Compact Flash card speeds

[mike j]

I'm about to buy a bigger Compact Flash card for my IXUS400 - probably 256MB.

Is it worth buying a 'faster' card (ie. 8x) and are there issues to consider if buying a faster card ?

Are the write/access speeds for an 8x card literally 8 times faster than a 'normal' card ? (Presuming that an unspecified card is 1x ?!)

Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike.

[juno]

difference is barely noticeable when taking shots. however, if you use a card reader to transfer your pics to your computer, it will be a lot faster.