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To: Tumbleweed who wrote (19724)	3/19/2001 9:13:23 AM
From: Art Bechhoefer	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 60323

The new series of Palm hand held computers has both wireless capabilities and the ability to download MP3 music files. Seems only natural that the SDMC would be required in many cases in order to download copyright protected files. In some cases where files are available without copyright, the MMC might work, but eventually the SDMC is probably going to be the card of choice. My guess is that people who want the ability to download almost anything, whether in the form of email files, reports, or copyrighted music, will choose higher capacity cards that permit all of these applications. Since the slot is the same size for any capacity SDMC, I wouldn't be surprised to see at least some sales of cards with 64 mb or more storage capacity. In terms of numbers, I wouldn't expect more than 10 or 15 percent of the new Palms to be equipped this way, but that is at least somewhat encouraging. Art

To: Tumbleweed who wrote (19724)	3/19/2001 6:33:35 PM
From: Ausdauer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

Tumbleweed, I agree with you that applications will drive the size of the flash memory expansion card that people will purchase. There aren't a lot of applications that chew up huge amounts of memory. I have a couple foreign language dictionaries that utilize just under 5 MB and a Pocket Streets map using Microsoft's software application is good for a couple megabytes as well. The music applications require large amounts of flash, but do you think the average Palm user is a bit too staid for MP3? I guess so. I looked real hard at the M505 and didn't see an earphone jack or an external speaker! I think the availability of flash memory expansion will also drive new applications. So hopefully some killer apps will sprout up soon! How about this card then? store.palm.com Here are other options... palm.com I am very excited that SanDisk is supplying Palm. That is fantastic!!! Here is what I thought it may look like... albums.photopoint.com Aus