SD or CF ?

Mattt · 19th April 2005, 12:57 PM

Thinking about the Axin X50v, and buying 1gb or memory for it.

Which is better SD or CF memory ?

Are either faster than the other ?
Is either slot often used for other purposes ?

Looking at Corsair site the sd seems slightly slower but uses less power.

Are the speeds suggested realistic in an x50v ?

I freely admit that I'm looking at Corsair because I use Corsair ram in my PC, and not because I've heard their flash memory is better.

Any advice ?

Thanks

alexanderino · 19th April 2005, 1:19 PM

In your case, SD may be the better choice. Why? Speeds should be about the same (limited by the Axin), and SDs are more compact and cost about the same.

Personally, I'd go with CF, but more so for ideological reasons. Transcend also manufactures excellent, reliable flash memory. i-store have their 1 GB CF card for AUD 118.

Cheers,
Jason

Mattt · 19th April 2005, 5:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexanderino

In your case, SD may be the better choice. Why? Speeds should be about the same (limited by the Axin), and SDs are more compact and cost about the same.

Personally, I'd go with CF, but more so for ideological reasons. Transcend also manufactures excellent, reliable flash memory. i-store have their 1 GB CF card for AUD 118.

Cheers,
Jason

Looks nice, sorely tempted, my camera takes CF too.
The Transend SD 1GB is considerably more $$$ though. hmmm.

/me shakes piggy bank

silver6 · 19th April 2005, 5:52 PM

Get SD, That leaves your CF slot free for devices such as a gps

PhuckNut · 19th April 2005, 6:08 PM

I'ld have to go with silver6

if you look at the cost difference between an SD memory card, and CF memory card, there's not much difference, but if you look at other devices, there's a HUGE jump in price.

So if i were you, i'ld go SD for memory, and leave the CF for other devices like GPS/BT/Wifi if they're not builtin.

alexanderino · 19th April 2005, 6:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattt

Looks nice, sorely tempted, my camera takes CF too.
The Transend SD 1GB is considerably more $$$ though.

Transcend's 1 GB SD card is AUD 125 -- 7 dollars more.

BTW, I have two Transcend cards, a 512 and a 256, both have worked flawlessly with my picky Canon G5 (no corruption, lost images, etc.)

TheWedgie · 19th April 2005, 6:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhuckNut

I'ld have to go with silver6

if you look at the cost difference between an SD memory card, and CF memory card, there's not much difference, but if you look at other devices, there's a HUGE jump in price.

So if i were you, i'ld go SD for memory, and leave the CF for other devices like GPS/BT/Wifi if they're not builtin.

Another vote for working like this. Definately the way to go.

-Nick

Gouki · 19th April 2005, 6:54 PM

def SD for storage..

i recently picked up a 1gig SD card from MSY for $110.. good value. its rated 50x.
i think you can find some 66x ones on ebay for around $115 shipped

nux · 19th April 2005, 7:22 PM

Does MSY have mini SD cards? Oh well I just bought one 512mb Sandisk for $95, didnt want to wait to find cheaper prices on eBay. Damn they're small.

PhuckNut · 19th April 2005, 8:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexanderino

Transcend's 1 GB SD card is AUD 125 -- 7 dollars more.

Yup.. now go look at the price for an SD vs. CF GPS on ebay, or a SD vs. CF wifi card

nux · 19th April 2005, 8:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhuckNut

Yup.. now go look at the price for an SD vs. CF GPS on ebay, or a SD vs. CF wifi card

Thats what hes saying, only $7 more for an SD card leaving the CF slot free for the cheaper CF GPS/Wifi cards. I think..?

Mattt · 20th April 2005, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuxie1

Thats what hes saying, only $7 more for an SD card leaving the CF slot free for the cheaper CF GPS/Wifi cards. I think..?

Yeah, thanks guys, SD for ram is the way forward for me.

19th April 2005, 12:57 PM	#1
Mattt Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 262	SD or CF ? Thinking about the Axin X50v, and buying 1gb or memory for it. Which is better SD or CF memory ? Are either faster than the other ? Is either slot often used for other purposes ? Looking at Corsair site the sd seems slightly slower but uses less power. Are the speeds suggested realistic in an x50v ? I freely admit that I'm looking at Corsair because I use Corsair ram in my PC, and not because I've heard their flash memory is better. Any advice ? Thanks __________________ Zilog Z80 @ 2Mhz / 8kb ROM / 16kb RAM Multiple Successful trades with : Dan Murphy

19th April 2005, 7:22 PM	#9
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,801	Does MSY have mini SD cards? Oh well I just bought one 512mb Sandisk for $95, didnt want to wait to find cheaper prices on eBay. Damn they're small. Last edited by nux; 19th April 2005 at 7:23 PM.

19th April 2005, 1:19 PM	#2
alexanderino Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: au.nsw.syd Posts: 269	In your case, SD may be the better choice. Why? Speeds should be about the same (limited by the Axin), and SDs are more compact and cost about the same. Personally, I'd go with CF, but more so for ideological reasons. Transcend also manufactures excellent, reliable flash memory. i-store have their 1 GB CF card for AUD 118. Cheers, Jason

19th April 2005, 5:52 PM	#4
silver6 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 921	Get SD, That leaves your CF slot free for devices such as a gps

19th April 2005, 6:08 PM	#5
PhuckNut Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern Adelaide Posts: 511	I'ld have to go with silver6 if you look at the cost difference between an SD memory card, and CF memory card, there's not much difference, but if you look at other devices, there's a HUGE jump in price. So if i were you, i'ld go SD for memory, and leave the CF for other devices like GPS/BT/Wifi if they're not builtin.

19th April 2005, 6:54 PM	#8
Gouki Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, 3131. IQ: 25 Posts: 415	def SD for storage.. i recently picked up a 1gig SD card from MSY for $110.. good value. its rated 50x. i think you can find some 66x ones on ebay for around $115 shipped