Registered: Jan 2000
Location: Arizona
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Same old Backup Module question

I know this has been asked a million times already, but since the search function is now worthless with the four character word limit, I'll have to ask it again.

Does the Backup module restore your Visor EXACTLY to the way it was before?

I have been using Backup All, but it only works halfway, and recently failed me. I have never tried backup buddy, so is there something that will restore my Visor to EXACTLY the way it was. I mean how hard can it be to copy the contents of the memory bit for bit and restore it exactly.

Thanks,

Justin

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Re: Same old Backup Module question

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Originally posted by utz
Does the Backup module restore your Visor EXACTLY to the way it was before?

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Registered: May 2000
Location: St. Paul, MN
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the Handspring one does. Yes. EVERYTHING. it works perfectly. I've restored probbly 10 times now.. and NOTHINGS ever changed, or gone wrong. IT's a good buy too!

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Registered: Dec 2000
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IT WORKS!
PERFECTLY
EVERYTIME


BUY IT AND RELAX!

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I see it everywhere for $40. I have a $5 off $25 coupon for Staples so I could get it for $35. Cheaper anywhere else?

Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
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I have the Backup Module and absolutely love it. Each time I have used it, it has been flawless. Restored everything PERFECT.

As for price, I got mine at Staples when they had them onsale. Got mine for $24.95. If you can get it for $35.00, that is not too bad. I would definately suggest purchasing one, even if you have to pay full price.

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Registered: Dec 2000
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Does MemPlug's PiBackup not do a full restore much like the Handspring Backup Module does?

Any clarification would help!

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It's the same...old song...just a different meaning since you've been gone....

Anyway, PiBackup should be the same, but I've never tried it.

Registered: Sep 2000
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Originally posted by GSR13
I have the Backup Module and absolutely love it. Each time I have used it, it has been flawless. Restored everything PERFECT.

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 75

Thanks Thunderbird...

Has anyone here tried using the PiBackup? Was it successful? I've heard things about having to re-register the software as it doesn't recognize the username, etc...

Can anyone confirm?

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Originally posted by namja
I see it everywhere for $40. I have a $5 off $25 coupon for Staples so I could get it for $35. Cheaper anywhere else?

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: June 10, 2001 San Clemente Pier , CA
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I did a full restore from my piBackup. Nothing but '#8017 cannot find file size' errors and reset loop of death & frustration.

I did write to memplug, haven't heard back yet, will post though.

Because I know better, I own a HS backup mod. It came to my rescue, AGAIN.

Still, I'm *very* dissapointed with piBackup, a HUGE part of my purchasing decision. I don't know why it failed or if the original backup was not correct(how about a msgbox here?)

But with the HS b/u mod, no choices, no problems. 2 buttons - backup, restore. That's it.

HS b/u mod WORKS! WORKS! WORKS!

Memplug piBackup hasn't worked yet! Geez!

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Last edited by gbgood on 06-21-2001 at 05:34 PM

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Thanks Thunderbird...

Has anyone here tried using the PiBackup? Was it successful? I've heard things about having to re-register the software as it doesn't recognize the username, etc...

Can anyone confirm?

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Originally posted by euangel
I just sold one for $30 on ebay, and that seems to be the going rate. With no moving parts, I don't see much risk in buying one of these used. (I actually may have another to sell if I dig it up. Let me know if you want it.)

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Originally posted by hloakes


I have used PiBackup a couple of time with no problems. Everything was back as it was before.

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Originally posted by Shakes


You had no problem at all! Did you have AvantGo restore problem-free? I've heard issues around this as well.

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I have had a problem with corrupted Address DBs after performing PiBackup and PiMover operations. I have not noticed any problems with other files. Using BackupBuddy, a USB reader/writer, and numerous backup/restore operations, I have noticed the following:

1. The problem occurs when the file is moved from RAM to the smartmedia. If I copy the file from the PC to the smartmedia using the USB adapter, then from the smartmedia to Visor memory, the DB is good. Copying the file from RAM to smartmedia and back to RAM results in a corrupted DB.

2. The problem occurs on the 8177/8178 record boundary. 8177 records or less do not have corrupted DBs following backup/restore. But a DB with 8178 records or more gets corrupted during this sequence. I have one private record and am not sure if/how this affects this boundary.

3. I don't think this is related to other applications on my Visor. I have performed a hard reset of the Visor then installed the file using the USB adapter and a move from smartmedia to RAM. The file was good. Then subsequent mover or backup/restore operations (with no other applications loaded) resulted in a corrupted DB.

4. I have not had this problem with my HandSpring backup module.


The Address list is visibly corrupted when the application is first entered. If any record is tapped on, a fatal exception occurs. No hard reset is required to recover from this.

PI was very responsive when I first brought up this problem, but apparently were not able to duplicate the problem. They did request my DB to help in duplicating the problem, but I did not provide it since it has proprietary information from my Employer. Maybe someone else with large databases has seen this problem and can provide a sample DB to PI.

I have been very satisfied with my adapter and have a workaround for this problem, but I wanted people aware of this problem since I have seen other posts stating how reliable the PiBackup and PiMover applications are. Those with large Address DBs might want to run a few tests to reassure themselves their backup works fine for them.

Registered: Feb 2001
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update

There's a $10 off $40 coupon that you can print and take to Staples B&M here:

http://hotcoupons.freeservers.com/

With that, you can get the Backup SpringBoard Module for $30.

Enjoy.

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Re: update

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Originally posted by namja
There's a $10 off $40 coupon that you can print and take to Staples B&M here:

http://hotcoupons.freeservers.com/

With that, you can get the Backup SpringBoard Module for $30.

Enjoy.

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Re: Re: update

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Originally posted by bob151


namja, can you link to the product at Staples you are refering to? My searches haven't yet turned up the right thing I guess.

TIA

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