Product Description

This highly secure, stamp-size SanDisk 1G SD Memory Card weighs a mere 2 grams, yet has a high storage capacity. The SD card can be used in a variety of digital products such as digital music players, cell phones, handheld PCs, digital cameras and video camcorders; smart phones, car navigation systems, and electronic books. Features a fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup; user selectable mechanical write-protect switch on the exterior card casing; and it is a non-volatile storage solution that resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. ... Read more

Features

• Operating shock rating of 2,000Gs, equivalent to a 10-foot drop to the floor
• Fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup
• Non-volatile solid-state; no moving parts maximizes battery power
• Low battery consumption to maximize battery life in small portable devices
• User selectable mechanical write protect switch on the exterior card casing

Reviews (10)

Great concept but there are stability issues
The 128 and 256 meg seems to work better and be more stable than the larger formats. I've been having troubles with the 1024 and 512 being recognized by devices.

A lot of memory in a small package.
I bought the SanDisk 1 GB card for my Kodak 5 megapixel camera.The 32 megs that come in the camera left me with a full memory, so I wanted more. It arrived quickly and installed easily.I'm amazed at how small a gig of memory is these days.My Kodak Dx7590 camera says that it has room for 632 pictures at the 5 megapixel maximum setting.At the 1.8 megapixel setting it says that I can shoot 1,554 pictures before running out of memory.Either of those is way more than I've had a chance to use before returning home and downloading them to my PC.

I got the 1gb after comparing all the smaller ones.I did think about buying two or four smaller SD cards instead of the larger one.Now I'm glad to have the whole gig of memory instead of two or three smaller ones.I don't have to carry the extras cards and open the camera in rain or dust.

I did some comparison shopping on e-bay and elsewhere and found that the Amazon price, including shipping, was equal or less and it wasn't from some vendor I've never heard of.If you have a camera or other product that takes the SD cards, the price is hard to beat and the convenience of a lot of memory is very nice.As the old computer pros say, "you can never have too much memory."

good card 16x
got three for 96 from dell on a price mistake.great cards, not very fast but good for my use in a RAVE-MP 256 player.I checked the speed on this, it is 16x, good enough for most uses.

Works well
I have two of these. Both have worked well for about 3 months.Sandisk is the brand since they are for co-inventor of this standard.

Died after one month
Worked fine for one month, it is now unrecognizable by all devices I have tried it in.Lost data.I have read similar reports about other Sandisk SD cards. ... Read more

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash memory card has a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your CompactFlash card to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera.

To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized CompactFlash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography. All CF cards from SanDisk are Type I format, including SanDsik Ultra II CompactFlash cards.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller.
  Technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• High-density flash memory and optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster
• Ultra fast up to 9 Mb/sec data transfer rate
• Small size
• Holds up to 200 high resolution images
• Works with any compact flash enabled device

Reviews (25)

Great Speed
It has worked great with my Nikon D70. I fully recommend this card after owning 5 CF cards of 5 different companies, including Lexar, Canon-branded, and SimpleTech.

This is a great card and I would purchase it again.

Must Keep the Camera On to Save Images
I've known and happily used SanDisk CF cards before, high quality, good price.This Ultra II card comes with some worries.Since CF doesn't write at 9MB/sec, it uses a "buffer" to write a small amount (like 4 megs) to an ultra-fast buffer, then the image is slowly transferred to the main card.And there's the problem.

I lost every "last image" on my trip to Italy.When I powered on the camera, took say 5 pictures, it would record 4 and lose the last image.This is because I was turning the camera off after taking the 5th picture.I needed to leave the camera on another 20 seconds to be sure the memory card finished transfer of the images.So it's very fast, for a small burst of pictures, but LEAVE THE CAMERA ON.I did a lot of "that's cool!" pictures... you turn the camera on, take a picture, turn the camera off to save battery life.Mistake.Make sure you REVIEW the images (and not just the temporary image displayed after the picture is taken) before POWERING DOWN.

First CF Card
I got lucky! After purchasing a Rebel XT, I wanted a CF card that was roomy and priced right. AT the time and place, the Sandisk Ultra II 1GB was the ticket. I was not well versed with the different write/read speads of different CF cards. The Rebel XT specs indicate 3 FPS up to 14 pictures. In high resolution JPEG mode (no RAW), my rebel XT never stopped to wait for an image to be written to the Ultra II CF card. I'm guessing I could've held the shutter release and kept on going 'til the card was full.

Take the time to read the other reviews by individuals who've done their research and are more experienced. I'm convinced based on personal experience and reading about others' and will continue to purchase additional Sandisk Ultra II 1GB CF cards. Right now I need more batteries!

Card speed vs camera buffer dump speeds.
I've done a little research trying to find the best cf card for my Canon Digital Rebel XT.Scandisk has a new series of cards called Ultra III, with 20mb/sec speeds.Just because the card is fast can my camera take advantage of the speed?In my case not really.My camera dumps at about 6MB/Sec with most of the faster cards.I currently have the Lexar 80x 2Gig card, and have not had many problems other than a corrupt file every 1000 shots or so.My Canon does not take advantage of Lexars Write Acceleration, but I didn't find out until searching for another card.Here is a link to the test results I found.http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007 .

A solid performer.A must for the digital photographer.
One of the great things about the digital age is that the cost per megabyte of memory storage is in continuous decline.Here, we can all reap the advantage of this technological bounty--the SanDisk 1GB Ultra II CF card is a really nice product.I can use it in either my Nikon D100 or my Canon S50 (compact) cameras, and take hundreds of pictures before downloading the card to my laptop computer.

The card is very fast, so much so that the write speed simply is not noticeable most of the time (when it is that is more an issue of my D100's slow write time for RAW photos than it is with the Ultra II).Owning the Ultra II has really made digital photography a pleasure; typically I can shoot all day without having to worry about switching CF cards or emptying the contents of the card to the laptop.This is digital photography as it was meant to be.

A solid product that performs very well. ... Read more

Product Description

Sandisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro DuoSanDisk’s Memory Stick PRO Duo is half the size of a standard-size Memory Stick PRO media and it offers the same technologies including high speed data transfer, built-in MagicGate, and high capacities. The Memory Stick PRO Duo is the ideal solution for the most portable devices such as pocket-size digital cameras and with the use of Adaptor, it can be used in all PRO-compatible devices. ... Read more

Features

• 1 GB capacity
• Half the size of a standard-size Memory Stick Pro media
• Embedded MagicGate technology for safe transfer of copyright protected content
• Compatible with all Memory Stick Pro devices with the use of the adaptor

Reviews (7)

PSP & Sandisk Products
To answer the other comment/reviewer, a PSP is the Sony Playstation Portable.They were released here in the USA in March 2005.It was released in Japan late 2004.Not sure about the rest of the world.The PSP uses memory stick duo media for a variety of purposes, most noteably video, music, and game data.

