> I think that's a myth, I can't tell any difference at all. I know they only > spin up when they're being used.
>From the Hitachi/Lexar websites: Voltage 3.3V 5.0V -------------------------------------------- Lexar 32MB to 8GB 65mA 50mA (write) Lexar 32MB to 8GB 65mA 50mA (read) Hitachi 4GB 305mA 314mA (write) Hitachi 4GB 16mA 18mA (standby) Writing to the MD requires 5x as much energy as for a solid state flash card. I remember this was pretty much the case for the 1 GByte drives already. Lars -- .~. Lars Michael /V\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] /(_)\ http://www.larsmichael.com/ ^^ ^^ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
