Compaq IPAQ Compact Flash Speed?

gopunk

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how fast can the 3635 write to the compact flash? i don't want to buy flash that is too slow or too fast.... thanks!
 

gopunk

Lifer
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well i guess both read and write. basically, what brand of compact flash shoudl i get for my 3635? :)
 

OS

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DP CF review

That being said, CF speed differences tend to be exaggerated especially when used in consumer devices. I'd just buy whatever is cheap.
 

gopunk

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hmm... well is there a brand that is more reliable? i don't really like buying stuff based on price alone :)
 

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Once you get past infant mortality, I don't believe so. All the CF on market are manufactured by a handful of companies. However, if you are that concerned, any big name brand will do since they will probably provide better support than say mr flash.
 

cavingjan

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Also consider battery life. Some compact flash cards drain the life out of batteries quicker than others.
 

Supahfreak

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The tranfer rate if awful though the cradle no matter what brand CF you use. Need to get me a USB CF writer...

FreAk
 

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<< Once you get past infant mortality, I don't believe so. All the CF on market are manufactured by a handful of companies. However, if you are that concerned, any big name brand will do since they will probably provide better support than say mr flash. >>



Yeah, but look at those prices at NewEgg

FreAk:D
 

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<< The tranfer rate if awful though the cradle no matter what brand CF you use. Need to get me a USB CF writer... >>



does that affect pdas?
 

Supahfreak

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<< does that affect pdas? >>



Yeah, I have a 3635 and tranfer data though the cradle and its really SLOWWWWWWW. My friend has a Jornada but he uses a Flash reader/writer instead, says it's way faster. Gonna get one when I get some money together, hope this helps...

FreAk:D