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Portable Innovation Technology PIT MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor Memory Card Springboard Module | 
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Brand: Portable Innovation Technology Ltd.
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 2.3 x 0.5
MPN: 60-0-00008
Model: 60-0-00008
UPC: 819266000002
EAN: 0819266000002
ASIN: B00005BH30
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| • | Connect SmartMedia memory cards to your PDA handheld | | • | Fully plug-and-play | | • | Requires no batteries, runs off handheld power | | • | Flash memory for future updates | | • | Compatible with all Handspring Visor handhelds |
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Product Description
MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor is the first Handspring Springboard module, which uses low cost and flexible removable memory cards for memory expansion. Use SmartMedia memory cards with your Visor handheld for a variety of uses, including viewing digital camera JPEG files and creating gMovie videos. Backup your entire Handspring Visor onto a SmartMedia Card, which can then be removed and stored separately from you handheld. Copy or move files to and from your Visor's internal memory and the onboard SmartMedia Card.MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor is compatible with Handspring Visor Edge, Prism, Platinum, Deluxe and Solo. MemPlug SmartMedia Adaptor includes software PiPrefs that does quick or full formatting for the SmartMedia card and manages other preferences, PiMover that handles file management for the SmartMedia card and can create up to 25 levels of sub-directories to manage files on the SmartMedia card, PiBackup that does the backup and restoration of applications and data to and from the SmartMedia card, PiViewer that allows direct decoding and viewing of JPEG images from SmartMedia cards in 16-bit color or 16 gray-scale display, gMovie Player that allows the playback of 16-bit color video, animation or still images stored on the SmartMedia card, as well as CSpotRun and PiVFSMgr.
Amazon.com Product Description
Expand your Handspring Visor handheld's memory using SmartMedia cards with the MemPlug Springboard module. Just plug it into your Visor like any other Springboard module and insert any SmartMedia Card to enjoy practically unlimited memory expansion. The MemPlug requires no external software or batteries to operate (it runs off the Visor's own power). Also included is gMovie Maker software, which allows you to create gMovie files from movie and animation files. The MemPlug also has its own flash memory for future upgrades.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Rocket science September 16, 2003
I have had nothing but trouble trying to use this. PiMover is a great idea, but unfortunately the documentation is written in something that looks similar to English, but makes little sense! It's one of those where foreigners write the manual, and no one reviews it for English sensibility. I managed to transfer a few files by playing around with it, but even now don't know how I did it, so trying to repeat it means starting all over again. For me, this has been a waste of time and money.
Almost an essential for all Handspring users March 30, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
After having my Handspring Visor Neo for a few months, I started to run out of space in the internal RAM. So I finally bought the MemPlug SmartMedia adapter and a 64 Meg card. Now almost all of my memory woes are finally gone.The Memplug adapter fits into the springboard slot in the back of the unit. At most it adds about an ounce or two to the units total weight. It comes with several applications already loaded on the unit, including a file mover, photo application, and document reader. The document reader, CSpotRun, can access files that are stored on the memory card. This is what really sold me on the device. Since I like to carry around e-books on my Handspring, this will allow me to have more than two or three books available at any point in time. One of the things that annoyed me about this device is the amount time that the applications that access the memory card take to load up. I understand this is probably because it is loading the file into memory. While it doesn't take that long, it is still annoying. I also had one other minor problem. When I first started using the card it seemed to act strange at times. After a quick visit to the company's website, I downloaded a new driver for the unit and that cleared up everything. In closing, the MemPlug SmartMedia adaptor is something that should be on the buy list for all Handspring users. It works well and does what it says. For the price, the ability to increase the memory available to your handheld is well worth it.
Get one NOW if you don't have one already! August 13, 2002
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I originally bought the MatchbookAdapter - a first generation compactflash to springboard application about a year ago. Though that device helped me out tremendously, there were a few functions that were not supported - like a full backup capabilty on the road.I've had my Visor Deluxe crash on my more times than I can remember and lose all my data because I was nowhere near a computer to sync it. This memplug allows you to save MULTIPLE images to your CF, SM, SD, MMC or whatever card. Their latest firmware upgrade even supports VFS (Virtual File System) as much as the OS 3.1 is capable of handling. I do have a few software conflicts (ie: MobiBook), and its reliability is not superior. However, it IS functional and the quirks can be dealt with. On a sadder note, Memplug's Customer Service is not all that wonderful, but apparently getting better. Their manual is written in what appears to be English edited by a non-native speaker - as is some of their interface software. Other than that, a FINE product!
 Don't Even Come Close to this [thing] August 10, 2002
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
Fell apart in my hands upon first use. Software not preloaded, indicating that it proabably had never been tested. Mechanically fragile-and memory card doesn't fit cleanly. This module is for backup of important data--well, you won't feel very protected using this thing since it could fail upon the first attempt to retrieve your data. If this was the only way to back up your Handspring, I'd say get rid of the Handspring and go back to paper and pencil since with this you'll probably lose that important data just when you need to retrieve it after a Handspring hard reset.STAY AWAY FROM THIS [thing] NEGATIVE 5 STARS!!!
Bad product May 21, 2002
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Not at all user friendly, software inadequate. Poor overall, stay away from it.
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