As far as the product, Sandisk products have been great and I've never seen any compatibility issues with Sandisk versus Sony media, so go for the best price.However, if you have a digital camera that supports high speed transfers, you might want to get the Red Sony High Speed since it supports that high speed transfers.To my knowledge, only Sony, not Sandisk, makes the high speed transfer version.However, from what I understand for PSP usage, you do not need the high speed; although, you can use the high speed in a PSP from what I've read.It could make transfers using a card reader quicker even if not the actual accesses with the PSP.

I'm about to buy it but still unsure....
Sorry , this is not a review but rather a question and not even about the product itself....
Most reviewer talk about how good the Sandisk 1Giga Pro Duo works in their PSP.....
Not being an American and not knowing all the techno lingo , please , can anyone tell me what a PSP is ...? ( something to do with the Play Station..?? )
I just bought the Sony DSC T 33 today and as I'm going on a wild trip very soon I need to buy enough memory so I can shoot all the pics I want. This 1 Giga Memory Stick Pro Duo has the best
price-MB relation , the 1 Giga Sony Red Memo Stick Pro Duo I want is not available and heaven knows when it will be .... So....
Lexar has no 1 Giga , so there's no big choice....
Either Sandisk for U$ 119.88 or the Sony for US 367.00 or so.....
Well... anyone can still tell me what a PSP is...? I'm going to buy this Sandisk Memo Stick right now.....

No PSP should be without it.
This is just the thing you need to get the most out of your PSP. I already have quite a few videos and mp3's on my1GB PSP memory stick pro duo and their is still room for more! It's worth every penny. The 512MB is around 80 bucks, so fo just 40 more dollars save some cash and get twice the size. You won't regret it.

Wonderful, recommend to everyone
It's the perfect stick. It's the same as the special "Yellow" one, but it's cheaper, and comes with an adapter. You have to use the adapter with most memory card readers, since they don't usually read the memory stick duo sized chips. But I've put it into 3 seperate readers, and they all worked. I have not tried this chip in my digital camera which takes Memory Stick Pro media (the larger one) but Sony says it should work.

A previous reviewers said it was incompatible, but Sony says it will work in any device which supports Memory Stick Pro or Memory Stick Pro Duo. It is incompatible with Memory Stick devices (without the Pro or Duo in their names).

Works great!!
Despite what the other review says i have had no problems transfering data using my built in card reader in my Sony Vaio.Good price, comes with the Standard Memory Stick adapter.Works great with PSP. ... Read more

Product Description

This highly secure, stamp-size SanDisk 512MB SD Memory Card weighs a mere 2 grams, yet has a high storage capacity. The SD card can be used in a variety of digital products such as digital music players, cell phones, handheld PCs, digital cameras and video camcorders; smart phones, car navigation systems, and electronic books. Features a fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup; user selectable mechanical write-protect switch on the exterior card casing; and it is a non-volatile storage solution that resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. ... Read more

Features

• Low battery consumption to maximize battery life in small portable devices
• Operating shock rating of 2,000Gs, equivalent to a 10-foot drop to the floor
• 512 MB capacity
• User selectable mechanical write protect switch on the exterior card casing
• Works with all SD enabled devices

Reviews (45)

AMAZON DISCOUNT DISAPPEARED AS YOU FINISH FORMS.
I spent time to get Memory card for more then$25 and wasted time with Amazon tricks:
It tells about FREE seeping, recommend get $30 discount for opening Visa account with Amazon, but finally customer doesn't have any of that options: credit card will be ready in couple weeks and you have to pay for shipping. I don't recommend have business with Amazon.
I don't recomed have business with Amazon.

long time
This gives me like 2 hours of movie in my 2.1 camera. Works and copies fast to my laptop.

Great Card!
I've really enjoyed the card so far. It worked great the first time I put it in my Kodak digital camera and I took 738 pictures the next week when I visited New York City. I'm very impressed and excited about using it for a long time like my two-year old 64 MB Sandisk card.

Card Works Great....Most of the Time!
SanDisk makes really great SD cards, however, these 512mb's have given me the most trouble out of all of them. Most of the time, transfer is quick and easy for any file. I can put a file on the card and take it off at anytime. However, every once and a while, especially on cameras, the file almost seems to become corrupt. This problem actually happens on the card, for I have conducted numerous tests, all showing that the card messes up the file. It really only happens once in a blue moon, but when it does, it's quite a hinderance. Regaurdless of the fact, SanDisk really makes the most reliable products and at a good price, so if you are looking for a nice sized SD card, this is probably the way to go!

I have not had a problem.
Hiya. I know that some people have been giving Sandisk products a hard time since they joined the market. I've never had a problem with Sandisk products since I started purchasing them a few years ago. If you own a Sony digital camera or camcorder and wanna save some cash on memory cards sandisk is where you go. I just purchased a Sandisk 512 mb sd card on ebay for forty bucks. Its perfect for the 3.2 mp Casio Exilim EX-S100 that its mated to. This card will hold 276 pics at the cameras finest resolution and 2 weeks and 1000 pics later I have no complanints. The camera writes quickly to the card and the card can transfer 500 mb of pic data to my pc in less then 8 mins (using usb 2.0 cradle connection). It hasent failed yet. I think the problem with a lot of consumers is they don't format the card in camera. Please try this as it improves the write speed greatly. Sandisk is a fine company and very reliable . ... Read more

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II SD cards have a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your SD cards to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera. To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized flash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II SD cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller. technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Low power consumption
• 1 GB Secure Digital Card
• Minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second
• Faster write speed means less time between shots; ready for rapid-fire shooting
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller. technology lets you save large image files faster

Product Description

Memory Stick PRO is the same size as original Memory Stick (a little smaller than a stick of gum!), yet it can hold a lot more data and transfer information at even faster rates. It's a great way to record, save, and transfer digital images, MPEG movies, and music.Most of the newer Sony cameras and camcorders are compatible with Memory Stick PRO. For compatibility information on a specific model, check our product pages on digital cameras and camcorders, or refer to the owner's manual supplied with your device. Note: These media cards can only be used with products designed to accommodate Memory Stick PRO. They are not compatible with products designed only for original Memory Stick. ... Read more

Features

• Backwards compatible with Memory Stick PR
• Compact and easy to store
• 1 GB Memory Stick PRO
• Minimum write speeds of 15 Mbps
• Increased durability

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash memory card has a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your CompactFlash card to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera.

To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized CompactFlash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography. All CF cards from SanDisk are Type I format, including SanDsik Ultra II CompactFlash cards.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller.
  Technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Works with any CompactFlash enabled device
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster
• Ultra fast up to 9 Mb/sec data transfer rate
• Small size
• Holds up to 100 high resolution images

Reviews (25)

Greatmemory card & great price.
I'm already using an identical card in my Canon Digital Rebel. Ordered this one as a second card & back up. I paid $59.95 at CompUSA, plus sales tax. This one from Amazon.com comes out to be $34.95 (with rebate). No shipping, no tax. Card works great. Fast and reliable. Another reviewer is right...with a $1000 camera why would anyone get a "cheap" off-brand memory card?

