2gb Compact Flash $76

[Syringer]

http://buyfromscott.com/2gbcf.html

Might get one of these for my Axim to use as an MP3 player..

 

[k1114]

Most of the prices there are around half of retail - i'd be cautious. He does appear to have an ebay presence (and a rather substantial one at that) but I am not convinced enough to put my money into it.

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=skotrla

Domain results - Fake phone number, yahoo email address, PO box...

 

[jiwq]

Don't get too excited. It's a microdrive and it's type II CF, so it may not fit into your digital camera or whatever you use.

 

[kamranziadar]

It is a Micro Drive not Flash make sure about that before you buy it.

 

[shekondar]

From what I've seen over on dpreview, these are notorious for being unreliable. Besides, I've seen them on sale occasionally for $67 at the geeks...

 

[btaki]

Computer geeks had these for around 70$.

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: kamranziadar
It is a Micro Drive not Flash make sure about that before you buy it.

What's the difference?

 

[gnef]

micro drive is a hard drive, flash is solid state

 

[Katana]

Do micro drives drain batteries faster than regular CF?

 

[Challenger]

Originally posted by: Katana
Do micro drives drain batteries faster than regular CF?

In a word-YES!

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: gnef
micro drive is a hard drive, flash is solid state

So..what are the differences

Would this still fit in a regular CF slot then?

 

[shekondar]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: gnef
micro drive is a hard drive, flash is solid state

So..what are the differences

Would this still fit in a regular CF slot then?

It needs to be a Type II slot, and some slots (especially on cheap card readers) can't supply enough power to run a microdrive

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: gnef
micro drive is a hard drive, flash is solid state

So..what are the differences

Would this still fit in a regular CF slot then?

As long as it's a Type II slot, yes. Keep in mind, if you're going to use this in the camera or PDA it will drain your batteries like crazy.

BTW, Syringer, what are you doing outside of OT forums?

 

[shekondar]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: gnef
micro drive is a hard drive, flash is solid state

So..what are the differences

Would this still fit in a regular CF slot then?

As long as it's a Type II slot, yes. Keep in mind, if you're going to use this in the camera or PDA it will drain your batteries like crazy.

BTW, Syringer, what are you doing outside of OT forums?

Probably trying to hide from the SPIDERS!!!!!
:evil:

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: gnef
micro drive is a hard drive, flash is solid state

So..what are the differences

Would this still fit in a regular CF slot then?

As long as it's a Type II slot, yes. Keep in mind, if you're going to use this in the camera or PDA it will drain your batteries like crazy.

BTW, Syringer, what are you doing outside of OT forums?

So would this be a good option if I just wanted to use this in my car with my PDA (which is constantly plugged in) to play MP3's off of?

 

[aceO07]

That particular microdrive isn't that good. So buyer beware.

 

[s0ssos]

yeah. magicstor has reliability issues. look it up anywhere