quicky
Nov 7, 11, 18:10
Hi there
Well, I'm officially over it.
1. I am trying to download and use Paralog with my N3. On the help page of Paralog, it doesn't state that it works with the N3, only the N2. If this is the case, I am wasting my time completely.
2. Trying to download the USB drivers off every help link or thread leads me to an error page that says "unspecified thread...please contract administrator". I make sure I am logged in, but it still returns this error. Frustrating....and I am over trying to contact administrators.
3. When I use the minidisk to download the USB drivers, it says "cannot download as a more recent version already exists on this computer" (my PC work computer).
4. I follow a link to a help thread, that leads me to a link on another help thread, that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread...
5. It shouldn't be this hard. A few things come to mind here....why a mini disk in the first place? Even if the NMU were compatible with my mac, I still couldn't use the minidisk...iMac don't accept them, they are old technology. Perhaps it is simply to allow it to fit in the N3 box...not sure, but a cheap USB or complete online download would be easier. It also seems to be constantly playing catch-up, rather than being ahead of the game. I love the N3, but the software incompatibilities and incongruence is very annoying, creating a bitter-sweet after taste.
6. My NMU runs fine when I hook up my N3...yet it is still not being recognised when I follow the instructions to the device manager via the start menu etc.
All attempts lead to a dead end. And I'm over it.
My reason for wanting this is two-fold.
1. I believe in logging software. I have always used it, for all of my recreations...scuba, climbing, hiking, kayaking etc. I would love to utilise the functionality of Paralog...even if it is a little clunky.
2. I'm not sure if my global skydiving colleagues are aware of the crash that occured at my dz a couple of months ago. The aircraft stalled at low altitude, and ditched into a river bank with 5 jumpers and the pilot. Miraculously, noone was killed, but some serious accidents occured - pelvis, ribs, lungs, skulls, scalps, spines and some. Even more miraculous was that they crashed at low tide, had they ditched at high tide I am sure most, if not all, would have drowned.
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/tooradin-plane-crash.html
Anyways, my close friend was borrowing my N3 to test it out as a digital alti. He had it on his wrist, and had the canopy alarms set. They intended to land with the plane due to cloud, and as they were descending (knowing there were some serious problems with their approach/the aircraft etc.), the canopy alarms started to sound for the set altitude. All of the jumpers were impressed with how the N3 delivered the alarm, and the audible warnings/lead up to the alarms. Their engagement was more of a distraction that anything else, but they were all very impressed nonetheless.
What he didn't realise was that the N3 and Paralog could map the crash profile, as the N3 thought they were under canopy, and therefore logging the jump.
So, you can understand the importance of me wanting to extract this info...apart from believing that it will be a good product to have.
I've never posted a negative thread before, but I am tired of the run around trying to trial a product that does work/doesn't/maybe/yes but not without 100 forum posts/closed circuit thread-link-thread-link call-centre type loops/computer programmer required in order for it to work (and if I must say, I'm far from an idiot).
Cheers
Jase
Well, I'm officially over it.
1. I am trying to download and use Paralog with my N3. On the help page of Paralog, it doesn't state that it works with the N3, only the N2. If this is the case, I am wasting my time completely.
2. Trying to download the USB drivers off every help link or thread leads me to an error page that says "unspecified thread...please contract administrator". I make sure I am logged in, but it still returns this error. Frustrating....and I am over trying to contact administrators.
3. When I use the minidisk to download the USB drivers, it says "cannot download as a more recent version already exists on this computer" (my PC work computer).
4. I follow a link to a help thread, that leads me to a link on another help thread, that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread,that leads me to a link on another help thread...
5. It shouldn't be this hard. A few things come to mind here....why a mini disk in the first place? Even if the NMU were compatible with my mac, I still couldn't use the minidisk...iMac don't accept them, they are old technology. Perhaps it is simply to allow it to fit in the N3 box...not sure, but a cheap USB or complete online download would be easier. It also seems to be constantly playing catch-up, rather than being ahead of the game. I love the N3, but the software incompatibilities and incongruence is very annoying, creating a bitter-sweet after taste.
6. My NMU runs fine when I hook up my N3...yet it is still not being recognised when I follow the instructions to the device manager via the start menu etc.
All attempts lead to a dead end. And I'm over it.
My reason for wanting this is two-fold.
1. I believe in logging software. I have always used it, for all of my recreations...scuba, climbing, hiking, kayaking etc. I would love to utilise the functionality of Paralog...even if it is a little clunky.
2. I'm not sure if my global skydiving colleagues are aware of the crash that occured at my dz a couple of months ago. The aircraft stalled at low altitude, and ditched into a river bank with 5 jumpers and the pilot. Miraculously, noone was killed, but some serious accidents occured - pelvis, ribs, lungs, skulls, scalps, spines and some. Even more miraculous was that they crashed at low tide, had they ditched at high tide I am sure most, if not all, would have drowned.
http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/tooradin-plane-crash.html
Anyways, my close friend was borrowing my N3 to test it out as a digital alti. He had it on his wrist, and had the canopy alarms set. They intended to land with the plane due to cloud, and as they were descending (knowing there were some serious problems with their approach/the aircraft etc.), the canopy alarms started to sound for the set altitude. All of the jumpers were impressed with how the N3 delivered the alarm, and the audible warnings/lead up to the alarms. Their engagement was more of a distraction that anything else, but they were all very impressed nonetheless.
What he didn't realise was that the N3 and Paralog could map the crash profile, as the N3 thought they were under canopy, and therefore logging the jump.
So, you can understand the importance of me wanting to extract this info...apart from believing that it will be a good product to have.
I've never posted a negative thread before, but I am tired of the run around trying to trial a product that does work/doesn't/maybe/yes but not without 100 forum posts/closed circuit thread-link-thread-link call-centre type loops/computer programmer required in order for it to work (and if I must say, I'm far from an idiot).
Cheers
Jase