medic2109

In my endless quest to know more and find the "optimal configuration", I have found that I can use either FAT 32 or 16 on my SD and CF cards. What is the advantage of either...I admit I am very behind in understanding windows file system structure.

Kcchief_fan

Originally Posted by medic2109

In my endless quest to know more and find the "optimal configuration", I have found that I can use either FAT 32 or 16 on my SD and CF cards. What is the advantage of either...I admit I am very behind in understanding windows file system structure.

It seems to be FAT 16 is faster overall. Look in http://www.core-sound.com/CF-and-SD...comparison.html and see what they have to say.

medic2109

can you check the link you listed...it comes up with a not found error on my end..thanks

Kcchief_fan

Originally Posted by medic2109

can you check the link you listed...it comes up with a not found error on my end..thanks

oops try this http://www.core-sound.com/CF-and-SD-mass-storage-comparison.html

sebring

I believe the trade offs are speed (Fat16) vs more efficient use of space (Fat32). If you are considering storage devices greater than 2gb, I believe you have to use Fat32.

pgerrish

Originally Posted by sebring

I believe the trade offs are speed (Fat16) vs more efficient use of space (Fat32). If you are considering storage devices greater than 2gb, I believe you have to use Fat32.

When I tried using either a 512mb or 1Gb Sd card in either 4700 or SmartPhone _ i needed to use FAT32 as with both aftre mutlile file they told me the cards (different makes) were full even though they were only part used. Reformated with FAT32 and no problems then.

Paul
UK