Even when they quote figures, there are a lot of shady methods used to mislead you. Many quote the best times they have even been able to measure in their labs, under ideal condidions. One or two (I think Lexar is one) quote the slowest speed you should be able to obtain - which is far more useful - but these brands usually attact a premium.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 07 October 2003 13:01 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: istD and threads > > > Hi Collin. > > As with anything else, it all depends. > I bought a 512 MB Delkin eFilm CF memory card, and it has no > speed rating published on the packaging OR the card itself. I > just visited their web site, and there are no specifications > at all on that site! Only capacities. Lifetime guaranteed, > but nothing else the customer has to know, I guess! <g> > > keith whaley > > Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: > > > > Check against the different brands. > > They'll be speed rated. > > 4x 16x, etc. > > > > Collin > > > > At 22:14 2003.10.06 -0400, you wrote: > > >Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 16:56:13 -0600 > > >From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >How does one tell if it is a fast card or not, prior to > purchasing? I > > >know I have one really slow card, it's pretty awful, but > it is also a > > >64mb, so it's not likely to see much use anymore. > > > > > >William Robb > >
