Is it better
to store undecoded data streams (like a Catweasel) or
the decoded data? My inclination is to deal with raw track data
without attempting to interpret it. Requires quite a bit more memory
to store data, but has fewer limitations.
Yeah I guess one way is the "embedded systems" approach and the other
is a desktop approach. For archival purpose I think your idea is
better. For daily use (the SVD is a "peripheral" that travels between
machines) I think the decoded data is probably better.
Ah, we've been here before.
For a "universal disk storage" device or format, you need to have the
capability of three different levels
1) files
2) sectors
3) flux transition
+ software to convert both ways between all three
#3, flux transition ideally calls for the device to have an SA800/SA400
interface, and would not require any additional software on the machine.
Since conversion between USB interface and memory cards is readily
available, either would do. But, howzbout RS232 and/or "centronics"
parallel?