Possible to read a Memory Stick using a Toshiba 740?

Shaun,

The folks at Semsons & Co. Inc. have a 4 in 1 card reader($26) via CF slot
that can read SD, MMC, SM or Memory Stick media without any special
drivers or setup:

http://www.semsons.com/4in1comflasc.html

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Steven 'fyiguy' Hughes - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices
BostonPocketPC.com


Code Developer wrote:


> Does anybody know if it is possible to read files (jpegs) from a Sony memory
> stick through either the SD slot, CF slot or expansion port on a Toshiba
> e740 pocket pc? Are there any adaptors available anywhere?

> Thanks,
> Shaun.

Been looking for a companion camera for my "SD only" ppc-pe for almost a
year now.

The three must have camera requirements are;

small
sd slot
macro focus capabilities

There are at least two Sony cameras, one of which would be in my pocket
now if not for their damm memory stick limit.

Anyone got any input on a camera with those three requirements?

Beverly Howard

BetaMax... those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat
their mistakes.

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Hi Beverly,
Well this one is a open question...
1. What do you call small ? Like a Sony UC20 (Gum Stick Size) or Fuji 700
?
2. SD's are harder to find......
3. How much money do you have ? (er what is the price range you are
aiming at ?)
4. About what do you want in MP quality ?

Several Sony's come right to mind, but they of course using the chewing gun
stick system. For a start, what about the Hewlett-Packard Photosmart 935
digital, its 5.3 MP, not too large, 3.8 X 1.8 X 2.6in and does use SD and
average price is $349. Not bad for 5.3 MP and 3X Optical, 7X digital zoom. I
believe that Fuji actually makes the camera as there is almost an exact Fuji
copy, but it uses the XD cards.
Either post it here as far as what you are looking at or email me, (munged
email, just change the 0 (zero) that is in com and it will work.

Also any types of cameras you like or dislike ? I usually have not been wild
about HP cameras, but the one above surprised me, it takes better photos
then my Nikon !
Tedd

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"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" <BevNoSpamBevHoward.com> wrote in
message news:OBjfwQb6DHA.2344@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Been looking for a companion camera for my "SD only" ppc-pe for almost a
> year now.
>
> The three must have camera requirements are;
>
> small
> sd slot
> macro focus capabilities
>
> There are at least two Sony cameras, one of which would be in my pocket
> now if not for their damm memory stick limit.
>
> Anyone got any input on a camera with those three requirements?
>
> Beverly Howard
>
> BetaMax... those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat
> their mistakes.
>
> =============================================================
> Note; The contents of my postings and responses here represent my
> personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts or
> feelings of Microsoft or any of its employees.
>
> I am not an employee of Microsoft. I visit and post here because I
> (generally enjoy the experience and learn a lot by participating here.
>
> More info on the MVP program at ... well... that page doesn't work any
> more... why didn't anyone tell me? Try
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/feb03/02-11MVPSummit.asp
>
>

Thanks, both Tedd and Steven for the quick replies.

Looks like I'll be going with the Semsons adaptor as it reads a few card
formats, including memory stick pro.

Regards,
Shaun.

This thread prompted me to peruse the cameras at our local Fry's again.

I had been close to the sony's despite the memory format, but while
there saw the casio ex-s2ou that looks like it might be the current
answer... small, sd and has a "macro toggle" that provides some (30cm)
macro capabilities.

http://www.image-acquire.com/casio/casio_ex_s20u/casio_ex_s20u.html

It will be a while, but the $250 price tag put's it in reach.

Beverly Howard

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feelings of Microsoft or any of its employees.

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(generally enjoy the experience and learn a lot by participating here.

More info on the MVP program at ... well... that page doesn't work any
more... why didn't anyone tell me? Try
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/feb03/02-11MVPSummit.asp

Beverly,
Try to get some sample photos from the camera, Real ones that you take. The
older Casio's had a habit of making the colors look too vivid and the pic's
were not always that clear. Another good place to check is ritzcamera.com as
they carry about everything and not bad prices. Fry/s might be a little
lower.

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PDA Square Content Developer
www.pdasquare.com


"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" <BevNoSpamBevHoward.com> wrote in
message news:esfl1Ce6DHA.1428@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> This thread prompted me to peruse the cameras at our local Fry's again.
>
> I had been close to the sony's despite the memory format, but while
> there saw the casio ex-s2ou that looks like it might be the current
> answer... small, sd and has a "macro toggle" that provides some (30cm)
> macro capabilities.
>
> http://www.image-acquire.com/casio/casio_ex_s20u/casio_ex_s20u.html
>
> It will be a while, but the $250 price tag put's it in reach.
>
> Beverly Howard
>
> =============================================================
> Note; The contents of my postings and responses here represent my
> personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts or
> feelings of Microsoft or any of its employees.
>
> I am not an employee of Microsoft. I visit and post here because I
> (generally enjoy the experience and learn a lot by participating here.
>
> More info on the MVP program at ... well... that page doesn't work any
> more... why didn't anyone tell me? Try
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/feb03/02-11MVPSummit.asp
>

Good suggestion... have done that in the past but didn't have my SD with
me today... will be back.

