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    USB memory card that fits CF29?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by glasair, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. glasair

    glasair Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know of any USB memory keys that are small enough to fit down that deep recess between the case and the actual connector? The card I've used on my CF18 won't fit in the 29 because its too wide!
     
    glasair, Feb 11, 2009
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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  3. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Good question glasair
    Sandisk cruzer micro is what I use
    I even take off the slip on soft plastic cover



    Alex
     
    Alex, Feb 12, 2009
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  4. rjenkins

    rjenkins Notebook Consultant

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    Some gadgets come with very short USB extension cables - like three or six inches.

    May be worth a dig on ebay as one of these would guarantee you can use any device you wish.
     
    rjenkins, Feb 12, 2009
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  5. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    I have a 6" cable I got somewhere as my CF-30 won't take my SDHC USB adapter. And no, my MK1 CF-30 will not recognize a SDHC card in its built in slot.
    CAP
     
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  6. DiscoPanda

    DiscoPanda Notebook Enthusiast

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    RadioShack brand USB 3-D Swivel Adapter for $6.99.
    http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2344327
    You can plug in any thumbdrive/card-reader/etc. you want to with that.

    Or get an AKE BC168 PCMCIA dual USB2.0 card off of eBay for cheap. (But DO NOT use the driver CD that comes with it!!)
     
    DiscoPanda, Feb 12, 2009
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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  8. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Welll.... I bought a bunch of those but never needed to use the CD as the card was instantly recognized.... Dare I ask.... What was so wrong with the drivers? Install it sideways?
     
    Toughbook, Feb 12, 2009
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Rick,
    Not quite BSOD, but close! A real mess!
    CAP
     
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  10. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    So.... BSOT? Blue Screen of Torture?
     
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  11. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Yes Paul, that just about sums it up.
    CAP
     
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  12. DiscoPanda

    DiscoPanda Notebook Enthusiast

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    I didn't even put in the CD, I read a warning somewhere on this forum about the "drivers" trashing things before I even bought the card. (I think it was in one of the threads suggesting the card, actually.)
     
    DiscoPanda, Feb 13, 2009
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