I didn't say they weren't. However the ANSI standard for Floppy disks retaining data, is about 6mos. I haven't bothered to look up the standard for CF type cards but I'll bet their lifespan is a bit longer, quite a bit longer probably.
Adam Maas wrote: >Flash memory degrades over time as it has a limited write cycle, just >like floppy disks (Although the lifetime is longer). > >They're consumables. > >-Adam > > >P. J. Alling wrote: > > >>Actually some did complain when floppy disks changed from 5 1/4 to 3 >>1/2. Some programs were supplied on copy protected 5 1/4 inch media, >>(mostly games I suppose), that were no longer available in the new >>format. Floppy disks were consumables however, with a limited >>lifetime. I expect that usable CF cards will be around long after >>there's nothing to read them with. >> >>Shel Belinkoff wrote: >> >> >> >> >>>The memory sticks for my Sony cost between $80.00 and $125.00 or so each >>>when I got 'em, and I have six - 128mb each. While disappointed that I >>>couldn't use them in a newer camera, I found no reason to complain. I got >>>good use from them, even used them to xfer data from one computer to >>>another for a while (still do, actually), and will eventually sell 'em for >>>whatever I can get for them when I finally get around to selling the camera >>>for which they're intended. They've served me well, but now it's time to >>>move forward. >>> >>>I can understand that some people may be upset that their CF cards can't be >>>used in the new cameras, but OTOH, everyone knew going into this DSLR thing >>>that it involved developing and changing technology. Did you really thing >>>that the media wouldn't change at some point? Did people complain when >>>their old floppy disks were replaced by newer media? Or is that not the >>>same thing? >>> >>>Using dual memory slots takes up space and, presumably, costs the consumer >>>some $$ as well. I'd rather not pay for the space a CF card takes up. I >>>do understand your point, though, but I think you may be in the minority >>>(not to negate your POV or situation, though). >>> >>>Shel >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>[Original Message] >>>>From: David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> >>>>Date: 8/22/2006 12:18:47 AM >>>>Subject: Re: 4 GB SD cards for istDS/DS2, istDL/DL2 >>>> >>>>Not if you'd bought $500+ (a 1GB & a 2GB in my case) worth of CF cards >>>>you wouldn't. >>>> >>>>You have to remember Shel, when most people bought there *istD flash >>>>memory wasn't as cheap as it is now. If it had been, I would consider >>>>it disposable. >>>> >>>>For a camera maker know for backwards compatibility, IMO they should >>>>have put in a dual memory card slot. >>>> >>>>Dave >>>> >>>>On 8/22/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>Would I still feel as strongly about SD cards had I bought a bunch of CF >>>>>cards? Yes, I think I would. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > > > -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
