Re: Thin card problem

pblevins@awod.com
Thu, 10 Aug 1995 23:26:29 -0400

>On Tue, 8 Aug 1995 pblevins@awod.com wrote:
>
>> used the Newton card, I reformatted my 256k card. The Zoomer formatted it to
>> 1meg! I tested it in other machines and by loading it with 400k worth of
>> files. The default for my Zoomer format option is 1 meg now I guess. And it
>> seems there is no difference (sizewise) between a 256k HP type II card and a
>> 1 meg Newton card.
>> Phil Blevins
>>
>>
>Have you done anything to validate the data on the former 256k card? If
>it really can hold 1 meg now that means there's 1 meg of flash memory on
>board. Why would they have sold it as 256k?

I haven't validated it, you are right, but I will. Right now.

(whisting, switching cards, moving datebook file onto card, opening file,
YES! Intact!)

Ok, yes I have validated the data, if that was an acceptable test. Is there
another way?

Phil Blevins
Regional Consultant
Autism Division,
SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
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