Date   : Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:01:44 +0100
From   : pete@... (Pete Turnbull)
Subject: 16 bit IDE interfaces with microdrives

On 23/07/2011 15:21, Michael Firth wrote:
> Is there a reason to prefer a Microdrive over the same capacity of CF card,
available new at a similar price?
> 
> http://prodigytek.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=399&c=node&i=B000VY7HYM

Longer life in situations where data is frequently rewritten.  Compact 
flash (and SD cards etc) aren't well-suited to storing swap files or 
swap partitions, for example.  However, that's about the only advantage 
microdrives have, other than cool factor.

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Pete                                           Peter Turnbull
                                               Network Manager
                                               University of York