Loading an image from CameraRoll - how long should it take ?

Question

Hi All
I'm loading an image from the CameraRoll using this method http://www.flashandmath.com/mobile/cameraroll/
Now on my iPad2 the image loads pretty instantaneously
However on my iPhone4 it takes approx 8 seconds for the image to load.
( The time is taken after calling loader.loadFilePromise waiting for Event.COMPLETE ... i.e. the image to load )
function onImgSelect(event:MediaEvent):void {
var promise:MediaPromise = event.data as MediaPromise;
removeBrowseListeners();
loader = new Loader();
loader.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onImageLoaded);
loader.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(ErrorEvent.ERROR, onError);
loader.loadFilePromise(promise);
The code base is the same. There are (at least) 2 differences :-
1) The hardware (iPad vs phone)
2) The number of images on the camera roll (approx 60 on iPad vs almost 900 on the phone)
Has anyone else noticed such a difference in speed between devices / number of files ?
Is there a better/quicker way to load an image from CameraRoll ?
Is 8 seconds normal/acceptable (I show a busy indicator)
Any help / suggestions/ observations most appreciated !

Answer 1

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