MMC or SD Card

[Smitty1]

Hi Guys

 

I recently purchased a Ifinder H20 - I need to get a bigger card so I can put more maps on it - I was wondering since I am not really a "tech" guy - which is better - I believe the H20 takes both kinds.

 

Any help would be appreciated - I think a 1GB card should be enough - I have the Map Create software - so that should take most of Canada on it.

 

thanks

Smitty

[bbog]

Hey Smitty1,

 

Go with the cheaper one unless you have data that you can't afford to lose. SD has a physical switch on the side that can set the card to "write protection". On the other hand the GPS may not like the card in the locked position if the card is used for tracking your movements. SD also typically have larger capacities and quicker transfer times.

 

Confirm that the GPSr can take both types then shop for a bargain.

 

Cheers,

Barnie

[Row Boat]

Barnies right, for your purpose, get the cheapest 1 gig SD card that can find.

 

SD cards have transfer speeds associated to them.

Unlike say cameras that need to write on the card on every pic snapped, for your purpose- you'll only have to read off the card. Transfer rates will not influence read speed.

 

A cheap 1 gig SD card (make sure you don't buy a mini, ot micro SD card) in Toronto will run me under $20.

 

As for SD vs MMC, you will not notice the difference for your application.

You may have more use for an SD card in other applications.

 

Good luck.

 

R B

[Smitty1]

Thanks guys - I will look for a SD Card...I think I saw some on sale at Future Shop.

 

Smitty