Good price; fast write speed; no trouble
I haven't had this card long, but I've been very pleased with its performance.I have a Canon S10 IS.This particular camera takes very good movie clips--approaching that of DVD.This card keeps upwith all that information as the movie clip is being taken, and finishes up very quickly when you stop recording.It, of course, performs well taking pictures, too.The short story is: I've been pleased with the Ultra II and like to think it's worth the extra money.

don't forget to backup your camera
The Ultra II CF card is a great product, but with all microelectronics there will always be the possibility of a DOA, or catastrophic crash when you least expect it.Yet we see these painful reports about people who've "lost all the pictures from the trip of a lifetime, and it's all SanDisk's fault!"

Hey, it's a computer!Back it up!If you can afford the high end digital camera and the ticket to Paris, you can afford something like the EZDigiMagic 20GB backup device that fits in the palm of your hand and lets you save your stuff whenever you want.And voila, your life won't be ruined again!

Totally disappointed
I brought the card brand new, used it less than 5 times and it died during my own wedding.

To make it even worse, pictures were not recoverable.

My tips:
*Think twice when buying this card
*Buy couple small cards (say 256Mb)instead of one big card.

Your reader may not work with this card!
I purchased this card for use with my Canon Digital Rebel.I had been told by other digital SLR users that they did not notice an increase in performance with the high speed cards and I now must agree with them.This Ultra II card does not work any faster and does not impact my camera performance under normal picture taking because my camera buffers images.The only time that I can foresee an advantage would be during rapid picture taking, but how often does the average photographer do that?

The BIG DISADVANTAGE is if you want to use this card with your existing card reader.I tried using the Ultra II card with my card reader and ran into trouble when I tried to read or to write to the card.The computer either reported I/O errors or the process took a minute per image.Not exactly the blazing speeds which were promised.I contacted Sandisk about the problem and they told me that Ultra II cards will not work with older readers including older Sandisk readers.If you want to use this card, you need a new reader.This is a big disadvantage for someone like myself who travels a lot and counts on using internet cafes to transfer images to CD's to clean space on the compactflash cards while traveling.I dont have a choice of which reader the internet cafe uses and therefore, I may not be able to use this card while on the road.

I also notice no significant difference in speeds when downloading from my camera via a USB connection.This may be because I am not using USB 2.0.

In summary, this card is not worth the extra expense if you do not have a brand new reader using USB 2.0.If you have an older reader, you will need to upgrade to a new reader that can work with Ultra II (I am sure that Sandisk will happily sell you one.)For my money, I will stick with Viking compactflash rather than to ever purchase another Ultra II.
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Product Description

Viking InterWorks' SD™ cards can be used in any device that requires the robust security features that this standard offers. The SD form factor represents the smallest,secure flash memory card in the consumer market today and is flexible for applications ranging from MP3 players to PDAs to digital cameras. Combined with low power draw and the highest capacities available, Viking SD cards are the best option available for taking your digital files with you anywhere.

• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)
• Handheld Computers
• MP3 Players
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Global Positioning Units (GPS)

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Optimized for use in PDAs, MP3 players, or digital cameras
• Fast read and write speeds gives you the best performance from your PDA, MP3 player, or digital camera
• High quality components guarantee steady performance and durability
• Individually tested to ensure each product works the first time, every time

Reviews (8)

Excellent!
This high quality memory is made by Toshiba in Japan (and is not Chinese junk like some manufacturer's SD memory cards).No problems whatever.

Do not order this product from amazon
The shipping take very very long , I try buying this for my
wife business trip , she was already back from the trip,Amazon
has not shipped to me.

Good Card
I use this for my Canon sd300 camera and so far I have no issues with this card.It is fast when taking and downloading pictures and when deleting pictures that you just took.For the price this is a really great card (the best value out there) and I am definately going to get another one thanks to the great deals with the rebates.

Works as expected
I've owned this memory card for about 2 1/2 months now and taken around 100-150 pictures split up between about 5 or 6 different transfers to my computer.I'm using it on a Canon SD200 camera.

I have had no errors, the pictures store and transfer as fast or faster than the factory 16MB card that came with my camera.

So far so good!

works well
I bought this when I bought my HP Photosmart R707.This card stores a ton of pictures, and it transfers photos quickly to my computer, and without any problems.So far, so good. ... Read more

Product Description

Take your documents, pictures, presentations and music with you easily with the SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB Flash Drive. This ultra-small, ultra-thin USB 2.0 Hi-speed flash drive is no larger than a pack of gum, and is the fastest and easiest way to transfer data between home, the office or any other place you need to go. Features CruzerLock advanced file security that encrypts your individual files and keeping them safe; plug-and-play plugs into any USB 2.0 port and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1; 2 additional color caps and a removable neck strap. System requirements: Windows 98 or higher; Mac OS 9.1 or higher. ... Read more

Features

• Backward compatible with USB 1.1
• USB 2.0 enabled
• Small size
• Requires no drivers
• Stylish Design

Reviews (130)

Reliable, travels well, decent speed, small
This Cruzer Mini has mostly replaced my previous 64 meg 1.0 thumb drive. Utilizing some of the extra USB 2.0 bandwidth, the Cruzer is significantly faster than my older drive, and it comes with a nice neck strap (though I haven't used it).

Perhaps because I carry the Cruzer in my pocket, or maybe due to poor design, the cap quickly developed a small crack down its side. This means it doesn't have that nice snap feeling when you replace the cap or take it off. I suspect SanDisk is aware of the flaw, as they ship the Cruzer with 2 additional caps in the box. Even with this problem, I have never had a situation where the cap has accidentally fallen off, so all is well so far.

Nice little gadgets ...
I bought mine from Amazon on 06 June 2005.It was delivered a few days later. Drive worked for a total of about 15 minutes before failing. Several WinXP computers would detect it as an "ADIR ROM". SanDisk support was by website only but to their credit they provided me with a prepaid FEDEX shipping label (by an email link to FEDEX). Again, after a few days the replacement arrived in fine working order.

I've used these little wizards from four manufacturers for at least 3yrs now with increasing capacity each time I get a new one (I pass the smaller ones to my nieces and newphews) and I never leave home without one dangling about my neck.

The short of it is that I would not hesitate to buy one from any of the "major" manufacturers. If you hate being limited by the small capacity of floppies or the relative bulkiness of a CD-RW then you need to go out and get yours today.

Pretty decent.
Needs a driver to work on older operating systems (windows 98).The little lanyard it comes with looks pretty flimsy, but it holds up really well, even with my keys and stuff on it.It comes with a couple different caps and you should keep all of them in a safe place because you will lose one.

Excellent and very simple to use
A great item to have! Very simple to use, just plug in and get started. It even has a password protect program that comes with it in case you lose it - that way, no one else can access your files.

I put my business work on it and carry it with me. Then if I need something, I just go to a Kinko's or a library and I can easily get what I need. And for the price it's a no brainer.

