Preliminary--Useful details on how to use flash memory were found on LowEndMac's PowerBook site. The only significant information missing, at least to me, is that just about any flash memory module will fit into readily available PCMCIA memory card adapters. All memory modules I have tried work.
Versatility--I bought a pair of flash memory card adapters on eBay--one will accept SmartMedia, SecureDigital, MultiMedia Card, and Memory Stick; the other adapter will accept Microdrive and CompactFash. To this was added the cheapest/biggest memory modules I could find.
To use--Once the memory module is inserted in the adapter, the adapter is inserted in the PCMCIA slot on the left end of the PowerBook--be gentle inserting the adapter and be sure it is not at an angle--a firm push will be required just before it is firmly seated, leaving about 10mm outside the case. When the icon shows on the screen, you can make the memory module Mac-friendly by erasing it. From that point on, it can be treated like any fast storage device and moved to ANother PB or a regular card reader attached to a desktop computer.
Storage expansion--Today I inserted two adapters, one below the other, for a total 380 MBs of additional fast memory. All installed applications and storage folders worked like a charm. So far, I have installed utilities, word processors, and data, without a single problem.
Evaluation--Thus far, I have found this to be a simple, effective, convenient, and inexpensive way to speed-up applications, store and move information to another Macintosh, desktop and portable. A friend and I use adapters to exchange large files and it has worked out well
My selection of memory modules range from 15MB to 220MB, from a variety of vendors (all from eBay).
LowEndMac indicates that it is possible to boot on some PBs from a memory module but, so far, I haven't been able to get any of my PBs to boot from a memory module.
Just one person's experience with memory modules and adapters.
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