Golab

hello im totally new whit pocket pc, i haw question what is the map whit the name Built-in storage 4? i normally install programs so it installs in the map program files, can eney bodey explain the differs between the 2 maps?

Ward

The Program Files folder is situated on the main memory of the Pocket PC which as you know, is limited to 64Mb. The OS uses this memory for everyday things so its advisable to avoid installing programs there if you can get away with it. (Some, especially today plugins, must be installed into the RAM).

The BIS, on the otherhand is flash memory built in to the pocket pc and much more preferable to use for programs. Installing programs here doesn't affect the main memory of your device. The more main memory you have free, the more can be used for running programs.

The BIS, the Secure Digital card slot and the Compact Card slot all are independant of main memory and should be your first choice for installing programs, storing documents, etc. i.e. BIS, SD, CF are all equivalent to a hard drive on a PC whilst the main memory is the RAM.

Another detail: BIS is slower than SD or CF to write to but not that much slower to read from - ideal for programs, not so for documents, mp3, etc.

mmelgar

Good advice, just one other advantage to storing as much as possible on the SD or compact falsh. Eventually you're going to have to do a hard reset. It happens to everyone sooner or later. If your stuff is on the a memory card you won't have to reinstall it. If its on the main memory or BIM you lose it all and have to reinstall everything. This happened to me the first week I got mine. What a PITA. Good luck.