Best Flash Drive Around
This is a great flash drive!! I owned two other flash drives from other companies that died rather quickly. This one I've had over a year and a half, and it's still working strong. I accidentally left it in my pocket one day and it went through the washer and dryer, and it STILL WORKED (NO DATA LOSS) which is why I am writing this review! No problems, works great. ... Read more

Product Description

About the size of a matchbook and weighing in at a mere half an ounce, the SanDisk 512MB CompactFlash Memory Card has a high storage capacity, and delivers a high transfer rate for fast copy and download. It is a non-volatile storage solution that offers high performance with low power consumption, and resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. Compatible with all digital cameras, handheld PCs, digital audio players, and other devices that feature a CompactFlash slot. ... Read more

Features

• Industry-standard compatibility
• For use in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, and MP3s
• 512 MB CompactFlash
• Removable data storage system
• Ultracompact

Reviews (21)

Broke and up the creek with no warranty...
I bought one of these when I bought my Canon s70 less than two months ago. The card has rolled over and died on me. I went to the retailer and they said that the defect is a manufacturer issue. We went to the packaging for warranty details and there is NO warranty listed on the packaging other that it is warranted to work (fit) in compactflash cameras. The brand of card next to it on the shelf (Kodak) had a 5 year warranty for functionality.

Nextime is Kodak for me

Defective Card
I had ordered a Cannon s500 a week before I went on vacation and after receiving the camera I decided I needed more than a 32 meg card for my trip.I read several reviews of cards on amazon and for the most part had the impression that Sandisk, though an off brand, made decent and reliable cards.Due to time constraints I purchased this model at a local Best Buy and left for a weekend of relaxation and enjoyment.My first night on vacation after taking a few pictures my camera gave me a weird Memory Error message.I couldn't change from capture mode to view mode to delete/format the memory card, in fact I couldn't even power the camera down.I had to remove the battery to get it to turn off.After messing with it for several minutes, removing the memory card and seeing how the camera functioned minus the card I realized the card was jacked and causing my camera to malfunction.Thus, I was unable to take pictures during my entire vacation.Needless to say, I WAS LIVID because I was on an island and there weren't any Best Buys around to return the card and get a new one.As a result, I felt I had to post here on this review section and say DO NOT BUY THIS COMPANY'S PRODUCTS!I'm now ordering a Kingston version of this card in hopes that a brand name will provided a better quality product.

Fine for consumer digicams
This is a good card for virtually all Point and Shoot consumer digital cameras. If you are using a Digital SLR, then you need a faster card, say the Sandisk Ultra II. The write speed is a little slow, but that shouldn't be a problem for all but a few select digital cameras. For most people, 512M should be more than enough. Depending on your camera, you could get 300-400 pictures.

This is my first CF card, as I've used SD cards for a couple of years on another camera. I'm not wild about CF, but that's the format of my equipment. I think Sandisk cards are as good a brand as you can buy, but just know their limitations.

Excellent price for the storage, but a little slow
I upgraded to this card from a 128MB SanDisk card to use with my Canon Powershot G6. The card is definitely worth it for the money, but if you plan to use it long-term, I would suggest shelling out the extra dollars and going with the Ultra II model. When uploading images, there will be a noticeable difference in speed. If you're an amateur photographer just looking for extra storage, or a person who doesn't mind waiting a little longer in exchange for saving a bit of money, this card can definitely get you by.

Recommended
I own a Canon S400, and between this card and my lexar high speed card, there is no noticable difference in speed. I would recommend this card for any general user with devices that use CF. A great price from a great media maker. ... Read more

Product Description

Lexar Media's Professional Series CompactFlash is designed to speed up image transfer times by taking advantage of a Digital SLR camera's high-speed processor. Capable of sustained write speeds of 12 mb per second, making our CompactFlash cards ideal for any photograher who demands optimal performance from the card and camera they use.

Professional Series Compact Flash with Write Acceleration Technology

• Improved write performance in WA enabled cameras.
• Combination of camera and card firmware that reduces read/write protocol overhead for faster image storage
• Performs the just like standard 80x cards in non WA enabled cameras

Features

• 100% Camera Compatibility Guaranteed, Plus a Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Professional Series Compact Flash with Write Acceleration Technology
• Speed rated at 80x (12 Mbps)
• Bundled with Image Rescue 2.0 & 30 day Trial of Photo Mechanic 4.0

Reviews (16)

Died after 5 months
We bought the card in January and used it with great results for 5 months.Then we got an err 2 on out Canon XT (cf card error).So we reformatted the card.Happened again.We tried the card in another camera and got the same error, only now the card won't accept any pictures and is completely unusable.

We contacted Lexar and they are sending us a new card.Lexar honored their warranty completely with no hassle.We have not recieved the new card yet since we only talked with them 4 days ago.So the card gets 0-1 stars and Lexar gets 4-5 stars.

Really Fast !!!
This card is really fast. I use it with my Nikon D70 and I am more than satisfied, it gives me enough space to take as many as over 300 shots in Nikon RAW format. It also gives me 3-4 frames per second in continuous shooting mode, again in RAW.

Buy another brand
I purchased my Lexar Flash 1 GB Card in January and placed it into service, light service at that, in the middle of February in my Canon 20D.
It started acting squirrelly by the middle of April. I had to remove it and reinstall it several times to get it to work.
Today it finally died and will not work at all.
I
need to buy another card, but it sure will NOT be a Lexar.
At the price of these cards I expect it to work a lot longer than 2 ½ months of light duty.

Fast but serious interoperability issues.
I bought this card on the basis of a recommendation from a camera shop, figuring they knew what they were talking about.I also had a Lexar 40x 1GB Pro and its associated USB adapter.

I use it with a Micro Solutions Roadstor CD burner, a Nikon Coolwalker, a Nikon D70 and a Nikon 8800.

Originally the card worked "great" in my D70, but once I bought the rest of the stuff in the above list, bad things started to happen.

The card will routinely fail to write a CD about 50% of the time with my Roadstor in spite of the fact that I have the latest firmware which supposedly fixes Lexar interoperability.

For some reason, the Coolwalker just refused to see the card at all.There is a new firmware fix (that I have yet to try) that supposedly fixes this, but in the meantime I had already formatted the card in my D70 in some vain attempt to "fix" this issue.This did not fix the issue, but *DID* succede in destroying the USB formatting and I can no longer access the card via the USB adapter at all.In fact, the card just does not exist in either the Lexar supplied USB adapter or an AVP USB flash card reader adapter.

I managed to discover all of this while on extended vacation when I really NEEDED to save off the flash memory and ended up in a panic buying a handful of SanDisk 512MB Ultra II cards at twice the price I should have paid (but such is the punishment for the careless traveler).

These SanDisk cards worked with everything perfectly with no interoperability issues.Every CD burn on the Roadstor is fine and there is no problem with reformatting or with interoperability on the CoolWalker.

I suggest that Lexar get their act together and address these issues before too many people get burned like I have.

