Newbie question about SD Cards

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#1703 12-Jun-2004 07:44

Sorry if this is a really basic question, but I have only just got my iPAQ and need some help.

I have a HP iPAQ 1945 which will take SD cards and so I have been looking around the net for SD cards. What I can't understand is the price differences - some are available for around about £30 where as others of the same sizw are £100+.

Can I use the cheaper cards in my iPAQ and if so are there any drawbacks?

Thanks in advance

Raider

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#6519 12-Jun-2004 10:31

Yes, the card should work ok. Sometimes prices are a reflection of the QA (Quality Assurance) processes put in place by the manufacturer. You might find that both cards work ok, but the cheaper one fails more times than the more expensive one (in statistical terms, not in number of times your card will have a problem).

Of course the more expensive one can fail too, and could be yours. It's a balance, really.

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#6570 15-Jun-2004 06:26

Thanks for the info -I thought that may be the case, but as I said this all new to me.

When I get a card is it just a matter of inserting it into the slot and the iPAQ will know its there, or are the settings which I need to change?

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#6573 15-Jun-2004 07:54

Simply insert the card and it should be ready to work. Nothing to change or configure.

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#6574 15-Jun-2004 08:12

Cheers - I will get one of the cheaper cards and see how I get on.

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