Retrofitted Laptop Flash Drive Mod

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I keep my eyes on solid state drives.  I would love to have a solid state laptop running linux.  If you don’t want to wait for a solid state laptop, you could always retrofit your current model.  A company called Addonics makes Compact Flash IDE adapters so you can hook up your CF modules to your laptop.

Though for 32GB of flash memory you would end up paying around $500, this could win you geek points with your friends.

Interface: mini 44-pin IDE male (2.5″ IDE hard drive connector)
Supported media: Compact Flash Type I/II, MicroDrive (see MD limitations FAQ)
Number of CF slots:     choice of single slot or dual slot
Maximum Read / Write Speed:     Depends on the media
OS Support:     DOS, Windows 3.1, N+5V from PC power supply
Built-in onboard regulator: T, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, Linux
Dimensions: * CF Hard Drive Adapter (W x D x H) – 56 x 6 x 59 mm with CF card attached * Dual CF-IDE Adapter (W x D x H) – 56 x 10 x 60 mm with CF card attached
Weight:     ~ 1 oz.
Power:     to provided regulated 3.3V output
Operating Temperature:     0 °C to + 75 °C
Operating Humidity:     5% – 95% (non condensing)
Storage Temperature:     -40 °C to + 85 °C
Storage Humidity:     5% – 90%
Warranty:     One Year

Cost is around $24.

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