484 picture capacity
i like this card as it affords me the luxary of loading a huge number of pictures and not having to worry about running out of memory.i can't notice it being any faster, but then i am not a professional.i have a canon pro1 and it meet my every requirement. ... Read more

Product Description

The SimpleTech SimpleDrive Deluxe external USB2.0 hard drive is the easiest way to add more storage to any computer. ... Read more

Features

• Includes StorageSync Automatic Backup Software
• Portable external 7200 RPM hard drive with 250 GB capacity
• Hot swappable; plug-and-play
• USB 2.0 provides up to 480 Mb/sec data transfer rate; compatible with USB 1.1
• Stands vertically or sits horizontally

Reviews (9)

Like An Internal Hard Drive...On the Outside
I've always been mildly amused at the pace and scope of storage in personal computers. Back in the dark days of college, when I had a Mac (and this is not meant as a slight to Mac users!), I think my hard drive tipped the scales at a muscular 500MB, or .5GBs in today's accepted measurement. And man, did that 500 do the trick - research papers don't take up too much digital room.

I moved on years later to a Dell PC with a whopping 27GB hard drive. 27GB! "How will I ever fill that up!?" I wondered naively. Mere months later, I discovered how MP3s and .avi files and all their storage-y ilk take up lots of space in no time, and went out and got my non-space having self a shiny new 80GB internal hard drive to get some storage breathing room. Installing it was far from perfect (it didn't dock correctly, plus there were some recognition issues) and was far more effort than it should have been. To this day, the poor thing hangs at a 45 degree angle inside the computer tower, precariously balanced between the motherboard and the first hard drive.

Back in the present, my current Dell came with 240GB, a robust-sounding storage number. "Surely," I thought, "I will never fill that much space," About 25GB away from filling the whole thing up and perceiving my computer slowing down just to comprehend all the data, I needed an answer. And, through amazon.com, I was directed to the Simpletech 250GB external hard drive, and I have nothing (well, mostly nothing) but nice things to say about it.

Another reviewer here appeared to have a bad experience with his 250GB, and I feel for them - no one can ever expect technology to work flawlessly across the endless configurations out there in ComputaLand. But, if you have a system with USB 2.0 and Windows XP, I can't imagine an easier or more pleasant hard-drive experience than I had with this product.

The drive itself is not small or large, resembling a Steven King hardcover in size (but not in content - out in bookstores now! King's latest masterwork, "Hard Drive of Sorrow"! Only 800 pages!). Handy mounts are included for those wishing to place the drive on its side, a la Playstation 2, so space should not be an issue, even on a crowded desk. It can also do nicely as a paperweight in a pinch. The readout on the face of the drive is simple and functional. The HAL-like red LED lets you know it's on - the green LED let's you know it's doing stuff. Simple...tech. Yep, pretty cut and dry on the outside. Wire-wise, the drive comes with its external power source and USB cable, so it's ready out of the box to plug in.

And here's the beauty of it, at least for XP users - the drive is truly plug and play. Although the package came with two CDs of drivers and whatnot (including a tiny, rectangular CD with some kind of "data sync" software I haven't used), Windows recognized the drive immediately, no questions asked. No drivers to install, no installation wizards, no nothing. Boom - ready to go and store huge amounts of data.

I'm no tech expert, so I don't know if the stated transfer rate of 480 MBS is high or low as industry standards for external drives go, but for the casual user, I saw no problems with the drive's speed. It took me perhaps 20 minutes to move close to 60GB of info, but I didn't sit there the whole time watching the progress bar. It seems quick enough, unless time is of the essence.

The final positive is the on/off switch in the rear. As another reviewer astutely noted, by turning the thing off you're pretty much ensuring the safety of the info stored on the drive, though to be 100% safe, I think you'd need to disconnect the USB entirely. It's a nice feature to have, regardless.

The couple of negatives for the drive are minor to me, but might be important to others. The green LED is slightly recessed and a little harder to see in the face of the drive, but it's visible. The drive also tends to make a high-pitched, but soft, whining noise when idling for a while. Those not disposed to soft, high-pitched whining noises should be aware of this, but I found it easily solved by some music or...the off button. Brilliant use of existing options, I say.

So, even though I'm unable to comment on Simpletech's customer service or the long-time life of the drive, it does what it says it will do - store lots and lots of data in a timely manner and allow you to retrieve it. And, at the price, you simply can't go wrong. Pun intended.

work justfine
Saw mixed review before I bought the hard driver. Since the price is so good, I gave it a try. It worked just fine and worked for every computer I have at home (Window XP home and professional edition). It requires no installation of any software. Just need to plug in and turn it on.

It is quite and on/off to switch off when I don't use it. It is a USB2 external hard river; not a rocket science. I think the current technology is mature enough to make it work.

Works great right out of box, backup software ...
... is also easy to use.

This Ext.HD looks great and the on/ off switch is nice to have. Although I've had it running continually for 1 month with no problems. I do a lot of video capture and editing and have had no problem with transfer speed.

I read the review where the person had difficulty with drive assignment. While the Disk management will say the drive is healthy, new drives often need to be initialized in order to work properly. (Use help to get specific instructions it's really easy) Once initialization is complete the drive will function as if it were an internal drive.

I like this drive so much I'm purchasing a second one. I've tried both enclosing an internal HD and several manufacturers of Ext HD, this one by far was the easiest to set up. All of them have the same performance. If you have trouble look to initialization or formatting to resolve your problem. Help will assist you identifying if you need to do either.

Macs can't boot from USB-only drives
Mac users, be careful: Macs running OS X cannot boot from external USB drives. Only Firewire external drives are bootable.

Copied 125 gb to my new drive.
I love the fact that this drive has an on/off button. I paid more money for my Maxtor that didn't. I copied my movie collection to this drive with no problems. Also, this is a great price. ... Read more

Product Description

Enhanced for superior storage and delivery of moving images, Memory Stick PRO Duo is fast with reading and writing speeds of up to 80Mbps. It includes MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo media adapter for compatibility in standard Memory Stick media slots. The high capacity and fast transfer rate of Memory Stick PRO Duo is just what your digital imaging needs. ... Read more

Features

• Included adaptor allows compatibility with Memory Stick(R) PRO media enabled devices
• 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo; 940 MB available capacity
• Supports read/write speeds up to 80 Mbps on high speed-enabled devices
• Increased operating temperature range
• Includes MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo media adaptor for compatibility in standard Memory Stick media slot

Reviews (4)

If you know what you're doing, you'll love it
I've heard a lot of people say that this really isn't needed.Most of these people intend to use it for their PSP.This is not the only use for this card.If you have a Sony camera that supports high speed shooting, this card is a must.With that said, if you own a PSP, and you know what you're doing, this card is a must as well.Reason is, the slower Memory Stick Pro Duo, has a write speed at 15Mbps.The high speed card clocks in at about 80 Mbps.Yeah.Grab your USB 2.0 / Firewire Card reader for this one, it makes a HUGE difference.

The average user, however, will not care.They're probably using the 5 pin USB cable to transfer files, which comes in at about 10 Mbps.There is NO point in buying this card if this is the case for you.On the other hand, if you're like me, and crave the capacity of 1 gb for your psp, odds are you'll be using all 1000 mb of it.You have to go high speed.

