Best CF expansion sleeve (silver slider??)

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The only two I've seen so far are

1) the standard compaq model (looks pretty bulky)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1383080417

and

2)the "Silver Slider" (looks cool and thin)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1384116172

Also, both should take the IBM microdrive right? Is that the same media interface as the compact flash?

[Cooldude10810]

Well if your asking for my opinion i would get the silver slider. And as long as the mirodrive you want is a type 1 or 2 compactflash compatible it will work.

[b4lunar]

Since you'll be using a microdrive, you may want to consider buying the CF Expansion Pack Plus (http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/options/expansion_packs.html) which incorporates together with the standard CF sleeve an external extra 1000mAh battery. It is actually a standard cover pack with a CF slot and the extra battery. A bit bulky if your taste lies with the Silver Slider, but trust me it does a great job with the power draining microdrive. You get a CF slot a batt and a hard case, all three in one.

[afarooki]

Hello,

I currently use a Toshiba 2GB PCMCIA HDD with a PC Card Exapansion Pack. I was wondering, how does the speed of my setup compare to the compact flash microdrive?

[GadgetFreak]

I agree on the expansion pack plus. I have the PC card version and the extra battery option is fantastic.

[rgt420]

if you want to go with the silver slider, check out ebay for really good prices, also check out this very forum, i saw a couple new models and variations made by that silver slider guy. Also check out Seidio.com. They have a variation of the silver slider...same color and craftmanship but two cf slots AND a power pack! what more could you ask for... a bit bulky but worth it's wait in gold.