[DuoList] CompactFlash: is 8MB/sec read 1.2MB/sec write fast enough?

[Gary F. Daught]

Greetings. Whoa! Newegg.com has 1GB Viking CompactFlash cards for $40  
(after $10 mail-in rebate) <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp? 
Item=N82E16820160138>! The product description says "high speed" but  
doesn't quantify. I went to Viking's website and got the specs at 8MB/ 
sec read and 1.2MB/sec write. How does this translate into the 40X,  
80X, 150X ratings I see on some cards? Is this fast enough for use as  
a boot-drive in my PB2400c?

Thanks!

Gary