Very Fast
This stick is fantastic for high resolution photos and is lightning quick. Do you need the extra speed the MSX-M1GN gives you? Maybe, maybe not. But at least you have it when and if you need the feature. Highly recommend it for the money.

Fast, reliable
Sony makes two 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo cards.The one on this page is MSX-M1GN and it's labeled "High Speed," meaning it reads and writes using parallel connectors.The Sony PSP, among other Sony gadgets, supports this high-speed access technology, so you can use this card in the PSP.

But you don't really need the extra high speed.Instead, you can save money by buying the other Sony 1GB card, model MSX-M1GS (notice difference in the last letter), which is a "non-high speed" 1GB Memory Stick Duo.Both cards support MagicGate, Sony's digital rights management technology.(Sony's Connect online music store requires a MagicGate-compatible storage card.)

Let me emphasize my previous point: you don't need the "high speed" Memory Stick Duo, the regular Memory Stick Duo is fast enough for games, movies and music on the PSP.Paying extra for this "high speed" version (~$40 over the "S" version) if you only use it in the PSP is a waste of money since the PSP doesn't really take advantage of the parallel access technology -- i.e., it plays cool with the technology, but doesn't employ it.On the other hand, if you have one of Sony's latest digital cameras that support high-speed continue shooting, you may want to get this.

This is a fast, reliable flash memory card that will likely last a long time.I've never had any problems with Sony's flash storage cards.

Good But Not Great
You can find a better deal with a 1.0GB Memory Stick Duo with either SanDisk or Lexar. Sony's memory sticks are very expensive against the competitors but they work best with the Sony products. I bought this for my Sony PlayStation Portable so I could store music, games, pictures, and music. One thing I learned is that you shouldn't get a high-capacity memory stick! One thing is that if you want to watch movies you have to convert your files to MPEG-4 which is so much more work! Another thing is with your CD's and stuff like that you have to convert them only to MP3 and ATRAC3 format. For pictures it has to be JPEG only which is another hassle. I have a card reader on my computer and guess what...it doesn't support Memory Stick Duo! It only supports MS and MS PRO. I've heard you have to buy a Sony computer to have a card reader with Memory Stick Duo capability. I am very disappointed with Sony with their new UMD and Memory Stick Duo. They should have added 1.0GB internal built-in memory so you can start downloading all those things instantly. The PSP should have also included a Mini-B USB Connector too because it's so cheap! I wouldn't recommend getting this amount of memory but if you store a lot of things and you have the patience to convert (you might need software for some of them) then this is a good thing for you. ... Read more

Product Description

80X, or 12MB per second, Lexar Media is providing the fastest CompactFlash with guaranteed write speeds available, serving the needs of professional photographers and all digital camera users requiring faster image write times. Lexar is offering its 80X Professional Series CompactFlash cards in five different capacities, including 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB.80X CF cards include an enhanced version of Write Acceleration technology, which optimizes the cards' firmware to reduce overhead associated with transferring data from the camera to the memory card, and improves in-camera performance in high-resolution CompactFlash based cameras.In addition, Lexar's new Write Acceleration provides a larger controller buffer to accommodate transferring up to 32 sectors of data to the card in one command, in cameras supporting this feature. CompactFlash cards without Write Acceleration typically transfer only one sector of data at a time.The cards include a free copy of Lexar's award-winning Image Rescue 2.0 software to recover seemingly lost or deleted images from memory cards. Image Rescue 2.0 now recovers images from any memory card format or brand, and for added convenience, can be used with all mass storage compliant card readers including USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and FireWire readers.Professionals know that a single image can be more valuable than all their equipment combined. To risk losing an award-winning image because of a hard diskfailure or br ... Read more

Features

• 12 Mbps sustained write performance
• Improved write performance in WA enabled cameras
• Combination of camera and card firmware that reduces read/write protocol
• Performs just like standard 80x cards in non WA enabled cameras
• Type I CompactFlash format

Reviews (3)

My experience with the 40x card
Before you purchase this card, make sure that your camera supports the Write Acceleration Technology. I purchased Lexar's 40x 256MB card (with Write Acceleration) about a year ago for my Minolta DiMage 7Hi camera, and realized my camera did not support the new technology. The CF card still worked, but there was no increase in speed over other cards.

I checked Lexar's website, and it said that my camera does not support the Write Acceleration technology. The link is here: http://www.lexar.com/digfilm/wa_cf.html

Current (as of this review) cameras supporting WA technology:
- All Kodak Professional cameras and pro camera backs, such as the DCS Pro Back 645, DCS Pro Back Plus, DCS 720x, DCS 760, DCS 760m and DCS 14n
- Nikon D1x, D1h, D-100 (Requires camera firmware upgrade by Nikon. See Nikon's web page for more details) and D2h
- Sanyo DSC-MZ3
- Sigma SD-9
- Sigma SD10
- Pentax *ist D
- Olympus E1

Lexar USB Card Reader (included... note: this was with my 40x card. you may or may not experience the same issue.):
- Works only with Lexar CF Cards. Attempted to use with SanDisk and Kingston CF Cards but did not work. Should not be a problem if you only use Lexar products. However, if you do, consider buying a separate card reader.


For a full breakdown of how many pictures you can take with different card capacities, go to http://www.lexar.com/digfilm/capacity_chart.html

DO NOT BUY THIS CARD!
If you own a Canon camera, Canon does NOT support WA (Write Acceleration) feature of Lexar's high-speed cards:

http://www.lexar.com/digfilm/wa_cf.html

Current camera partners supporting Write Acceleration Technology:

-Kodak Professional
-Nikon
-Sanyo
-Sigma
-Pentax
-Olympus

Great for dSLRs
[...]

Lexar's 80x Pro CompactFlash cards are fast, especially if you use them with digital cameras that are compatible with Lexar's "write acceleration" (WA) technology.While popular dSLRs like the Canon Digital Rebel and EOS 10D and 20D and the Nikon D70 do not take advantage of the WA technology, they still benefit tremendously from Lexar's high-speed architecture.In fact, in order to use the dSLR's burst modes, you need a high-speed CF card like this.

If you happen to own an camera (Kodak, Sanyo, some Nikons, etc. - check Lexar's website) that's WA-compatible, you'll see even greater speed boosts.From my in-store testing (since I can't afford to buy all these dSLRs!) it was hard to see the difference between WA-enabled vs. WA-disabled, since the cameras were all different.Other reviews (not that guy Brent's generic "how many pictures on a card" crap) have claimed WA does make a difference.To tell the truth, I wouldn't concern myself with this WA thing; I think it's more a marketing gimmick then real technology.Luckily, Lexar works very fast even in non-WA-compatible cameras.

