Hi Steven, My laptop has no serial port, and I have found an even better option than the card reader/writer for transfering files from and to the BN. I have a PCMCIA adapter that fits in the side slot of my BN; it holds my 512MB CompactFlash card. This adapter also fits and works in the PCMCIA slot in my laptop. I got the adapter for $8 US.
HTH Sarah ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Beres" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 8:42 PM Subject: [Braillenote] How about a hardware upgrade too? Being new to the list and now seeing that we also have Pulse Data exec's looking at the list too, I also look forward to the new 6.1 upgrade with wireless coming out soon. I still only have one additional item I have been wishing for in the Braille note, a USB port. The connectivity method that I use is my laptop to Braille Note connection. As with most newer laptops available today, I have no serial ports on my laptop, only USB ports. This means I have to use a serial to USB device to connect the two together. For larger file transfers this causes the system to shut down, and thus exchanging information is impossible. After numerous contacts with tech services, this is due to the converter and not the laptop or BN. I must also mention the serial to USB converter is the one recommended by Tech Services. The only solution I have found that works without fail is a compact flash card reader/writer. This works great, although requires a large compact flash card for large files. I utilize several 1 gig flash cards, which is an expensive option, but with no other choice... A USB port on the Braille note would eliminate this problem and allow the BN to be directly connected to a PC or laptop that does not have a soon to be outdated serial port. Since I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and do alot of travel in the lower 48 states, the less I have to carry for connectivity and information exchange, the better. Now if we could give the BN a CDRW drive along with the wireless upgrade, I could leave the laptop at home. Just kidding...but sounds good. Dr. Steven Beres, O.T.D. ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
