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    > I gather one can connect compactflash cards via an IDE interface.   
      
   Correct. Compact Flash cards also have the advantage of needing less   
   than 100mA to operate. Regular (laptop!) harddrives will start at around   
   500mA, which would exceed the rails on a lot of microcomputer expansion   
   interfaces.   
      
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   Chris   
      
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