Flash memory degrades over time as it has a limited write cycle, just like floppy disks (Although the lifetime is longer).
They're consumables. -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: > Actually some did complain when floppy disks changed from 5 1/4 to 3 > 1/2. Some programs were supplied on copy protected 5 1/4 inch media, > (mostly games I suppose), that were no longer available in the new > format. Floppy disks were consumables however, with a limited > lifetime. I expect that usable CF cards will be around long after > there's nothing to read them with. > > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > >>The memory sticks for my Sony cost between $80.00 and $125.00 or so each >>when I got 'em, and I have six - 128mb each. While disappointed that I >>couldn't use them in a newer camera, I found no reason to complain. I got >>good use from them, even used them to xfer data from one computer to >>another for a while (still do, actually), and will eventually sell 'em for >>whatever I can get for them when I finally get around to selling the camera >>for which they're intended. They've served me well, but now it's time to >>move forward. >> >>I can understand that some people may be upset that their CF cards can't be >>used in the new cameras, but OTOH, everyone knew going into this DSLR thing >>that it involved developing and changing technology. Did you really thing >>that the media wouldn't change at some point? Did people complain when >>their old floppy disks were replaced by newer media? Or is that not the >>same thing? >> >>Using dual memory slots takes up space and, presumably, costs the consumer >>some $$ as well. I'd rather not pay for the space a CF card takes up. I >>do understand your point, though, but I think you may be in the minority >>(not to negate your POV or situation, though). >> >>Shel >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>[Original Message] >>>From: David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> >>>Date: 8/22/2006 12:18:47 AM >>>Subject: Re: 4 GB SD cards for istDS/DS2, istDL/DL2 >>> >>>Not if you'd bought $500+ (a 1GB & a 2GB in my case) worth of CF cards >>>you wouldn't. >>> >>>You have to remember Shel, when most people bought there *istD flash >>>memory wasn't as cheap as it is now. If it had been, I would consider >>>it disposable. >>> >>>For a camera maker know for backwards compatibility, IMO they should >>>have put in a dual memory card slot. >>> >>>Dave >>> >>>On 8/22/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>>Would I still feel as strongly about SD cards had I bought a bunch of CF >>>>cards? Yes, I think I would. >>>> >>>> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
