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Okay, I know that this question has found its way into various other threads, but I'm getting dizzy trying to synthesize the information from different places and times. Also there have been updates that make the earlier threads somewhat obsolete.

So, here's the question (leaving out Memplug and the 8 and 16 mb flash modules), where do people stand on Matchbook Drive vs. Innopocket vs. Nxist? (Since PalmGear continues to be disingenuous about the Memplug, I guess I'm going to give up on that option and go CF.)

Before you answer, note that Kopsis has "released" a beta version of their FAFileMover (1.3) that has added the concept of plug-ins so developers can more easily adapt their programs to access information on the CF. Kopsis is also providing a modified version of CSpotRun that can access docs from the CF. Here's a quote from Kessler's post to the FlashAdapter Forum this morning.

"So what's new with 1.3.0? Well, FAFileMover now supports "plug-in" applications. We mentioned that we were working on this in a previous message, but for those that missed it, a plug-in is just a way to launch an application from within FAFileMover and "give it" the currently selected file.

Currently only one plug-in is included, but it's a good one! We've modified the CSpotRun doc reader to be able to read doc files *directly* off the CF card and we're including a plug-in that launches CSpotRun in that special mode. There's a lot more detail in the release notes included in the ZIP file so check it out."

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For CF I think Innopocket is better.
Anyway, I just try the FAFileMover ver 1.3, and it's rock!
now my innopocket have the same capability with my memplug, for reading a doc!

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Originally posted by Anomaly
So, here's the question (leaving out Memplug and the 8 and 16 mb flash modules), where do people stand on Matchbook Drive vs. Innopocket vs. Nxist? (Since PalmGear continues to be disingenuous about the Memplug, I guess I'm going to give up on that option and go CF.)

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Thanks for the info, Dave. Just as I was ready to buy a CF adapter

I know you aren't producing the Adapter, but can you give me any idea of what you meant by "soon?"

Thanks again

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Just out of interest, do Mr Kessler, do you usually e-mail registered users of FA filemover informing them of updates? I Only just found out about the last release (1.2)cos I remembered decided to check your website. Great work on the software though

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Dunno where that extra "do" came from, Soz

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Originally posted by Anomaly
I know you aren't producing the Adapter, but can you give me any idea of what you meant by "soon?"

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Originally posted by grayum
Just out of interest, do Mr Kessler, do you usually e-mail registered users of FA filemover informing them of updates? I Only just found out about the last release (1.2)cos I remembered decided to check your website. Great work on the software though

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No, unfortunately I haven't yet been given a release date from the vendor. Hardware production depends on so many non-technical issues (component shippments, production line startup issues, packaging, marketing, etc.) that I wouldn't even dare to speculate. But the prototypes I have are fully functional and the memory expansion market is currently very competitive and moving very rapidly - so you can bet the vendor will be bending over backwards to get the new adapter out ASAP.

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Kinda figured that would be your answer. Well, I guess I'll just have to wait patiently. I've made it a year without, a little longer shouldn't kill me.

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FAFilemover also works on IBM CF harddrive. (with power adapter) Now there is API (plug-in) for apps to read and write CF Drive. What is it called? KS-DOS?

I can see Kopsis becoming MS for CF adapter.

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I got a Innopocket CF adaptor, does that mean I have to get another adaptor to make an autofile mover work when it is eventually available? (Will it ever be available?), How are Plug and Play CF adopter different from the current adaptors?

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Originally posted by tee10tan
I got a Innopocket CF adaptor, does that mean I have to get another adaptor to make an autofile mover work when it is eventually available? (Will it ever be available?), How are Plug and Play CF adopter different from the current adaptors?

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FAFileMover version 1.3

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Originally posted by akur
For CF I think Innopocket is better.
Anyway, I just try the FAFileMover ver 1.3, and it's rock!
now my innopocket have the same capability with my memplug, for reading a doc!

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I thought version 1.2 is the latest? Did I (a registered user) miss an announcement?

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Re: FAFileMover version 1.3

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Originally posted by SpeakerCoach
I thought version 1.2 is the latest? Did I (a registered user) miss an announcement?

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MemPlug 'AutoCF'

Hey guys. Why bother with CF solutions. I heard that MemPlug's 'AutoCF' (I don't have the offical name) will be ready very soon. A friend of mine was chosen as one of the beta testers. He said that the software is a majic and it basically turns the SmartMedia Card memory into your Visors internal memory. He has over 30MB of apps and databases at his launcher it includes 30MB of TR reference documents, another 10MB of WordSmith doc, 30 games and Noah Lite dictionary (full version) ....

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MemPlug (more info)

I also heard that the backorder of MemPlug @ Palmgear will go away very soon since they just did a big shipment to PG.
Also, MemPlug will be available in major retail stores very soon.

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philip,

Since the letters N, D, and A don't appear to be in your friend's alphabet , can you tell us what the 8/16 MB flash module is for? If you don't know what I'm talking about, nevermind.

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Be Wary

I am wary of this Philip guy. He just signed up on the boards and all he si talking about is the "New" MemPLug and how good it is. Could he be working for the MemPlug people in any way? He reminds of the Pump and Dumpers on Stock boards.

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Be wary, but be fair

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Originally posted by yardie
I am wary of this Philip guy. He just signed up on the boards and all he si talking about is the "New" MemPLug and how good it is. Could he be working for the MemPlug people in any way? He reminds of the Pump and Dumpers on Stock boards.

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Okay, so we've got info on the beta software and the new design. But what I'm really interested in was the statement about retail availability. Anybody...?