CompactFlash, Smart Ditital, etc, Storage Card Questions.

[Gene K]

Digital Cameras, Camcorders, etc, use small memory cards of about 9-10 types
which can store a large amount of data. Many computers now have input ports
which will read several different types. I have been told that you can buy
Card Reader/Writers which will read 8/9 of the most common types and you can
use the cards and appropriate Reader/Writers to input/output data from
computers. It is said that if you watch sale prices you can buy these small
cards at times very cheaply and thus get a lot of fairly compact, readily
movable, inexpensive storage capability.
Questions:
A. Is the above true?
B. If so, what is recommended Reader/Writer? Some devices say Reader/Writer;
others only say reader? I want to transfer data back and forth to the
computer.
C. What is best or most appropriate type? I would be interested in sizes of
128MB up.
D. Good points; bad points?

 

[Guest]

I can only speak as to my experience. I have had 2 CompactFlash card readers, both low cost generics, and both were writable as external drives. That was on Windows 98 and currently on XP Home

I found it useful in editing what pictures were on the card so that I could then use my camera to display them on the TV for the whole family to see. Just had to watch the names so the camera would recognize the picture

Wish you luck !