Should you get a Lexar or Sandisk?I think it's toss-up.In the old days (read, a couple years ago) Sandisk had some serious QA problems, leading to tons of defective memory cards, but that seems a thing of the past.My recommendation: buy whichever that's cheaper. ... Read more

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II SD cards have a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your SD cards to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera. To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized flash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II SD cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller. technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Faster write speed means less time between shots
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster
• Lifetime Warranty

Reviews (9)

Great SD Card
I have a Canon PowerShot SD400 and this card is great for it. The write speed is blazing which makes shot to shot times as small as possible. Plus amazon is selling it for almost $20 off retail.

Card working great for 5 months and counting
This 512mb Ultra II SD Card makes a world of difference if you have the right camera to take advantage of it.

I currently use this card with my Canon SD200 which has a Digic II Processor.This awesome camera/card combo allowed me to quickly take multiple pics of runners during the LA Marathon.I was able to focus on certain runners and rapidly take pics before moving on to the next.

After the 5 months of constant use I have not experience any problems with this card.I highly recommend it.

Buyers beware.
If you decide to buy this Ultra SD Sandisk card, make sure you have the newer Sandisk card reader. I have the Sandisk model SDDR-73 card reader and couldn't read the photos taken on this card.Evidently, my card reader needs a firmware upgrade that is not available on the SanDisk site.I wrote the tech support from SanDisk and they are bunch of idiots. They told me to return the ultra SD and sent me another one.When I got the replacement ultra SD card, it also would not read on my card reader.I know my older card reader is not defective because it can read my non-ultra SD cards.Finally, I had to buy the SanDisk 8 in 1 card Reader/Writer which can read this stupid card. This Ultra Card doesn't seems to record photos with my digital camera any faster than my non ultra SD card.

Kevin

How many pictures will it store?
How many pictures will it store?It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about.Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.

The Sandisk 512MB Secure Digital Ultra II, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera.These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.

I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

Great Card
I got this card with a Dimage z3 and it works wonders. it can hold 499 pictures at 4mp and standard format. It could hold 3500ish picutres at the lowest setting. and when making a video it can hold alittle above 30 minutes. very good card. i dont have any other cameras i used it with so that is my review. ... Read more

Product Description

This Olympus xD-Picture card features 256 megabytes of memory in an exceptionally versatile medium. The card's ultra-compact design fits the smallest cameras and digital devices, and is ready for the smaller, more stylish and more powerful electronics coming in the future. Durable enough for entrusting with your valuable digital images and data, it is designed with the most advanced storage technology available, and is the only xD card that supports the Panorama function found on most Olympus digital cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Supports the Panorama function found on most Olympus digital cameras
• 256 MB storage capacity
• Ultra-compact 0.97" by 0.98" by 0.67" size
• Designed for maximum durability
• Compatible with most products that use xD cards

Reviews (15)

Missing the point
The xd card is a great addition to digital photography in that it offers lots of storage in a very small form factor...hence smaller and lighter digital cameras. The xd picture cards are as fast or faster than other formats. Added to this, the Olympus picture card allows those who use the Camedia software from Olympus to stitch together several separate shots and make them into fantastic panoramas. Note that only the Olympus cards allow this feature to be used. As far as the "oh, no, another different memory card" people are concerned, I think they miss the whole point. It is not a matter of another format, as much as it is a reflection of new technology arriving on the scene. Of course, they will have to convert over to the xd card format if they want to utilize the new tech, but why cry about it? New tech will always leave people behind who refuse to 'get with the program'. The arguments for not being happy about new tech is as old as the people who once complained about flying machines not being meant for humans.

As far as the negatives of the Olympus XD card, the primary one is the cost. It is more expensive than its competitors, but as with all electronic items, this too will pass and the items will become cheaper. As for all the complainers, if you don't like the new format, then *don't buy it*! As for the rest of us, we'll go on our merry way enjoying the benefits of the new xd card.

Only Olympus cards support Panorama feature
If you are interested in Panorama feature which is available in many Olympus digital cameras..make sure you buy "Olympus xD card".
Do not buy Fujifilm or Lexar or other brand.
All Olympus Xd Card covers have BOLD letter stating "Supports Panorama". Make sure you check that before buying a xD-card.

Great card
I bought this card as the 16 MB card included with my camera was really not worth using.I have used this card EXTENSIVELY and never had a problem.It writes quickly, transfers quickly and produces top notch images.Highly recommend - it is better than the Fuji xD card.

Initial access speed slow?
I picked up one of these a few weeks ago to complement my 128mb and 64mb cards.The first thing I notice is it takes longer for the camera (Olympus C-60) to ready itself to shoot when using the 256 card instead of the 128s or 64s.This has caused me to miss a few shots already.While it's nice to be able to take 175 HQ shots without having to change the card, I'm not sure how I feel about the tradeoff with that initial access speed.I've taken to leaving the camera open to avoid it, which runs the battery down faster.

Much Quicker performance than I had anticipated,,,
Having had some experience with 256M FlashCards, I was about to turn this card down & just buy a 128M card (adding another one if I needed more capacity), but the salesperson convinced me to take this one. While not as seamless & perfect as film cameras, I was pleasantly surprised by the ubwexpected speed of this card. ... Read more

Product Description

Capture and play back DVD-quality video in real time, or store CD-quality music or high-resolution digital images with this SanDisk 512MB Memory Stick Pro. Features larger storage capacities than standard memory stick cards; high-speed data transfer rate of 15Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time; and has advanced security due to the Access Control Function and Magic Gate technology. Memory Stick Pro is compatible only to Memory Stick Pro enabled devices. ... Read more

Features

• Larger storage capacities than standard Memory Stick cards
• High-speed data transfer rate of 15Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time
• The fast transfer rates help prevent data loss when power is suddenly cut-off or if the media is removed accidentally
• Advanced security with Access Control Function and MagicGate technology

Reviews (21)

I got a"Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01)
After about 4 months of use, I got a "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) on my Sony DSC-W1. Unfortunatelly, I have another of this SanDisk memory stick. I hope I dont get the same problem again on this unit.

Excelente
Compré una memoria SanDisk SDMSV-512-A10 512 MB MemoryStick Proen diciembre para mi cámara Sony DSCV1, a menor precio que la memoria Sony y su desempeño ha sido excelente; creo que la relación precio valor es muy buena, particularmente ahora que ha bajado su costo, comparativamente a cuando compré la mía. En este caso, No vale la pena pagar más por la Sony.

Memory Error in DSC-P200
I bought this for my new DSC-P200 camera and it worked for about 2 months. Then out of the blue I got the "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) and have not been able to format it using the camera. Even after inserting it many times the camera does not recognize the memory stick anymore. It works fine in a Laptop with built-in MS reader. Just stopped working while in the camera. The Sony Memory Stick that came with the camera works fine. I read of lots of people havong problems with the SanDisk Memory Sticks.
Don't buy it for SONY cameras!.

SanDisk is subpar (Memory Stick Error)
Now unfortunatley I didnt realize the problem until afterwards, but i too have been facing the dreaded "Memory Stick Error" while using the stick in my brand new Sony Camera, the only solution keep on removing and inserting the stick into the camera until it works, not the best way to get the once in a lifetime photo.I would defn recommend paying the extra amount for the Sony stick.

