MicroSDHC C. 6 vs internal storage

[kasperknop]

4 questions

1. I was wondering what reads faster (maybe also compared to the iPhone internal storage?)

2. Also... seems like I am using up most of the internal storage on my hero... Do I ony use the internal storage when I install apps? Cause then it would take some time to use my 100MB that I have left?

3. And will the OS run any slower with less internal memory?

4. If I need more internal storage I guess I have to root my phone. Any cons in doing so?

 

[Slug]

1. I was wondering what reads faster (maybe also compared to the iPhone internal storage?)

I can't vouch for the iPhone, but internal NAND (flash) memory will always be faster than external.

2. Also... seems like I am using up most of the internal storage on my hero... Do I ony use the internal storage when I install apps?

Yes.

3. And will the OS run any slower with less internal memory?

It shouldn't as the storage memory is separate from the system memory.

4. If I need more internal storage I guess I have to root my phone. Any cons in doing so?

Loss of warranty, plus the inconvenience of having to wipe the handset and being unable to mount /sdcard if apps are running are the primary ones. It's a pretty safe procedure if you follow the instructions. Unless you're with T-Mobile and have updated the ROM, in which case you're stuffed as that version can't (yet) be rooted.