I have a 512 MB thumb drive from a company I can't recall, but I ordered
it from Amazon, and it works a treat! On my PC, all I do is plug it into
the USB port and it immediately becomes available. I do have trouble
with USB devices, but eventually, with persistance, I can plug one in
successfully, which I probably won't be able to do with serial/parallel
devices. Anyway, getting a bit off topic here, but thanks for the advice.
Rachael Warke wrote:
Chris,
You might also consider getting a thumb drive. I have the 80GB hard drive,
which is wonderful for storing large quantities of stuff. But the thumb drive
is tiny, but not so small that you'd be likely to havve trouble with it. Just
small enough to fit in your pocket, and can hold quite a lot. Mine is a 1GB
Sandisk. I am recommending this in addition to the larger hard drive, and
thinking that it might be a better choice than the card. But then, I'm a person
who believes in all the storage you can possibly get! I have lots of it, in
many forms, and use them all!
Rachael
-----Original Message-----
From: "Carol Pearson"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 19/Aug/06 10:22:27 PM
To: "Braillenote List"<[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Bigger SD Card Now Available
Take care, Chris, in that some have found this drive a little slow, though I
personally am happy enough with the speed. Also, although we're not sure of
the reason, you can't record directly on to this drive so it's only really
good for storage. It's a great little drive. The small USB plug may be a
little difficult for you to manage and, without seeing your dexterity
problems first-hand, I can't say a "Yes" or "No" to that one, but you'll
probably need to use two hands to do it.
--
Carol
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Bigger SD Card Now Available
Thanks for the advice. I think that would be easier than those fiddly
cards. Thanks again.
kathleen spear wrote:
Dear Chris,
If you are using a Bn M-Power, the exteranal hard-drive would be
easier. (Quite a few on this List have them.) In fact, although the
Western Digital Passport 80-GB USB external hard-drive has a place to
plug in an adapter, you don't really need it. If you want one though,
they are not very expensive, about $10, US currecy. Equally
important, it isn't large or heavy.
I used a free telephone number to order mine. (SInce you arein the UK,
I don't kow if this will work!) The number is:
877 934-6972; or 800 832-4778.
You can check cost on www.pricewatch.com.
I don't have the Web address for Western Digital here at my desk.
However, I'm sure others will provide it.
KC
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