Bit OT - but any advice?

The item in this auction - (not specifically *this* auction - just the
item)

Anyone had any experience of using one? I'm thinking it could be a lifesaver
when data sharing between PC's and laptops where the existing zip drives and
floppies arrangements can be a bit of a PITA and networking is not a viable
option. If you've used one of these are there any pitfalls to think about
before committing hard earned cash in that direction rather than on more zip
drives and discs.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2741831300

Cheers nice people,

Gran

Ali Hopkins wrote:
> "Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all> wrote in message
> news:IJfSa.1852$gt.241221@newsfep1-win.server.ntli.net...
>> The item in this auction - (not specifically *this* auction - just
>> the item)
>>
>> Anyone had any experience of using one? I'm thinking it could be a
>> lifesaver when data sharing between PC's and laptops where the
>> existing zip drives and floppies arrangements can be a bit of a PITA
>> and networking is not a viable option. If you've used one of these
>> are there any pitfalls to think about before committing hard earned
>> cash in that direction rather than on more zip drives and discs.
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2741831300
>>
>
> Lokks expepnsive for a used one, I've seen larger ones cheaper new,
> look at DABS - is rthere a particular reason why a simple network
> cable isn't viable? Laplink, or equivalent?

Auction stated *Brand New* - anyway - I'm more interested in finding out if
anyone's actually used one to get an overview on the option and usability.
I'd probably (possibly?) source elsewhere if I decided on this route. I'll
check out DABS though - thanks for that thought.

Network cable - lol - in this case would need, at times, a few miles of it.
Need to use both on and off site here and elsewhere. This item also suits
the several Window$ versions I need to provide to and only requires drivers
if used on '98/SE. Other than that, the house is like already like a
snakepit with all the bits and pieces - I'm trying to avoid adding any more
permanent clutter.

>> Cheers nice people,
>>

Well, you're a pretty nice bunch - I've met far worse!

>
> You mad fool.
>
> Ali

Gran

"Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all> wrote in message
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>
> Auction stated *Brand New* - anyway - I'm more interested in finding out
if
> anyone's actually used one to get an overview on the option and usability.
> I'd probably (possibly?) source elsewhere if I decided on this route. I'll
> check out DABS though - thanks for that thought.

There's some guys at work use them, and rave over them - I can't see any
reason not to. Dead easy to use, it jsut looks like another drive. On XP, it
simply detects it, as you might guess.

>
> Network cable - lol - in this case would need, at times, a few miles of
it.

Ah, oops!

> Need to use both on and off site here and elsewhere. This item also suits
> the several Window$ versions I need to provide to and only requires
drivers
> if used on '98/SE. Other than that, the house is like already like a
> snakepit with all the bits and pieces - I'm trying to avoid adding any
more
> permanent clutter.
>
> >> Cheers nice people,
> >>
>
> Well, you're a pretty nice bunch - I've met far worse!

<g> I'll agree on that one.

Ali

On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:03:11 +0100, "Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all>
wrote:

>The item in this auction - (not specifically *this* auction - just the
>item)
>
>Anyone had any experience of using one? I'm thinking it could be a lifesaver
>when data sharing between PC's and laptops where the existing zip drives and
>floppies arrangements can be a bit of a PITA and networking is not a viable
>option. If you've used one of these are there any pitfalls to think about
>before committing hard earned cash in that direction rather than on more zip
>drives and discs.
>
>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2741831300
>
>Cheers nice people,
>
> Gran
>


would this not be better or useful, anyone used one ? sorry its not on
EBay but its sort of relevant

http://www.maplin.co.uk/

USB 2.0 to IDE Adaptor Order Code A25AT


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On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:30:06 +0100, "Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all>
wrote:


>Auction stated *Brand New* - anyway - I'm more interested in finding out if
>anyone's actually used one to get an overview on the option and usability.
>I'd probably (possibly?) source elsewhere if I decided on this route. I'll
>check out DABS though - thanks for that thought.
>
>Network cable - lol - in this case would need, at times, a few miles of it.
>Need to use both on and off site here and elsewhere. This item also suits
>the several Window$ versions I need to provide to and only requires drivers
>if used on '98/SE. Other than that, the house is like already like a
>snakepit with all the bits and pieces - I'm trying to avoid adding any more
>permanent clutter.
>

I bought an empty case from a computer fair and scavenged a 6 Gb drive
from an otherwise dead laptop that was destined for the skip. Works a
treat on Win 2000 - no hassle at all even with powering it from the
USB port.

