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Does anyone know if the 2 megabytes of flash memory on the InnoPak/2V are able to run programs (such as games, eBooks, etc) off the InnoPak/2V itself? I have a 2MB Visor, and after recently discovering AvantGo, want to expand my memory without spending too much. Hence, I'm considering purchasing the InnoPak/2V since it is cheap and available.

Thanks in advance,
Phil



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You need to keep in mind the general rule about flash memory (such as those found in the InnoPak/2V, the 8MB Flash Module, or, for your Palm-centric users, the flash memory on some Palm models):

Appllications that have data that changes should not be moved to flash. And, if the application self-modifies itself, it should be on the Visor and not in flash. In general (there are some apps/data that don't follow this rule).

In your case, you mentioned games and eBooks-- most games I've seen have a prefs/data file. The game itself could be moved to flash but their preference/data files should remain in the Visor. eBooks-- the app and the doc files for the most part could be moved to flash, but if the doc reader has a preference file, I'd leave it on the Visor.

And don't forget one of the underrated use of flash memory-- a place to back up your core Visor data files! (on my old Palm III, my back up core data files in flash has saved my bacon more than once).

[This message has been edited by ProjectZero (edited 06-26-2000).]

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Originally posted by PhillyPhil99:
Does anyone know if the 2 megabytes of flash memory on the InnoPak/2V are able to run programs (such as games, eBooks, etc) off the InnoPak/2V itself?

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