> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 16:46:29 -0700 > From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Compact Flash RAM success > > Ken Norris (dialup) wrote: > >> BTW, 1gb flash cards and PC cards are now available, plus, up to 512mb Ultra >> Compact Flash cards with incredibly fast transfer rates of 2.8mb/s, but >> those large capacities are a bit lofty pricewise (the 1gb cards are $800 >> US!) > > More to the point, IBM Microdrives will work in these things, and a 1GB > microdrive is as low as $229: ---------- Are these real HD's? If so and you use it as VRAM, like I am the flash memory, it won't even come close speedwise. With the flash memory as VRAM, I can hardly tell the difference between it and real system RAM, whereas, using the HD for VRAM, things are _really_ slow, because of the difference in lookup times.
Don't get me wrong, I would be very interested in the Microdrive for storage, but not for VRAM. It would be cool to have a couple with reference docs and other OS's aboard so I can develop for older machines, to say nothing of plain ole backup files. Best regards, Ken N. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
