I posted about this back in December, but here is some more information about my problem. This is a huge issue because right now we have no way of getting files into my student's Classic BrailleNote. [I have not been successful in the past when trying to use ActiveSync with a desktop computer -- I am posting about that in another message.]
We had been using the BrailleNote Disk Drive with the PassportCard (from Humanware) to transfer files until it stopped being recognized. I had taken the BN into my local RadioShack store and they determined that they did not have a Compact Flash card that would fit the slot on the BN, I believe because the BN would take an older card than the ones used now. The guy there suggested a card with USB ports on it to go in the PCMCIA slot, even though that is not something that RS sells. What I bought (on e-bay) is called a USB 2.0 CardBus PC Card - the kind made to go in laptops (and it worked in my laptop}. However, it was not recognized in the Classic BrailleNote. I am just wondering if anyone knows if there is any way to make it work or if I am just out of luck (and a little money). And, if anyone has any other possibilities on how we can get files into this BN since the disk drive isn't working and it has no USB ports. Thanks, Laurel Laurel Van Dyke Teacher/Consultant for Students with Visual Impairments -----Original Message----- From: sammie clay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:30 PM To: Van Dyke, Laurel Subject: re: [Braillenote] Compact Flash for BN Classic Hello, If there is only one slot and it's on the right side, you will need a PCMCIA adapter to use the compact flash card. The card fits into the PCMCIA adapter which slides into the slot. Also, classics have no USB ports. Please clarify what you mean by a Compact Flash Converter Drive. Please reply so that we may be able to advise you. Sammie Clay > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Van Dyke, Laurel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[email protected] >Date sent: Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:50:44 -0500 >Subject: [Braillenote] Compact Flash for BN Classic >I recently bought a SanDisk 1.0 GB CompactFlash and a CompactFlash to >USB Converter Drive with the understanding that I could use them with my >student's BN Classic as an easier way to transfer files to and from the >computer instead of using the disk drive. I haven't opened the >CompactFlash packaging yet because it is obvious that that card is too >small for the CompactFlash drive/slot on the BN. Are there different >sizes of CompactFlash cards? What should I be looking for? >Thanks, >Laurel Van Dyke >Teacher/Consultant for Students with Visual Impairments ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
