I usually get mine at ecost.com. They always have specials, quick delivery and no delivery charges. I've gotten "free" memory cards as well (counting the rebates). Right now, they have a 128M for $15. chris@GCCodeFactory.biz wrote: > On Nov 26, 2003, at 8:53 AM, Fritz wrote: > >> I just purchased a cheap-ass digital camera which takes >> either "SD" or "MMC" flash memory in 16MB, 32MB, >> 64MB, or 128MB sizes. Quick research reveals that >> there are (at least) half a dozen different types of flash >> memory ... and I assume this is just a replay of the old >> VHS vs. Beta (or "DVD+" vs. "DVD-") competition, >> i.e. a strategy to lock-in consumers. I have two questions: >> >> 1.) Of the two flavors that my camera accepts, SD or MMC, >> are there compelling reasons for purchasing either one? >> Has either one established a clear market lead? What about >> technical advantages? > > > from > > > The 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm Secure Digital memory card – called SD Card > for short – is a development based on the MultiMediaCard (MMC). Unlike > the MMC, the SD card specification offers the option of saving > copyright protected data, 4 times the transfer speed of MMC, a write > protection switch and protective measures against static discharges in > the card housing. The SD card has nine connection contacts (versus > seven for the MultiMediaCard), meaning twice as many data lines as the > MMC, which makes possible data transfer rates up to 10 MByte per second. > > Due to its somewhat thicker housing in comparison with the MMC, more > memory components can be integrated into the SD card, which allows for > greater memory capacities. Because the other dimensions are identical > to the MMC, MultiMediaCards can always be used in devices that have an > SD Card socket. > >> >> 2.) Is there a good local source for this stuff and what might >> one expect to pay for it? > > > I got a 256K at Buy.com and it seems like it was under $50. That's > enough for about 250 shots on standard settings. > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >