[mythtv-users] IDE or CF

[John Drescher]

> >> I thought most flash memory today could handle 1,000,000 cycles?
> > You are correct but the problem is that there are some lower rated
> > chips still around so it is important to check.
>
> Oh.  That's good to know.  I'll have to look when I'm buying something
> that will be heavily used for writing.
>
One problem is that not every manufacturer mentions this or if they
have wear leveling built in. I assume the reason is to make the
uninformed customer believe it will last forever...

John