Re: [NTLK] CF vs SD card prices

From: Michael J. Hußmann (michael_at_michael-hussmann.de)
Date: Wed Oct 06 2004 - 12:35:05 PDT


Jim Witte (jswitte_at_bloomington.in.us) wrote:

> Is this just because CF cards are used more than SD? From what I
> know, CF cards have to include some kind of controller chip in them,
> whereas SD cards don't (in the reader, or adapter). Or is it that CF
> cards have a little more physical *space* than SD cards to fit the
> memory circuitry into :)

SD cards have become more popular than CF cards nowadays -- there are
nearly twice as many SD cards sold, compared to CF cards. And SD cards
include a controller, just like CF cards. SD cards do also contain some
DRM support whereas CF cards do not. Basically, you pay for getting the
same capacity in a much smaller form factor.

- Michael

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