Memory cards ... need for speed!!!

[OldMan50]

Just curious.

What is faster SD or CF cards?

Which one should be used to load programs in? Date?

Thanks all

[Janak Parekh]

Unfortunately, there are too many variables to give you an easy answer on the subject. :( Not only are there different speed CF and SD media, different Pocket PCs score differently on "high-speed" media.

Are you unhappy with your current setup? I find that my non-high-speed SD media gives me acceptable performance.

--janak

[OldMan50]

I have an Ipaq 3955 and may order a Dell x50v in next couple of weeks.

Having had numerous Pc's for over 19 years, I am always looking for a faster setup.

I am curious which setup will give me the fastest setup; setting up a program in CF or SC. That is my angle on my request to this forum.

Thanks all for the courtesy of your replys.

[Darius Wey]

What would be your main need for the memory card?

Would you simply use it to install programs and store documents, or is it a more media-based solution for MP3s and video files?

[OldMan50]

I tape portions of meetings for future reference, using the internal tape recorder.

I bring documents for reference. And I love my own music when I travel/ fly. And I have some family pictures installed.

I mainly use word & excel in my work, Wirth money for PPC for my expence account.

Thanks

P.S. Go sox .... good night all javascript:emoticon(':wink:')
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[Darius Wey]

In theory, for what you require, any card should do you fine. It doesn't necessarily have to be a high-speed one either. If you were to purchase an X50 and you had the choice between an SD or a CF, I would probably go for the SD, which leaves your CF open for any add-ons you may get for your device. CF add-ons are still cheaper than SD add-ons these days, so you may want to take that into consideration.

[OldMan50]

In looking at other comments, there is a way to get faster speed from your SC card. Am I right.

And that does make a difference. I presume.

[Darius Wey]

Attaining a faster speed from an SD card only really comes in the form of acquiring a faster card in the first place. If you shop around, you will find that the speed of SD cards vary a great deal. However, don't forget that for the purposes of reading/writing, there is also a speed restriction imposed on the devices that use them.

You will find that while the idea of a fast SD card is nice, you can usually get away with a standard speed SD card and it should still serve you fine. I have a non-high-speed SD card and it serves me very well. I use it for a plethora of purposes: music, videos, accessing documents, installing programs, and so on...and I find there's really nothing to complain about. :)