Should it be this slow? Or is it my SD card?

[countzero99uk]

Im not sure how fast the Pi is meant to be when you open programs. Im assuming that the slow point is in it reading the information from the SD card. I have an 8gb Kingston Technology Class 4 SD HC.

Do you think its the card and if so what type would be recommended. Ive looked at the wiki and im a bit lost.

Thanks.

[Guy999]

The higher the class number the better the card, up to a maximum of 10. (though some early Pi's had problems with class 10 cards). This has a list of cards with recommendations on performance: http://elinux.org/RPi_SD_cards

At the moment the Pi is slow on graphics intensive programs. The foundation is sponsoring work on Wayland/Weston that should be able to better utilise the Pi's graphics than the current X windows.

Remember the Pi is a lightweight PC so look for light apps rather than heavy one eg: Abiword rather than Libre Office.

[DeeJay]

Some facts would be useful.

Which programs?

How long do they take to load for you?

[countzero99uk]

Basicaly all programmes are running slow, Scratch, Midori, anything I initiate, so I think its just the SD Card.

Ill look at getting a class 10 one.

Thanks.
Brian.

[Joe Schmoe]

Are you comparing it to your desktop (x86, i7) machine, by any chance?

[Iggster]

Just saying but if your comparing the speed of the Pi to your Desktop/ Laptop the Pi is way slower because it cost about 300-1000$+ less, so don't expect it to be going at the speed of fibre optics.

[countzero99uk]

Ok

Im not expecting super speeds, the programs load slow. That's what ive stated.

Im sure in another 10 years the raspberry pi 7 will be moving at a silly speed and be the size of a pea but im aware of its current limitiations. I was just trying to find out if I had a blockage in the system rooted at my SD card, which from what people have said previously I have.

I love pi

I know its small but I think its beautiful

Peace all
B.