Only thing - would not work on my 4-port USB hub but is fine in a port
on it's own.

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BORG wrote:
> On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:03:11 +0100, "Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all>
> wrote:
>
>> The item in this auction - (not specifically *this* auction - just
>> the item)
>>
>> Anyone had any experience of using one?
<<<<snippetty snip snip>>>

>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2741831300
>>
>> Cheers nice people,
>>
>> Gran
>>
> would this not be better or useful, anyone used one ? sorry its not on
> EBay but its sort of relevant
>
> http://www.maplin.co.uk/
>
> USB 2.0 to IDE Adaptor Order Code A25AT

Could be in the right circumstances - but what I'm after is just like a
great big floppy (!) that I can tote about all over the place and simply
plug in and run from whatever PC or laptop I've got available to work with.
And small - and lightweight - and easy to pocket or bag up. Nowt dodgy going
on - trying to simplify things really.

Ohhh, the simpler it gets the more complicated things become. Maybe I should
eBay *all* my gear, chuck the discs, say goodbye to the domains and sites
and go find an uninhabited island somewhere to make a new domain in. Call it
'Gran's retreat' or summat.

"Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all> wrote in message
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> Ali Hopkins wrote:
> > "Gran" <going.nowhere.fast@all> wrote in message
> > news:17gSa.1896$gt.257827@newsfep1-win.server.ntli.net...
> >
> >>
> >> Auction stated *Brand New* - anyway - I'm more interested in
> >> finding out if anyone's actually used one to get an overview on the
> >> option and usability. I'd probably (possibly?) source elsewhere if I
> >> decided on this route. I'll check out DABS though - thanks for that
> >> thought.
> >
> > There's some guys at work use them, and rave over them - I can't see
> > any reason not to. Dead easy to use, it jsut looks like another
> > drive. On XP, it simply detects it, as you might guess.
> >
>
> Hmmm, just had a follow-on thought - I bet there's a hitch trying to use
it
> with NT. Damn - best go do some research.
>

No USe, no USB on NT. Need W2K or later for NT type kernals

> OTOH, one of the best portable data carriers I *ever* used (and still do,
> every day) is A5 size and comes with a handy-dandy digitally controlled
data
> recording device. Only cost a couple of quid a few years back - never
> crashes, doesn't require cable power or connection of any sort, has been
> dropped, sat on, and even driven over once without permanent damage - can
> be constantly replenished with new data storage space, now --- what was
the
> brand ... ahh yes, 'Filofax'.
>
> Gran <---- Luddite tendancy shining through
>
>

Or and HD MP3 player; I've a 20gb archos machine and as well as being an
awesome player its highly useful for carting large files around.
Plus you can 'treat' yourself under the guise of needing if for 'serious'
tasks ;-)

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> On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 23:05:17 +0100, "MC_Emily" <nomore@mail.invalid>
> wrote:
>
> >Why not use a pen drive?
> >
>
> or a USB CD burner like I got and CDRW disks
>
>
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In article <IJfSa.1852$gt.241221@newsfep1-win.server.ntli.net>,
going.nowhere.fast@all says...
> The item in this auction - (not specifically *this* auction - just the
> item)
>
> Anyone had any experience of using one? I'm thinking it could be a lifesaver
> when data sharing between PC's and laptops where the existing zip drives and
> floppies arrangements can be a bit of a PITA and networking is not a viable
> option. If you've used one of these are there any pitfalls to think about
> before committing hard earned cash in that direction rather than on more zip
> drives and discs.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2741831300
>
> Cheers nice people,

External drives like that literally are plug'n'play so long as the OS
supports the connection, I've been lent a 60gb drive in a firewire
connected enclosure. It's fast (about twice the speed of USB 2) but
still can't stand up to the speed of a drive connected directly to
the motherboard or a fast IDE controller card (of which I have drives
connected in both those ways too)


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