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Posted by ranger on 09-15-2000 01:36 PM:

I need everyone's opinion--should I first purchase the backup module or the 8mb flash module for my Visor Deluxe ??

Posted by RobertT on 09-15-2000 01:55 PM:

Personally, I bought the backup module first because I don't have or want access to a computer to hot-sync all the time. The backup is a one-step-self-contained-idiot-prof-save-your-butt device that backs up the entire Visor with out hassles. When, not if, your Visor has to be cold reset, you will thank yourself that you have it.

I also have an 8mb flash module. Its sits in the desk waiting for me to find I use for it, but the backup module is used daily.

Robert

Posted by VoxDei on 09-15-2000 03:02 PM:

RobertT said it well...When I first got my Visor I wasn't clear on the differences between the two modules, but got the backup first. I consider it an essential tool to use with my Visor - it has saved me many times! The 8 meg module is helpful if you really want to carry tons of stuff around. I have about 40 games and a huge library that I carry around on it. It's not essential, but it is certainly nice to have. It has provided the extra "headroom" I've needed to load mapopolis on it too.

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Posted by Fleabag on 09-15-2000 04:13 PM:

Get the backup module, it's cheap and when (not if) you loose your data away from your computer, you'll be glad you have it.

Posted by BudPritchard on 09-15-2000 06:02 PM:

Definitly agree that the backup module should be the first purchase. You can recover your Visor with a hot sync, but if you are away from your PC, the Visor becomes useless if batteries go or hard reset is required.

Posted by John Nowak on 09-15-2000 07:26 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by ranger
should I first purchase the backup module or the 8mb flash module for my Visor Deluxe ??

I suggest getting the one you need more: if you're running out of space, get the Flash module first and migrate some applications. If not, get the backup module first.

Posted by Mark Squires on 09-19-2000 07:24 PM:

The backup is essential.

I also wonder why the 8 meg flash module is $80 and the 8 meg backup is $40. The difference seems unreasonable.

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Posted by dkessler on 09-19-2000 08:59 PM:

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Originally posted by Mark Squires
I also wonder why the 8 meg flash module is $80 and the 8 meg backup is $40. The difference seems unreasonable.

The flash module has to integrate with the PalmOS memory manager. That dictates 16-bit wide flash memory that is linearly addressable and also imposes a higher speed requirement (users don't expect to see a slow down when they run an app out of flash).

The backup module can use whatever architecture is cheapest since only Handspring's backup/restore software interfaces to it. The memory in it can also be significantly slower. If you look at flash chip prices, you'll find at least a 2x difference between the slow and fast parts.

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