SD or CF for large medical databases

[imported_idibidi]

Hello all. I need some recommendations on which type of card (SD or CF - brand?) to use on an Ipaq 2755 for large medical databases:

Davis' Drug Guide
5MCC
Taber's Medical Dictionary
Laboratory and Diagnostic

Also, should I put the programs on the actual Ipaq or is putting them on a card better?

FYI - I have a camera that takes CF cards.

Thanks.

[CookieKid]

It really depends since some program will let you install on SD/CF while others requires that you install them on main memory. You'll have to contact the developer to find out.

If you were to have a choice, I'd say store it on your CF since it'll be faster than on filestore.

As for the brand, there are a lot of mixed reactions so it's tough to say. I've tried a few (Kingston,PNY,Lexar,Sandisk) and I've yet to face any problems but with others, some failed while others are sworn by.

Enjoy your PPC, mate.

[supermajic]

Well, i can answer one of your questions

Also, should I put the programs on the actual Ipaq or is putting them on a card better?

Either way, the difference in speed isn't noticeable unless you're using a program that takes up lots of processing speed/video memory and even then, it's still not too noticeable. However if you need it to be really reliable you should install it on your ppc, as some cards have a "habit" of losing memory. But at the same time, if your ppc runs out of power, the installed program will still be installed.