Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 12

Ok, just a simple question about the thinmodem+. It's got 8 megs on there, and that sounds great to me, but I was wondering about the functionality of that memory. Does it work about the same way as the plain vanilla 8 meg module, or is it closer to the CF modules, where everything has to be shuffled back and forth?

Registered: Sep 2000
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The Card Access Thinmodem Plus's 8MB (approx. 7.5MB usable) of flash memory is used and accessed exactly the same way as the popular 8MB Flash Module from Handspring.

We have included FileMover, adapted from Handspring's FileMover application, which works in a similar fashion.

Unfortunately, we can't say that all apps will run right off of the module due to the fact that some apps don't handle running from a non-editable memory gracefully. There are several good posts on this discussion board about such applications.

Also, you may want to give a look at an additional application we are making available off the website which allows files to be copied directly into the Thinmodem Flash Memory.

-Card Access

Registered: Nov 2000
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 201

Another Question

Well hey, since we have someone from Card Access here answering questions...

I noticed that the slot for the cable dongle is on the far edge of the module. Does this mean that it's possible to use the ThinModem+ while keeping the Visor in, say, a Handspring case (which uses the "snap on" technique to hold the Visor in place) or with the hard cover snapped on the back of the Visor?

Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Inglewood, CA, USA
Posts: 390

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Originally posted by Card Access
Also, you may want to give a look at an additional application we are making available off the website which allows files to be copied directly into the Thinmodem Flash Memory.

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Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posts: 406

Original Thinmodem

So when are you guys going to update the original Thinmodem to support 56k connections? I surely thought you would do this before releasing another springboard..

Registered: Sep 2000
Location:
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We appreciate your patience with the upgrade for Thinmodem. Since we have decided to make essentially the same software available for both products (Thinmodem/Thinmodem+), what we call 'version 2.0', the upgrade is naturally following on the heels of the Thinmodem+ release. This is due to the fact that the 2.0 'upgrade' has an added level of complexity versus having 2.0 programmed at the factory. We are working to make the upgrade process as smooth as possible.

Please bear with us.

Thanks,

Card Access

Registered: Aug 2000
Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Posts: 79

Also, you may want to give a look at an additional application we are making available off the website which allows files to be copied directly into the Thinmodem Flash Memory.

-Card Access

1. Is this utility limited to use with ThinModem and ThinModem+? Can I use the utility to load my maps into my MatchBookDrive Compact Flash?

2. Is this part of the Audible Springboard Module?

3. Where is it on the Card Access site?

From,
One of the faithful

Registered: Jan 2001
Location:
Posts: 23

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Originally posted by narnia_77

Can the USBFileMover program be used to write directly to Handsprings 8mb Flash module, or is this something special for the TM/TM+? Thanks.

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Registered: Sep 2000
Location:
Posts: 33

All,

We have identified and fixed the Fatal Error issue when trying to use AvantGo's MobileLink software with the USBFileMover (version 1.0) application installed on your handheld.

A new version is available from our website. You'll want to download the .zip file again and re-install the .prc file onto your handheld (the desktop portion hasn't changed).

To verify you are running the ne version on your handheld, you can go to Options->About and look at the version, which will now read 'Version 1.1'

-Card Access

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Them Twin Cities
Posts: 1758

I was on the fence on this product, but after seeing this level of service, I'm in! WTG Cardaccess!

Registered: Feb 2001
Location:
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Way to go CardAccess!!!

I love my Thinmodem, it never leaves my Visor. One request though, how about adding Fax support? :-) Thanks!

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Registered: Aug 2000
Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Posts: 79

Cannot read or write to MatchBookDrive CF Adapter with USB Mover. Pity.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 99

Hey, card access, want some of my $$$

If you CAN do some simple modifications to the USB file mover software to make it work with the HS 8mb flash module, I for one would gladly pay 5 or 10 bucks for such software. I envision myself using an extra cradle and my visor's 3mb of free space to bring files to and from work ;O)

Or you could just wait till I have the money burning a hole in my pocket to buy your modem/memory combo. It'll be warm soon and I'll be short the extra jacket-pocket-space for my clunky oversized battery-hog HS modem.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Ogden, UT
Posts: 11

Digital Lines?

So, can I use a thinmodem+ with a digital line? Is there an adapter or something that will allow me to do this? Will the module at least warn me if I plug it into a digital line? If I can't use this with a digital line I won't buy one.
Card Access! I love your idea, but until this is fixed you ain't gett'n my money!

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 247

Thinmodem+ and OmniRemote

I noticed that with the Thinmodem in my Visor Prism, I cannot run OmniRemote and instead get a message saying that "Another program is blocking the serial port."

I take it that the Thinmodem uses one of the two COM ports available for the Visor and thus Omniremote won't work when I have the Thinmodem in.

This could be an issue to consider when using the Thinmodem+ as with that amount of memory, I am more likely to leave the module in permanently.

Is there any way at all to get around this?

I'm a very satisfied owner of the original Thinmodem and I was just wondering, Card Access, when the V90 update will be available for download?

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Last edited by Tan Kit Hoong on 02-25-2001 at 05:28 PM

Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Midwest
Posts: 232

Re: Thinmodem+ and OmniRemote

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Originally posted by Tan Kit Hoong
I noticed that with the Thinmodem in my Visor Prism, I cannot run OmniRemote and instead get a message saying that "Another program is blocking the serial port."
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Is there any way at all to get around this?

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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 247

I was talking about the Omniremote software, not the Springboard.

Omniremote exists as a software only download or as a Springboard. I have the software.

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I believe its because when a modem is inserted serial traffic is redirected to the Springboard slot, since thats where Palms were setup to have their modem. Since you can only have serial or IR, not both, having the modem inserted is using IR.

Thats the best explanation I can think of, but then how does to Stowaway and other keyboards work at the same time? Theres a similar disscussion going on about if BlueTooth would have this limit or not in the Wireless section...

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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Kuala Lumpur
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Well, actually, like a PC, I think it all boils down to the number of available COM (communications) ports on the Visor.

While PCs typically have 4 COM ports, the Visor has only 2.

Therefore, the infrared port takes up one COM port while the USB/serial connection takes up the other COM port.

This means that you can use the modem and the keyboard with no problems, because the Modem will take over the COM for the infrared while the keyboard uses the other.

The problem is that Omniremote tries to access the same COM port that the modem uses, which gives rise to the conflict.

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