----- Original Message ----- From: "Lars Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:58 PM
> > 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. > Whilst I have no expertise to question the technical specs, in practice, I have found my 1GB MD to be only slightly more power hungry in camera than my CF cards. This is also true when copying to an XS Drive Pro. CraigZ -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.770 / Virus Database: 517 - Release Date: 27/09/2004 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
