How to transfer files from PowerBook 1400c to MacBook M3?

[mvallance]

Hello. I have a beautiful PowerBook 1400c with OS8.5.
Is there a way I can transfer files such as txt or doc from the PowerBook to my current MacBook?
Thank you.

 

[LaPorta]

Best I know of:

- Get a CF PC Card adapter, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/PCMCIA-Compact-Memory-Reader-Adapter/dp/B09NP3MJS2/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2GOIYQYAU41BS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7gXg2ADYK5ejg4oPx_2edFNOhK6turKFHNLuFUJRd-diasxhV-i80jD-2O_s6Kbl-bsXHQfICHQrSOdaMAx9EXVKwZonoAOnFzxrFtbJ3cdH5QWzqeIABNF1XCDVzsWeg9GM3s1nvmx5UYzBJi-ajtgIzGTADbzk6vicTvGq3y8SqSjNFfe4lJpbwUFYSEekQsTJE3rjcRCk6p3svxRWKhgn_JjdYEF4qTRbW_U74fY.bLlctnHUp-Uds5PuUQzDOT18BJvFEylMgZRIK5QVwXE&dib_tag=se&keywords=CF+PC+card+adapter&qid=1767009854&sprefix=cf+pc+card+adapter,aps,179&sr=8-9

- Get a compatible CF card as well. Format it in the 1400 (HFS+/Mac OS Extended format).

- Have a USB CF reader: https://www.amazon.com/SmartQ-C368-Multi-Card-Compatible-Supports/dp/B06Y1G18KS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=QVMVIBYVNFIJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BVgIJ1nZD44wxmCIPAia4OwVvbKASK6BG2DMzBSboFWN05leTclB0jjZ519MchZN74rpMgqMceFRugniwu3RBEXAdwe_xFpPl15tWytAzFgKr75F_QpVaFkJvC_vsrXVNruEjI4LnS22wbXX9E_jhYPmFhr6tzUuBz6lPIpsNeflC_YygA5HJr6yF1mc9bfYpM7S6R-GQISxowOGtZGb4fW3UMFykdf9V3l8ck46teA.LcxIqKq4JQ4_M0Na8d2rkeROx4JU0N3zKQT-4UCrke8&dib_tag=se&keywords=USB+CF+reader&qid=1767009976&sprefix=usb+cf+reade,aps,224&sr=8-4

- Copy the files on the card from the 1400, insert into the M3, and you should be good to go.

 

[Snial]

Hello. I have a beautiful PowerBook 1400c with OS8.5.
Is there a way I can transfer files such as txt or doc from the PowerBook to my current MacBook?
Thank you.

I have a PB1400c & MBA M2. I've found the PB1400<->PCMCIA/CF<->CF\USB<->MBA M2.

Having said that, it's not the only way. I've transferred data via Zip drives; and also via an IDE<->USB interface (unplug the PB1400's HD and plug into an external USB/IDE drive. Of course, you can't do that many times, you'll fatigue the PB1400's IDE cable). Or, if your PB1400's HD is a µSD or SD card and you have an SD/USB interface that's another way if the µSD is accessible. Of course, if you have Ethernet on both that's another way; or even serial ports at a push.

One final bit of advice, obviously if you're using an original PB1400 HD (e.g. the 750MB one), back it up and switch to some kind of SD/µSD. Check out my threads on my PB1400.

 

[mkinn]

I use A2Server on a Raspberry Pi 2b. Everything on my network can see it, Apple IIgs - Mini, Win7 - Win10. If you want, you can mount M.2 drives to it with adapters for very large drives.

 

[LaPorta]

I use A2Server on a Raspberry Pi 2b. Everything on my network can see it, Apple IIgs - Mini, Win7 - Win10. If you want, you can mount M.2 drives to it with adapters for very large drives.

Unless he has an Ethernet PC card or some sort of serial to ethernet/appletalk device, that will be basically impossible.