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How to transfer files from PowerBook 1400c to MacBook M3?
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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.
- 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.
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.
Unless he has an Ethernet PC card or some sort of serial to ethernet/appletalk device, that will be basically impossible.
The CompactFlash adapter suggestion is nice, but those links are "hot links", with all kinds of tracking and advertising bull%#)! information in them. A shorter, safer link would be like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NP3MJS2
https://www.amazon.com/SmartQ-C368-Multi-Card-Compatible-Supports/dp/B06Y1G18KS/
Furthermore, versions of Mac OS X roughly around 10.10 or higher aren't the best for working with old Mac file formats. While they can do it, there's better choices.
Networking is still the best way to go even today. Netatalk works great in virtual machines, although macOS host machines wouldn't be my first pick. You can get devices like the Farallon EtherMac PC card, like part number 590 or 595, which are still around. If the dongle is not included, don't buy it. Other stuff like Zip disks and Jaz things are kind of a thing of the past.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NP3MJS2
https://www.amazon.com/SmartQ-C368-Multi-Card-Compatible-Supports/dp/B06Y1G18KS/
Furthermore, versions of Mac OS X roughly around 10.10 or higher aren't the best for working with old Mac file formats. While they can do it, there's better choices.
Networking is still the best way to go even today. Netatalk works great in virtual machines, although macOS host machines wouldn't be my first pick. You can get devices like the Farallon EtherMac PC card, like part number 590 or 595, which are still around. If the dongle is not included, don't buy it. Other stuff like Zip disks and Jaz things are kind of a thing of the past.
Thank you, but can you also show me how to strip all of that out?
As far as files, I regularly use macOS 10.14, and 15 and save files on a CF for my 1400...no issue.
Sorry, I forgot to mention the LocalTalk bridge (control panel) which will run on any pre-Lombard Powerbook that has RJ45 Ethernet. 2400c, 3500C, Wallstreet. That is one way to connect your 8 Pin Din AppleTalk port to a RJ45 TCP/IP network.
That would work...unsure with what he said that he has any other classic Mac, however.
If it's just a txt or doc file, why not just over serial using something like Kermit?
I'm sure most people have Mac serial mini-DIN to USB converters in their back pockets!
I’ve also done it with a modem on each end and a null modem cable in between.
The myriad ways of accomplishing something! You guys never cease to amaze me.
Mini-DIN to DE9 -> DE9 null modem cable -> DE9 to USB serial cable. Inexpensive and readily available in terms of kit... then simply make a serial connection. For instance, Kermit on the new Mac (install via Homebrew, free, pretty easy to use in Terminal), and Kermit on the old Mac (or ZTerm, or the like, that can use Kermit protocol).
I will admit configuration can feel fussy if you're not familiar with it, but it's not 'hard' or mysterious.
I actually prefer using MacIPRpi with an AsanteTalk box to move things around - drag-and-drop is nice. But if it's just a simple file send and you don't want / need all of the infrastructure, serial exists as a simple, cheap and well-established method.
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