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To: Done, gone. who wrote (7654)	5/1/2004 1:05:44 PM
From: Jon Tara	Respond to of 21646

There are many devices other than cameras that use CF cards. For example, various kinds of electronic test equipment, data loggers, etc. There are also many examples of remote sensors where data collection is done physically. As an example, ocean sensors. Some send data up to a buoy where a transmitter is located. But in other cases, people go around and retrieve the data periodically.

To: Done, gone. who wrote (7654)	5/2/2004 10:38:38 PM
From: joe-hunter	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 21646

Michael, What is your feeling regarding MicroDrives versus Compact Flash? I have always thought that solid state CF would be more secure than a rotating hard drive - but I have had two Compact Flash chips fail for no apparent reason ( I did not remove them while they were being written to ) and I have talked with photographers on line who are using 4 - 6 years old microdrives that still work flawlessly. They say any shock that would damage a MicroDrive will destroy your camera anyway - AN interesting alternative view, so just leave it in your camera and don't remove it until you are at home again. A 4 Gb MicroDrive can be purchsed for $369.95 here flash-memory-store.com - A lot cheaper than the the CF equivalent.

To: Done, gone. who wrote (7654)	5/3/2004 12:00:32 AM
From: Uncle Frank	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21646

My Sunday adventure... forums.dpreview.com uf

To: Done, gone. who wrote (7654)	9/29/2004 12:57:05 PM
From: Done, gone.	Respond to of 21646

Amazing how fast the memory card prices have dropped. From the half year old post to which I am replying: "...the 12GB card is predicted to be shipping in the second half of 2004 at a cost of $9999 ($833.25 per GB)." From today's Sandisk press release about their new top of the line cards: steves-digicams.com Capacities US$ EUR (ex. VAT) Availability ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultra II CF 256MB - 2GB $49.99 - EUR 44.00 - Now $249.99 EUR 245.00 ----------------------------------------------------- 4GB $479.99 EUR 465.00 October ----------------------------------------------------- 8GB $959.99 EUR 930.00 November ----------------------------------------------------- Just amazing.