capacity and speed of SD cards- does it matter?

gune

this is mainly a query about sd card capacity and speed

i want to know if i use a 512mb sd card with tt5 with out all the fancy poi's, only few basic ones!
what are the optimal sd card capacity ?
and any specific speed which brings about best performance from your gps and the pda?
thanks

Oldboy · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:57 am Post subject:

Check out this - http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=FAQ&myfaq=yes&id_cat=14&categories=Storage+Card+Problems
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gune · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:05 pm Post subject:

hi oldboy:
thanks Smile

i visted both links provided. they answer some queries. not some.
yes u can lose ur data and money as well id u use certain cards..

what i am interested in is "is the speed of the card affect ur performance of gps?" as well as
"does capacity affect the performance in ur gps"?
and what it is the iedal sd for tt5?
Rolling Eyes

regds

neil01 · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:08 pm Post subject:

Not only are there implications so far as the capacity/speed to consider (about which I am not an expert), but the manufacturer is also important.

I have access to several SD cards/readers, and what I can say is that not all the cards function correctly in all readers (or is it readers function correctly with all cards!). As such I would always recommend that you purchase from an outlet which will offer a no quibble exchange if you experience any problems.

Ossy_Blue · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 23, 2005 Posts: 5

I have a question on the back of this one, not as technical though.

Can you use any kind of SD card in the Tom Tom Go ?

I've noticed that there is a copper connector / conductor missing on the angled piece of a normal SD card in comparison to a TT one.

I'm asking this because I have a TT 300 and have just managed to damage the SD card !!! Embarassed

I had already backed up everything so I'm hoping if I buy a SD card from somewhere I can simply load the software back on.

Is this the case or is it a bit more complex ?

Hope somebody can help !

Kind Regards

Chris - Ossy Blue.

joeninety · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 24, 2004 Posts: 74

Chris - you should be able to use most types of card but as mentioned earlier in this thread buy from somewhere that wil exchange it if you have problems with it.

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