Technology Flash vs. SD

[dancinjenn]

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Hey, I have a question. Wayne requires us to get a PDA and recommends the Toshiba e800 which has Flash...no clue what that is so a concise definition would be nice if anyone has it, it is very hard to find on the internet. I bought a HP 4155 which has a SD slot for extra memory.

Are flash and the SD the same? What is flash? Can I substitute SD for flash? etc, etc, etc...

Thanks

 

[Fin-Nor]

i have the HP4155 also.

are you referring to COMPACT FLASH?

if so, SD vs CF are totally different type of cards. you already have the 4155 so a CF will do you no good.

SD is new tech, faster transfer rates, and alot more compact than CF. yeah, funny huh? CF is a cheaper media, and i have seen up to 4GB storage space. i think i've only seen 1 or 2GB for SD.

there's also a term, when dealing with PDA's is FLASHABLE ROM. that's nothing to do with the media cards. it's the built in memory for that holds the operating system.

if i am misunderstanding your issue, please tell me so, but i think you're talking about CF.

 

[dancinjenn]

Yeah i'm talking about CF. I actually talked with the IT support guru at Wayne today and he said that the only reason why CF was required was for the third years who got a program on it. He also said that my hp4155 was good enough and that he is sure that the technology for the PDA's would change by the time I needed something for third year...so I don't have to get the Toshiba...woo hoo...save myself $300 dollars more.

 

[4 Ever]

oddly enough for digital cameras, CF's seem to be the new standard. I though xD would be it but it does nto seem to be the case.

But i guess SD for Palms right now and CF's for digicams (though some brands utilize other storage methods)

 

[TheFlash]

FLASH without question.

 

[Fin-Nor]

your choice for flash doesnt have anything to do with your name now does it? 😉