Laurent -
Thanks I needed that info. Now, for my idea: I found a source with 512k SRAM
cards. I am buying 2 of them. One for my OMP, the other as an emergency
Backup Card. It's like an emergency Boot disk, in a way. If you were to
crack your screen or lose your stylus or whatever the case may be and need
to backup the Newton, there is a package called DataRescue which simply
opens the Connection slip and awaits a connection (I think it forces serial
I'll test it out in a min)... I can install this app on the card, write
protect it, and then keep it with me in the event I need to use it to backup
the Newton... If anyone is interested in having a backup card like this let
me know. I will get the cards and install the package (freeware) and send it
to you for $13 (cst of card + shipping)... I'll test this FIRST but if
anyone is interested and these cards work (Don't see why not they are only
512k, tho) then let me know!
-- - Chris B.A supporter of... \\ /, `( Newton Technology \ =
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> From: "Laurent Daudelin" <laurent_daudelin@fanniemae.com> > Organization: Fannie Mae > Reply-To: newtontalk@planetnewton.com > Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 14:31:27 -0400 > To: newtontalk@planetnewton.com > Subject: Re: NTLK SRAM and Newton (I need a reply) > > Chris Browder wrote: >> >> I posted 2 last night with no reply (not sure I sent them, really)... ok.. >> I've found someone with varying SRAM cards (512k-6MB)... all SRAM cards work >> in the Newton after you insert them and format them, correct? > > I've seen both messages you posted. I've thought someone would be > replying. Unfortunately, nobody did so far (you might want to wait until > tomorrow, since a bunch of users are subscribed to the digest and will > see your messages later today. > > I don't know the specifics about the SRAM cards, except you could use > them in an original MessagePad. > > I was assuming you've checked the FAQ already... but you probably missed > this: > "You can use SRAM cards or FlashRAM cards. SRAM cards are more expensive > than FlashRAM cards, and they need an internal battery." > > and then > "5v/12v cards can be used on all models except eMate 300 which can only > read them. 5v/5v cards can be used on eMate, MP2k and MP130. SRAM cards > can be used on all Newtons. SRAM cards only work if they are 4 MB or > smaller." > > Right after the above quoted sentence, they say: > "You need Newton OS 2.x to use flash cards bigger than 4 MB. The maximum > is 32 MB." > > So, it seems that using SRAM, you're limited to 4MB, but if you were > using flash and OS 2.x, you could go bigger (as I'm using a 16MB flash > card in my 2100, and other users use even larger cards (up to 32MB). > > -Laurent. > ===================================================================== > Laurent Daudelin Developer, Adaptive Infrastructure, CIS > Fannie Mae Washington, DC, USA > Phone: 703-833-4266 mailto:Laurent_Daudelin@fanniemae.com > ********** Usual disclaimers apply ********** > > *************************************** > NewtonTalk brought to you by: > > EVOTE.COM -- the ESPN of politics on the Internet! All the players, all the > news, and the hottest analysis and features (plus 'toons!) anywhere.... visit > http://www.evote.com today! > > *************************************** > Need Subscribe/Unsubscribe info? > > Visit the NewtonTalk section at http://www.planetnewton.com >
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