Re: [NTLK] When Memory Fails

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Thu Oct 07 2004 - 11:33:04 PDT


On Thu, Oct 07, 2004 at 10:56:00PM +0530, Hemant Kamat wrote:
> Anybody have any idea what would be the life time of the internal memory of
> a Newt? Also, what would happen if the memory failed? Would the Newton still
> startup, since the main OS is logded in non-erazeable ROM? Are there any
> signs to lookout for in a failing Newt? And, most importantly, can the
> internal Flash memory be replaced?
>
> Also, does this apply to CompactFlash cards as well?

We're still waiting for the first reliable report of a Newt having
failing internal flash memory, if that's any indication of how long it
lasts.

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