How does the Compact Flash Card compare to other portable storage?
CompactFlash cards are very robust in terms of durability and remains the primary standard for professional cameras. Key features that continue the popularity of CF Cards are from its relatively low cost per megabyte, greater capacity (than smaller cards), ability for the CF II to use MicroDrive, and the availability of adaptors allowing smaller card formats to be used in a CF slot. Additionally, CF cards can also be used in PC Card slots with very inexpensive plug adaptors. There are however a few features that Compact Flash cards lack; mechanical write protection switch, no built in DRM or cryptographic features. Although CF cards do not offer write protection and built in DRM/ cryptographics features, they are rarely used on other cards/ USB drives. 6.
