Not sure of zen microphoto feature

Hi,
Been browsing on-line for data and reviews on microphoto, which I intend to purchase. I am very interested weather it can be used for direct photo transfer from digital camera (in my case konica minolta a200) this would be a great feature for me when travelling longer periods.
I've also followed the discussion on the forum (and @ nomads) about the firmware requests? Do you think (or have you seen) that there will be continuous development of the zen series thru firmwares or will it plain "new feature-new product" non consumer friendly strategy?
I've also been stupendified on the fact that the MP does not work unless XPsp is installed due to the MTP? Naturally the section made as hard dri've can be used as normal, lettered dri've under all os's? or have I misunderstood it's
All comments and info especially is most appreciated.
.pumpuli.

pumpuli .. re item , I (have just bought the microphoto) but highly doubt you could direct xfer photos to it while travelling (although is a great request and I'd use it the same way). It does not have a card reader, and if you connected a card reader to it via USB, I doubt that the unit has the drivers etc. to do that. not that it could not be developed by creative but it would have to be prioritized...not sure if there's any hacks out there to do this..would be interesting to see. can't comment on the other items. good luck!

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<IMG src="http://www.freepgs.com/deviation56/zen/zen8.jpg">Message Edited by deviation56 on 0-09-2005 2:7 AM

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