SD Card Effect on Battery Performance

[mareuter]

Hello all!

I'm the brand new owner of a T|3, having put down a series of PPC devices, and would like to ask a question that I haven't seen posted here. Apologies in advance if it has been answered and someone points me to it..

I got a 256MB SD card with my T|3 and am wondering what effect having it in the Palm all the time would have on the battery performance? The T|3 has a lot of memory already available so I don't need the extra space by any means, but I'm just curious if anyone has tested battery performance with and without an SD card in their Palm?

Thanks in advance!

Mike

[matrix42]

Hi Mike

I never even thought of that, I doubt it makes any measurable difference.

-Scott

[Vidge]

Unless you accessing the card, I can't imagine it would have any effect on the battery. Just having it there shouldn't do anything to the battery. I keep mine in all the time.

[krosenstein]

The card supposedly draws a bit of power while idling because the OS has to monitor it.

[n2ifp]

Yes, it does draw a very small amount of current in the microamp region. Basically, it has a negligible impact on battery life.

[mareuter]

Thanks for all the info! My wife is eyeing the SD card for her digital camera so the issue may be moot now, but your input is invaluable!

Peace,

Mike