> > > > > ... just one more way SD cards suck for embedded. It's a terrible standar= d. > Does this apply to other flash cards - eg CF - which maps very nicely to PATA. This seems to be a case where a "dumb" controller where the user must get involved in the low level housekeeping is potentially superior to 'high level' interfaces. How do the available Flash-memory technologies/interfaces/protocols/standards/ implementations compare and is there a clear winner for embedded use? (Answers should be detailed and not more than 100 words, Use of Sanskrit optional). Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .