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The initial sync didn't seem to take that long on a 802.11n connection using DoubleTwist/AirSync. (around 20G music/videos).

But that's besides the point - the neat thing about wireless sync is that you don't have to wait with the device physically tied up to your PC. In my case I was using it while the sync happened in the background. More over with wireless sync - I buy my MP3s at Amazon on my laptop and they automatically go out to my Android devices without needing any special action on my part.

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Out of curiosity, how much storage have you been able to get on your Android device?

You can get at least 32GB on most of the phones (plus internal storage ranging from 512MB to 4GB). Some of them may support SDXC, meaning you can go beyond 32GB (I know there are 64GB cards for purchase, probably larger ones for insane prices).

Link to 32GB card that will work in just about all Android devices: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139...

Thanks, I just ordered one. I have a G2 now, but I've had everything from the G1 to the CLIQ to the MyTouch Slide and it's been really confusing figuring out what microSD will work and what won't.

I don't know what the technical issues are, but I can't wait until you can match the storage of an iPod. I love doubleTwist, and if I could have it just sync everything automatically it would be so ideal, but my collection is way too big, but it fits on the biggest iPod so I end up still carrying both.

That's an SD card - not microSD - you might want to revisit your order. Sandisk 32Gb (http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MicroSDHC-SDSDQ-032G-A11M-Reta...) works for me on 2-3 devices.

Yeah, my mistake, I just saw the similar description and figured it was the same model. The Amazon link is the one I ordered. Good looking out though, thanks.

Sorry about that, I've updated it to be a microSDHC card now. I clearly wasn't paying enough attention with my original link.

No sweat, you're in the clear. On another topic, are you aware of a good leading indicator for storage increases? I can't believe that I am at the stage where 32GB doesn't seem like that much, but here I am.

Unfortunately, since your phone has an SDHC slot, you're going to be limited to the 32GB card. Hopefully phones will begin supporting the SDXC standard, which goes to 2TB cards, but the largest I've seen so far have been 128GB and they're unbelievably expensive. I suspect that those prices will drop soon, but I have no insight as to what indicates price drops for them and such.

4Gb(Internal) + 32Gb(external) on my Nexus One. 32Gb(Internal)+32Gb(External) on Xoom - external one awaiting a software update.

There are Android devices that go up to 48Gb (16+32) IIRC.

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