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Originally posted by EricG
Can I assume that you can also use a standard USB smartmedia reader/writer to copy data from your pc to the smartmedia card with having to hotsync it to the visor first? (please say yes)

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Ok, NOW I WANT ONE TOO!!!!! I am SOOOOO waiting for this module!!!

I got about a dozen things to do with it..

I also hope the "backup" function properly backs up "ALL" the files on the Visor, in particular the "SyncAddressDB", "SyncDatebookDB", "SyncMailDB", "SyncMemoDB", "SyncToDoDB" databases on the Visor, I use the EasySync notes conduit and the handspring backup module does not properly back these files up, the result, when I restore from a hard reset with the backup module, all my mail, addresses, todos, and memos are corrupted, I have to manually back these files up after using the backup module to my Minstrel S flash ram via the Minstrel File Mover. I really hope I no longer have to do this.. (here's hoping)

Any idea on release dates?

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Re: Really Exited!

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Originally posted by Visor Guy2
...is there any way at all to hotsync pics from the SM card to the desktop? If so that would be helpful when travelling and I want to E-Mail people pictures.

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How did you get to become a tester?

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Why is the word "Test" in quotes or a misnomer?

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Originally posted by miradu2000
How did you get to become a tester?

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Doc moving

What I need is a large memory drive (CF or SM) that I can store several large texts on. The reader can stay in RAM if needed. The problem with the current situation is that these are all so large that moving them back and forth as a single file takes a long time. I may not have the minutes to wait for the info. We should encourage someone to develop a doc reader that will pull the file in off of the CF card while you read.

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Re: Doc moving

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Originally posted by bigredmed
What I need is a large memory drive (CF or SM) that I can store several large texts on. The reader can stay in RAM if needed. The problem with the current situation is that these are all so large that moving them back and forth as a single file takes a long time. I may not have the minutes to wait for the info. We should encourage someone to develop a doc reader that will pull the file in off of the CF card while you read.

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The exact date has not been announced yet, but the email I recieved from Portable Innovations says they will be updating their website on 3/5/01, and that the module will be available by the middle of March. The only thing that the module is missing that is currently reflected on their website is the unattended automated backups. A small thing to miss, and probably better that it isn't their considering how low some of our batteries can get after a couple of hours playing Zap and SimCity. Another thing about the backup - the backup routing backs up EVERYTHING in the Visors memory, including locked files, so there is not worry about losing data files that are usually not backed up by a hotsync.

James, if you would like me to write a full review, just drop me a line and I can get it to you before release of the module. My testing of the module has been alot more intensive than many (at least according to the emails I have recieved in thanks from the company), and as the manager of a large tech support team, I can tell you that I also have fully researched the integration of this module into the daily workings of alot of our support staff. Imagine being able to get critical company data back from employee's daily when they leave, and then having a bank of smart-media adapters in the server room updating the information for support staff at night to be returned to them the next morning when they log on. My guys are already drooling ;-)

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Name that price?

Sounds great! I was about to order the Match when I saw thed announcement. Their site references Palmgear which doesn't list it.

How much does it cost and where can I get one?

Thanks --- you lucky beta tester you!

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price at Palmgear and Amazon will be US$49.95. Here is the announcment email.

MemPlug Available Announcement
We would like to announced that our product "MemPlug" will be available in
palmgear.com and amazon.com in the middle of March. The selling price is
US$49.95. Please break this news now. Yeah! We highly recommend you to
distribute our great news to your friends. Also, you are very welcomed to
discuss our product and Pi Applications to anyone anywhere anytime.

gMovie
Here are the gMovieMaker remarks:
1) It supports media format: AVI, DV, MPEG-1*, and QuickTime
2) You can save your movie files in Visor's RAM by PiMover or HOTSYNC after
file convertion
3) You can view the movies form SmartMedia Card after tranfer converted
files under the directory of Palm/Programs/gMedia/ through SmartMedia card
reader
Any further question, please feel free to contact me ASAP or check the
gMovie Maker User Guide.

Please let me know ASAP if you do not receive our MemPlug update and
gMovieMaker programs.


Best Regards,

Chloe
Portable Innovation Technology

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Updated website

Check out the updated website:

www.memplug.com

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Hey adfleisher, when did you get that email, I signed up on their website a while ago to be notified and have not got anything yet..

Thanks.. Eric

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The sign up site shall have removed.

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Re: Doc moving

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We should encourage someone to develop a doc reader that will pull the file in off of the CF card while you read.

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That is soooo sweeet.. I have the entire Sybase & DB2 reference manuals in PDF (converted to pdb (text only) )files just itching to be put on my visor.

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Yes,
Cspotrun with memplug support is in its beta already, and has pass to our beta testers to collect feedback.

All PalmDoc (pdb format) will be directly access through Memplug's File System API.

Your Visor will no longer fill up by doc., place them on SmartMedia. And bring your private library with you on your smartmedia card.

The reader will be available to download free of charge once it is stable.

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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now please get on Palmgear's backside and get them to put up the memplug for sale on the website, I want to order one!!!

-Eric

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How do the movies look?

I think you just sold me on this product with the text viewer app! I was all set to buy a CF adapter and then I read this thread. Look forward to using the MemPlug!

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About Memplug's movie player.

The movie player is excellent, which is also directly access the SmartMedia Card through Memplug's file API, (For details spec, and want to join memplug's development? Pls sign up www.memplug.com devleoper's section)

I have a 12MB color movie resides on my SmartMedia card, and view it with my prism.

The movie player is developed by 3rd party and bundled with Memplug as a bonus application. Only the coverter will cost you about $US30.

But Memplug only cost you less than $US50 and bundle with full version of the converter.
Our company's mission is to provide affortable module for all our users.

For the doc. reader, it would be available for download later in Memplug's webpage.