Beverly Howard

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feelings of Microsoft or any of its employees.

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(generally enjoy the experience and learn a lot by participating here.

More info on the MVP program at ... well... that page doesn't work any
more... why didn't anyone tell me? Try
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/feb03/02-11MVPSummit.asp

Bev,
besides my Canon EOS 300D (which is too heavy for the occasional snapshot) I
have come to love the Konica Revio 510. 5MPix, sleek, small, SD AND Memory
StickSlot, etc.
Seems it´s called KD-500Z in the US, one English link I found is
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007BKS9/qid=107576228...ref=pd_

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"Tedd Riggs" <T_Riggs@MSN,C0M> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:uBsmM3c6DHA.2264@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi Beverly,
> Well this one is a open question...
> 1. What do you call small ? Like a Sony UC20 (Gum Stick Size) or Fuji
700
> ?
> 2. SD's are harder to find......
> 3. How much money do you have ? (er what is the price range you are
> aiming at ?)
> 4. About what do you want in MP quality ?
>
> Several Sony's come right to mind, but they of course using the chewing
gun
> stick system. For a start, what about the Hewlett-Packard Photosmart 935
> digital, its 5.3 MP, not too large, 3.8 X 1.8 X 2.6in and does use SD and
> average price is $349. Not bad for 5.3 MP and 3X Optical, 7X digital zoom.
I
> believe that Fuji actually makes the camera as there is almost an exact
Fuji
> copy, but it uses the XD cards.
> Either post it here as far as what you are looking at or email me, (munged
> email, just change the 0 (zero) that is in com and it will work.
>
> Also any types of cameras you like or dislike ? I usually have not been
wild
> about HP cameras, but the one above surprised me, it takes better photos
> then my Nikon !
> Tedd
>
> --
> Tedd Riggs
> PDA Square Content Developer
> www.pdasquare.com
>
>
> "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" <BevNoSpamBevHoward.com> wrote in
> message news:OBjfwQb6DHA.2344@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Been looking for a companion camera for my "SD only" ppc-pe for almost a
> > year now.
> >
> > The three must have camera requirements are;
> >
> > small
> > sd slot
> > macro focus capabilities
> >
> > There are at least two Sony cameras, one of which would be in my pocket
> > now if not for their damm memory stick limit.
> >
> > Anyone got any input on a camera with those three requirements?
> >
> > Beverly Howard
> >
> > BetaMax... those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat
> > their mistakes.
> >
> > =============================================================
> > Note; The contents of my postings and responses here represent my
> > personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts or
> > feelings of Microsoft or any of its employees.
> >
> > I am not an employee of Microsoft. I visit and post here because I
> > (generally enjoy the experience and learn a lot by participating
here.
> >
> > More info on the MVP program at ... well... that page doesn't work any
> > more... why didn't anyone tell me? Try
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/feb03/02-11MVPSummit.asp
> >
> >
>
>

"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" <BevNoSpamBevHoward.com> wrote in
message news:OBjfwQb6DHA.2344@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> Been looking for a companion camera for my "SD only" ppc-pe for almost a
> year now.
>
> The three must have camera requirements are;
>
> small
> sd slot
> macro focus capabilities
>
> There are at least two Sony cameras, one of which would be in my pocket
> now if not for their damm memory stick limit.
>
> Anyone got any input on a camera with those three requirements?
>

Hi Beverly,

Yeah, the memory stick is the only thing that I don't like about my camera,
the Sony V1 - hence my post above. SD would have been much more practical.

Anyway, have a look at www.dpreview.com for information on digital cameras -
you'll find the full specs there for most models, plus reviews and tests. I
found the site very useful when deciding what to go for.

Regards,
Shaun.

many thanks

Beverly Howard

=============================================================
Note; The contents of my postings and responses here represent my
personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts or
feelings of Microsoft or any of its employees.

I am not an employee of Microsoft. I visit and post here because I
(generally enjoy the experience and learn a lot by participating here.

More info on the MVP program at ... well... that page doesn't work any
more... why didn't anyone tell me? Try
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/feb03/02-11MVPSummit.asp