Re: FW: [Linux] IBM microdrive on iPAQ H3600

On Thu, 27 Jul 2000 11:47:46 -0700 (PDT), Jim Gettys wrote:
> Note that the IBM microdrive is rated to draw a bit more current than
> the iPAQ H3600 is spec'ed to be able to provide (from the system unit):
> the PCMCIA expansion pack has additional battery and should not present
> any problems.

The newer 1GB microdrives consume less power, especially in idle mode. See
http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/diskdrdl/micro/spec.htm . In any case:
the difference between idle and run mode is still large enough that you
really want the disk be in idle mode for most of the time.

Erik

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