----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom C"
Subject: Re: 2G Compact Flash Microdrive $129 and a $20 rebate
I realize that because a microdrive has moving parts while compact flash does not, there is more to go wrong, possibly. Probably more prone to shock. But for that price, if it lasted 1/2 as long as a CF card with the same capacity one would probably break even. I've had a 1G microdrive for 2+ years and it's still working fine.
I've seen how you work with your equipment. I am nowhere near as gentle with mine. For me, moving parts is breaking parts.
For that matter, even my much babied LX's seem to suffer from broken parts on an ongoing basis (to be fair, two years now and no new issues), so perhaps I am just a camera killer.
William Robb
