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JJKrista1 · 02-12-03, 01:54 PM

Whilst being in no way a PPC expert. I don't think there is any real difference between the two formats.

An SD card can be set to read-only, (cannot do this with CF) and also is a bit smaller. Access times vary slightly but to be honest IMHO your're not going to notice it.

Having just ordered an Axim, I also bought a 512Mb CF card. The reason: I can get a 512Mb CF card for about the same price as a 256Mb SD card. So me being sensible and prudent I plumped for the lower cost per Mb. (esp. after just blowing $400 on a boy's toy...errm.... I meant productivity tool)

However in the not to distant future (8 weeks or so) Sandisk will be releasing a joint 256Mb / Wi-fi SD card. Obviously expect prices to be at a premium to start with, but (as with all technology) to drop significantly when the 512Mb version is released and other manufacturers follow.

If I was in your shoes: I'd go for the cheapest card. e.g. If you're in the USA, Amazon has a 1Gb card for about $225 (i think). Assuming it works with the Axim, I'm gonna buy a SD wi-fi card when they're out. There are web sites out there which compare in some detail the two card formats in some detail.

Hope this helps.

02-12-03, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
JJKrista1 Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whilst being in no way a PPC expert. I don't think there is any real difference between the two formats. An SD card can be set to read-only, (cannot do this with CF) and also is a bit smaller. Access times vary slightly but to be honest IMHO your're not going to notice it. Having just ordered an Axim, I also bought a 512Mb CF card. The reason: I can get a 512Mb CF card for about the same price as a 256Mb SD card. So me being sensible and prudent I plumped for the lower cost per Mb. (esp. after just blowing $400 on a boy's toy...errm.... I meant productivity tool) However in the not to distant future (8 weeks or so) Sandisk will be releasing a joint 256Mb / Wi-fi SD card. Obviously expect prices to be at a premium to start with, but (as with all technology) to drop significantly when the 512Mb version is released and other manufacturers follow. If I was in your shoes: I'd go for the cheapest card. e.g. If you're in the USA, Amazon has a 1Gb card for about $225 (i think). Assuming it works with the Axim, I'm gonna buy a SD wi-fi card when they're out. There are web sites out there which compare in some detail the two card formats in some detail. Hope this helps. __________________ <i>Just because I'm always right doesn't mean I'm arrogant.</i>