulation of the 1541 drive for better compatibility with certain files, or additional features ,then the options listed above are great.
There is also a chameleon cartridge and a 1541 Ultimate II to add to the mix, both the top end kit with prices to match.
I am happy with this for now, but will be investing in one of the big boys in the future
Best Regards

I`ve been looking around ebay & found this
Plus it just looks like my 1541 drive but smaller, any idea`s if this would work.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beige-SD2...501256?hash=item4d0c56ddc8:g:7sUAAOxy0NtTEQKk

 

[replayuk]

Cheers Draven that answer will do me, i`m only after something cheap and cheerful to connect to the old boy, so for now that will do just fine.

Great news.

 

[klx300r]

I love my vC64SD v2 Infinity by manosoft! It has a great menu system and loads up everything I try with no problems.

 

[kneehighspy]

i use one called the SD1564, it looks like a 1541 except its bigger than the ones posted here and it requires an external 12v supply. i purchased it from europe, i am in US and it wasnt cheap, this was like three years ago, but it works a treat. it didnt have an external drive id select so i installed one, but i am sure the other ones posted here work just fine, they are all based on the same specs.

 

[mrr19121970]

I also have the sdrive1564. It has a 5V external power supply, is switchable, uses a 1541 cable and has a cool LCD display on it. For me the best of the SD2IEC units based on screen, PSU and connecting cable.

 

[Amon_RA]

The 1541 Ultimate-II is everything I ever wanted on a C64, I'm really happy with it.
I don't think there's one out there that has more features, or is easier to use.

 

[replayuk]

I would just like to add that i did buy the little sd card reader the little 1541 look alike from this site link below. i dont like to plugg website to sales but i honestly think that any of the members wondering about what to buy for sd card reading for the c64 they wont go wrong buying this at all.

http://www.thefuturewas8bit.com/index.php/sd2iec-info

and I will recommend it to anyone after a nice little 1541 look alike sd card reader to load in all your programs, I've not come across anything as yet that it won't load in and if I was honest me and the kids have been having so much fun on the c64 due to buying this device.


I would like to once again thank the members of amibay for directing me to this sd card reader, it's cheap & cheerful & does the job brilliant.

Thanks Guys!