EricG
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Originally posted by djpct
I'm interested in getting a memplug, have a couple confusions though. I tried emailing memplug tech., but they haven't replied. I also had no luck searhing old threads. Sorry if this is a duplication of previous topics.
(1) Does the memplug module itself stick out, or just the smartmedia card when inserted?
(2) If I order a PC reader/writer for smartmedia cards, will it work. On the memplug site, their faq's cite this:
Q:
After transferring some pdb files from PC to SmartMedia Card, and coping those databases to internal RAM, the application failed to launch with those databases?
A:
The PiMover relies on the standard Exchange Manager of PalmOS to transfer files between SmartMedia� Card and your Visor, a small number of pdb files that do not add the needed 2 padding zero in its header may have problems with Exchange Manager.
>> I'm not clear what the exchange manager is. . .didn't know I had one.
(3) Does PiMover "move" programs back and forth from RAM to SM or is it a copy program like FAFileMover from Kopsis?
Sorry to toss out all the questions. . . any words or thoughts would be helpful.
much appreciated!
1. The Module is mostly flush, bout the same dimensions as a standard springboard (i.e. handspring backup module), it has two tiny nubs or bumps towards the top of the module, the media card sticks out about 1/4 of an inch, but I have heard you can cut it to be flush as its only cosmetic plastic on the edges.
2. Yes. I only had one program that balked about pdb files copied into the visor memory rather than be hotsynced (geoview).
3. Yes, it's a manual movement just like the Kopsis FAFileMover, except the program is stored in the flash memory of the memplug and not in your Visor's memory. PiViewer, PiBackup, and gMovie are also stored on flash.. handy if you hard-reset your visor, makes it pretty easy to restore your Visor from the smartmedia card with minimum fuss.
I love it, the best "general purpose" module I own.. I recommend it to anyone who owns a Visor.
CSpotRun is pretty handy too!!
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