XD vs CompactFlash? (X-Post from Help Files)

I was just wondering if there are any major benefits that make XD card better or worse than CompactFlash. Just got a new camera after about 3 years using my first digicam, of course the new one allows for both XD and CF and the old one was SD. I've read a few things that make the XD sound a little better but I'm leaning towards the CF because our new computers 8 in 1 media reader supports pretty much everthing but XD. I'm pretty sure I could always just transfer files using USB anyways so I coulds still get away with XD if it is far and away better. The one thing about the XD that caught my eye is that they are supposedly much better for panoramic pics? Any truth to that? Hopefully all this isn't too confusing, basically I just want to know if there are really any significant differences between CF and XD. Thanks!

Hi Catch22

The only real difference I have ever noticed is size and weight.. And, I've found CF's to be much faster than XD's... But, That can all depend on what speed and brand you buy.

CF's seem to be Alot more versatile as well.. with laptops being able to use them in PCMCIA adapters, and (as you pointed out) Almost all "multi format readers" have them

Then there's cost, CF's are cheaper

I hope this helps you a little...