on 04/01/03 06:17, Chris Searles at csearles_at_t-online.de wrote:
> I know this has been discussed before but I'm shortly before making a
> purchase and can't find the specific information I need in the Newton
> FAQ. :-(
>
> How important is the criterium "Read 5v/Write 12v" with a Flash Memory
> Card vs. one that has the specifications of "Read 5v/Write 5v" as far as
> battery drain, etc. goes? To be more specific, I'm looking at two Pretec
> cards, one with 8 MB which is cheaper but supposedly has the first
> specifications, and the other with 32 MB which is more expensive (and has
> more storage space than I really need) but SUPPOSEDLY has the latter
> specs. (I emphasize the word "supposedly" here because from what I could
> find at Pretec's website BOTH cards have the same specs with regards to
> "Read/Write", i.e. both have values of "Read 5v/Write 12v".)
The 5V/5V should be easier on the battery. I don't know, however, if that
can be measured.
-Laurent.
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