Customer Reviews

SmartDisk FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I thought this disk would be perfect for traveling and using in internet cafes accross Asia. Unfortunately, one requires an installation program on every PC you use it on, which is a bit of a pain, especially where most cafes won't allow this to be installed. (on computers where the driver can be loaded, uou can download the driver over the internet).
The disk is a great idea, but this "little" detail certainly isn't advertised clearly

I made trying to use this thing to get my pictures from my camera to the computer. I hate it. Not because it's inconvenient, which it is, but because it's incredibly unreliable. It rarely works, and when it does, it's only because I've babied it into working. it's an incredible hassle.

This product seems like the real deal in making the use of memroy cards as easy as possible: slide memory card into adapter, slide adapter into diskette drive - you're good to go. Not so fast.
First, this tiny adapter is actually a device requiring a battery, the installation of a driver and let's not forget how slow your diskette drive really is. Not that good of a deal anymore.
With the price of regular USB memory card readers reaching low levels, this device is needless.
Also, if you were thinking of using the adapter on Linux, you will need a driver. The one supposed driver in existence was developed 3 years ago will only install and run on a RedHat 6 distribution. I doubt you use that version and I doubt anyone needs this adapter anymore.

Excellent product. Installs quickly. Works perfectly. Drag drop photos from card to hard drive.

This is a simple way to get pictures from the camera to a PC. Next time I take my camera on vacation I don't plan on bringing my laptop to offload pictures. Carry this and software can be installed at friends, relatives, etc. to copy pictures. Saves battery life of camera as well. It's a simple easy solution. I am getting a second one for my grandson to use.

The vendor shipped the item immediately upon receiving my order. Considering the vendor is in Michigan and I am in California, it was great receiving the item in 4 days. The item was advertised as used and in good shape. It is in very good shape and worked the first time I tried it. I did not expect that it would contain the bateries so I was happy to see them already installed. The packaging was more than adequate. The vendor's name is "Chew Toy Media" but it is obvious that the item has not been subject to any animals which might enjoy
using it as a chew toy. I am very satisfied with the seller and the merchandise. A 5 star rating is certainly warranted. I have had other vendors who are located in the same state as me and it took weeks not days for the
order to arrive.