I know that there could already be similar topics but I'd like to resolve my doubts concerning moving data in and out of my Macintosh SE. Here's a list of ways of doing it I came up with:
LocalTalk-to-Ethernet adapter and an old hub
I've heard that this way you could even bring the Internet to your classic Mac. For what I know, the AsanteTalk bridge seems to be the best option.
800 KB floppies
It requires an additional Mac that's capable of reading and writing 800 KB floppies but also has more file exchange options. Correct me if I'm wrong -- the last Macintosh computers to support 800 KB floppy disks were the beige G3s. How about G3-based FDD-equipped PowerBooks? I've seen some contrary opinions on this matter so I'd be grateful if someone could clear things up.
Serial networking
This solution is somewhat similar. I'd need a Mac that is modern enough to be able to put files on it with ease and vintage enough to feature a serial port. Any known incompatibilities?
External SCSI HDD
I happen to have an old SCSI hard disk. I used it several times with my SE. If I were to exchange some files with a PC, would an old SCSI PCI controller be sufficient? Of course, I would have to find a matching SCSI cord (the disk has a CN50 connector) and install something like MacDrive on my PC.
Modem
I've got an old USR 14400 '92 Mac-compatible modem. I believe I could use it to transfer files to and from any modem-equipped computer. Am I right?
Floppy drive replacement / external floppy drive
I could as well replace my internal floppy drive with a SuperDrive and simply transfer files over 1.44 MB floppies. Or find an external 1.44 MB floppy drive that could be connected to my SE. But as far as I'm concerned, it could be difficult to find such devices.
SE PDS card
I've heard that there are ethernet PDS cards compatible with the Macintosh SE. Are they any good? Nonetheless, they must be really rare.
MacRecorder
I never got hold of this little thing. But I imagine it could be used to transfer data over an audio cable. It would require some programming on both sides but I believe it's perfectly doable. Might be painfully slow, though.
Custom device
I even considered creating a custom Arduino- / AVR-based device that could communicate with the Macintosh SE over the serial port. It might be a difficult thing to do and could require quite a bit of time and resources.
I'd be glad if you could share your thoughts.
LocalTalk-to-Ethernet adapter and an old hub
I've heard that this way you could even bring the Internet to your classic Mac. For what I know, the AsanteTalk bridge seems to be the best option.
800 KB floppies
It requires an additional Mac that's capable of reading and writing 800 KB floppies but also has more file exchange options. Correct me if I'm wrong -- the last Macintosh computers to support 800 KB floppy disks were the beige G3s. How about G3-based FDD-equipped PowerBooks? I've seen some contrary opinions on this matter so I'd be grateful if someone could clear things up.
Serial networking
This solution is somewhat similar. I'd need a Mac that is modern enough to be able to put files on it with ease and vintage enough to feature a serial port. Any known incompatibilities?
External SCSI HDD
I happen to have an old SCSI hard disk. I used it several times with my SE. If I were to exchange some files with a PC, would an old SCSI PCI controller be sufficient? Of course, I would have to find a matching SCSI cord (the disk has a CN50 connector) and install something like MacDrive on my PC.
Modem
I've got an old USR 14400 '92 Mac-compatible modem. I believe I could use it to transfer files to and from any modem-equipped computer. Am I right?
Floppy drive replacement / external floppy drive
I could as well replace my internal floppy drive with a SuperDrive and simply transfer files over 1.44 MB floppies. Or find an external 1.44 MB floppy drive that could be connected to my SE. But as far as I'm concerned, it could be difficult to find such devices.
SE PDS card
I've heard that there are ethernet PDS cards compatible with the Macintosh SE. Are they any good? Nonetheless, they must be really rare.
MacRecorder
I never got hold of this little thing. But I imagine it could be used to transfer data over an audio cable. It would require some programming on both sides but I believe it's perfectly doable. Might be painfully slow, though.
Custom device
I even considered creating a custom Arduino- / AVR-based device that could communicate with the Macintosh SE over the serial port. It might be a difficult thing to do and could require quite a bit of time and resources.
I'd be glad if you could share your thoughts.