Disaster for SONY DSC-P200
I purchased a brand new sandisk memory stick pro 512MB for my new SONY DSC-P200 about one month ago.I used it once for about 80 pictures, suddenly, the camera gave me a 'memory stick error'.

I tried to re-format the memory stick pro, but the camera could not re-format it.

I strongly recommend everyone to avoid this Sandisk memory stick pro for use in SONY DSC-P200


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Product Description

STORAGE MEDIA (SDCFH-2048-901) CompactFlash 2GB, Ultra II,Sandisk ... Read more

Features

• 2 GB Memory Capacity
• Work with any Compactflash enabled device
• Ultra fast down load and uplode speed up to 10 MB per second
• Very small size
• Lifetime warranty

Product Description

ultra-high memory capacity * includes Memory Stick PRO storage case * includes MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo media adapter * SDMI-compliant MagicGate encryption technology * warranty: 1 year * ... Read more

Features

• Designed to support read and write speeds of 80 Mbps on high speed enabled devices
• Backwards compatible with devices that use Memory Stick PRO Duo media
• Included adaptor allows compatibility with Memory Stick PRO media enabled devices
• Designed for high resolution compact digital cameras and compact portable audio devices

Reviews (2)

Fast, reliable
Yeap, this works really well with the Sony PSP.Out of the box, Windows reports this has 490MB available.This is due to the different ways storage manufacturers and Windows calculate capacity.In Windows, 1MB=1024KB, 1KB=1024B, whereas for storage manufacturers, 1MB=1,000,000B, so "512MB" is really less than that as calculated by Windows.

Most PSP games seem to use about 600KB - 800KB for user data storage.Most MP3 songs encoded at 128kbps bitrate come out to 1MB per minute.So if you have two games and use the rest of this Memory Stick only for MP3, you can hold about 122 songs.Not something to write home about, but you can always download your favorite tunes to the Memory Stick and play them when you take a respite from gaming.

It's difficult to say how much video you can hold, because that depends entirely on how you encode (bitrate, audio quality, etc.).As a rough rule of thumb, this card can hold about one hour of acceptable-quality video.

You can access this Memory Stick Duo card by either hooking up your PSP to your PC directly (using a $5 mini-B USB 2.0 cable), or using a USB reader.I use the Sony high-speed reader (model # MSAC-US30), which is super-reliable and super-fast.If you have a third-party reader or laptop that can only take the full-size Memory Stick -- "Memory Stick Duo" cards are less than 50% of the full-sized Memory Sticks -- this package comes with an adapter that turns the Memory Stick Duo into a full-sized Memory Stick.

Sandisk has a 1GB Memory Stick Duo card for about $125, which is also a good value.But in the past I had inconsistent reliablity experience with Sandisk products, so I much prefer using a Sony Memory Stick Duo.512MB is okay for now, but I think I'll need at least 1GB for the full PSP experience: one movie, a couple short videos, 30 or so of my favorite songs, and game data for a few games.I imagine it'll be another year before 2GB Memory Stick Duos come down to the $100 level.

Great product!
This Memory Stick is a great buy for use in the Sony PSP and has a capacity that can hold up to 180 5 MP digital Images, 500 Minutes of music (ATRAC3), and 230 Minutes of video (.MP4, QVGA)! This MS has a ton of space and will provide lots of storage space. ... Read more

Product Description

SanDisks Memory Stick PRO Duo is half the size of a standard-size Memory Stick PRO media and it offers the same technologies including high speed data transfer, built-in MagicGate, and high capacities. The Memory Stick PRO Duo is the ideal solution for the most portable devices such as pocket-size digital cameras and with the use of Adaptor, it can be used in all PRO-compatible devices

• High speed data transfer
• High capacities: 256MB and 512MB
• Embedded MagicGate technology for safe transfer of copyright protected content
• Adaptor included
• Compatible to all MS PRO devices with the use of the Adaptor

Features

• Measurements -0.8 x 1.2 x 0.06
• High speed data transfer
• Secure transfer of copyright protected content
• Real-time recording of high resolution images and video
• Approximately 1/3 the size of a Memory Stick card -- make sure your device is compatible

Reviews (16)

Been working good for me
Bought this a week ago and it works perfectly.To all the people having problems recognizing the card in the PSP, you probably tried to format it on your PC.It says in the PSP manual to NEVER format the memory card in your PC, as your PSP will not be able to recognize it once you do this.

If you have to format the card, there's an easy and quick way to do it in the PSP option menu.NEVER format your memory card on your PC!

Well, I'm happy with this thing, no problems so far and you cant beat that price.

great product! but read my review as an fyi...
first of all, i'm not reviewing this memory stick based on an irrelevant circuit city snafu with their price last year... nor am i reviewing it based on psp use.

i am reviewing this 512mb sandisk memory stick duo pro (as pictured here at amazon), based on the use with a sony digital camera, sony dsc-t7.

i initially purchased this at a brick and mortar store and was enthused at the terrific price for it, similar to amazon's price. however, upon inserting it, it did not feel right. it seemed like i was in for the negative reviews which people have been posting...
i fliped it, turned it over, it didn't seem right. it fit the slot sliding in and i pushed it down. i ended up having to remove it with a tweezer! lol.

simply put, i got a defective card.

upon returning it to the store, i insisted that it was defective and asked them if i could exchange it. due to the aforementioned circumstance, i wanted the sales rep to open the package and i wanted to see if the stick fit in the camera. low and behold, the new one did and the camera immediately recognized it. it's perfect and has been working very well.

just be aware, if you are going to a brick and mortar store, bring your camera and make sure that it actually FITS! you will save yourself the hassle of returning, explaining, contesting, exchanging, etc. if you go click and mortar, open the package immediately and test it right away. do not bring an unopened package to a vacation spot somewhere, only to be disappointed that it doesn't fit or that it may even damage your camera if you try to force it.

aside from the slight annoyance of exchanging it, it works perfectly and it functions like a normal memory stick should for a digicam... for storing, retrieving and transfering pictures taken. am very happy with it!

same problem as everyone else...
This card works fine in my computer, but I bought it for my PSP. everyone at my work swore by this card. they don't seem to have any trouble with it (YET!) but i'm having a lot of the same problems as some of the reviews i've read. the card isn't recognized by my PSP whatsoever. I haven't gotten it to work once. If you're buying this for PSP, be warned! you may get lucky, and it may work... or it may not. thanks.

Great Card!
I got this for my PSP and it works great.Much better than Sony card, especially given price.

Worked great...for about a week
Like many others, I purchased this for use in my Sony PSP.I loaded it up with some MP3's before getting on an 8 hour flight and it worked great.About a week later it suddenly stopped working.The PSP no longer recognizes it and when I plug it into my laptop I get a message saying the card needs to be formatted.No problem, just format it, right?Well, when I try to format it I get a message saying that the card can not be found.

I really liked this product at this price...it's a shame it didn't work. ... Read more