Registered: Aug 2000
Location: CA
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Best Memory Upgrade??

I have been researching the various memory upgrades available for my VPL. I'm stumped as to which module to buy. What are your experiences/preferences with the following: Memplug, HS Flash, Hagiwara Flash, Matchbookdrive Adaptor?? Thanks for the help! Lorraine

Registered: Dec 2000
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I use the 16mg Hagiwara

Hey Lorraine no one answered your post! I hate that. I still have three unanswered with a ton of view. Oh well.


I use the 16mg Hagiwara and for the most part have been completely satisfied. Basically it is like your internal ram. U have to move files from the internal to the card. When you stick the card in you get a program called file mover. Just do not move the database portion (ie the part that gets written to when you add records). It is sort of trial and error on some programs and hacks.


I keep all my games, utility programs (ones I refer to now and then), photos, and ebooks. I use Actions Names alot so I just copy it over there for backup purposes, but keep it in the main ram.

Use backup buddy! This backs up your Visor and the stuff on your flash card. It will not restore the files to your card in the event of a crash, but you will have a directory folder of those items and you can restore them a group at a time (u have to move them to the Visor then move to the card then go and select another group...this is only if u have a complete melt down).

One key thing is to leave (I leave between 2-3mg) some free ram on the internal Visor. The file mover needs this to do its transfer. The only times I had the flash card want to reformat was when I had very little interal memory available and tried to move a huge file.

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Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Escondido, CA
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DIfferences

I own MEMPLUG, Hagiwara 16MB Flash, and Innodrive CompactFlash Adapter. Depending on your actual use of the additional memory will ultimately decide which format to purchase.

I use the Hagiwara Flash card to store all games and simple applications.

I use MEMPLUG (SmartMedia version) to store all of my documents and reference material for work

I use InnoDrive CompactFlash Adapter as storage and viewing of my photos (my digital camera uses compactflash media).

Smartmedia seems to be faster and takes less energy to run.

Hope this helps a little.

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I forget but I think the MAtchbook is going for $20 (the flush one $15 for the one that sticks out some) so I may add that since its so cheap! Sort of extra storage when I need it.

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NavXO Off topic but your nick made me think of it

I have a good friend in the Navy, working as a Senator's liason right now, but I know he was issued a Palm V (2mg :-( ) Did you get one issued by the Navy? I read an article of the Navy using them on a ship with I think Bluetooth to keep all updated wirelessly!

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