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I have read somewhere that when looking for a micro SD for my (yet to be delivered) HTC Hero, I should be looking for a class 6,... But the class 6 ones on ebay all go on to say "Speed performance rating: Class 2 (based on SD 2.00 Specification) "!!!
So is it a class 6 or a class 2?
Don't buy from ebay
Class 6 is currently the fastest rated MicroSD but there's not a huge difference between that and a Class 2. It's only on the write speed that there is any difference and if you are not writing a lot of data regularly it's not worth the extra $. That said, if and when you do a large write operation it can cut down the time it takes by a considerable amount!
I would stick to a reputable retailer like Amazon and a good brand i.e Sandisk.
Hope this helps
DirkGently1 said:
Don't buy from ebay
Class 6 is currently the fastest rated MicroSD but there's not a huge difference between that and a Class 2. It's only on the write speed that there is any difference and if you are not writing a lot of data regularly it's not worth the extra $. That said, if and when you do a large write operation it can cut down the time it takes by a considerable amount!
I would stick to a reputable retailer like Amazon and a good brand i.e Sandisk.
Hope this helps
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+1, I completely agree
OP: After a certain point, the class doesn't really matter unless you have something like a very high speed camera which needs the high write speed to function properly. I don't even think a lot of the devices fully take advantage of the faster class speeds. And as DirkGently1 said, eBay isn't a good place to buy any flash media, as so much of the stuff sold is either fake or falsely advertised. Amazon has some pretty cheap microSD cards, that's where I buy all mine.
Oh you guys are good!! Thank you both. It never even occured to me to check Amazon, I assumed the price difference would be too much. Found one though.
Transcend?... I think i'v heard of that make before,... They're ok right?
Thank you again.
ddotpatel said:
Oh you guys are good!! Thank you both. It never even occured to me to check Amazon, I assumed the price difference would be too much. Found one though.
Transcend?... I think i'v heard of that make before,... They're ok right?
Thank you again.
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Transcend are a reputable manufacturer and in fact i only bought my new Transcend Class 6 16GB MicroSD a week ago (Amazon purchase). So far it is good as gold
Brilliant, thank you everyone!!!!
I just ordered a T-mobile Desire and I wanted to get a decent sized SD card for it to take away with me. I had a couple of questions though:
I wondered if I needed any special type of SD card. I looked on Dabs and they have SD cards that have a different class such as class 2, 3, 10, 8 etc.
I wondered if the Desire had some of the same issues as the HD2 has had. That if you use larger SD cards, they might not work or somehow drain the battery. So I wondered if it's best to keep the size down?
Lastly, I wondered where is best to buy SD cards from in the UK to get the best deals?
I also wondered where is best to buy second batteries on price as I am going away and definitely want a 2nd battery to take with me.
Cases too..... are they worth getting?
Thanks
Bandare said:
I just ordered a T-mobile Desire and I wanted to get a decent sized SD card for it to take away with me. I had a couple of questions though:
I wondered if I needed any special type of SD card. I looked on Dabs and they have SD cards that have a different class such as class 2, 3, 10, 8 etc.
I wondered if the Desire had some of the same issues as the HD2 has had. That if you use larger SD cards, they might not work or somehow drain the battery. So I wondered if it's best to keep the size down?
Lastly, I wondered where is best to buy SD cards from in the UK to get the best deals?
I also wondered where is best to buy second batteries on price as I am going away and definitely want a 2nd battery to take with me.
Cases too..... are they worth getting?
Thanks
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Regarding the SD Cards, "Class" is attributed to the speed of the SD Card eg. Class 8 has a higher data transfer rate than Class 2. So when you can, always go for the highest class memory card as this will improve transfer speeds and also if you use Apps2sd on Android (install apps on sd card) it will result in better performance. I have no idea about the issue regarding battery drain, however, I have never noticed any visible changes in battery life using large (16/32gb) cards in my Nexus One over smaller ones.
As for batteries, cases etc. Ebay is always my first stop for accessories. I have bought numerous items from reputable sellers at prices far lower than specific online retailers. Don't be sucked in by gimmicky branding such as "invishield" or "raptor skin" etc, you'll find they all come from the same Hong Kong factories. That said, you tend to get better finishes on the more expensive products but I am using a silicone skin that cost £2.85 and bought 5x screen protectors for 99p and everything is sweet!!
Enjoy the Desire.
Regards.
thanks for the help on the class thing. I didn't know! I'll have to find where in the UK is best to buy the cheapest 16 gig SD card
dunno about apps2sd but when playing music I only have a class 2 SD which set me back about £22 for a 16gb one from ebay UK seller and it all works fine. Though as far as I am aware the better the class the faster the SD card I think ill only use mine for music atm and happy with what its doing
If you can afford it though go for the best class you can!
I'll have to have a look on ebay. I think I'll look for a silicon case for it if I can.
I'll also look on ebay for a 16 gig card too..... thanks.
ebay or ebuyer are probably the cheapest for that sort of stuff unfortunately dabs is quite expensive
I want to go for a 16GB card but I'm also wanting a fast one but struggling with finding anything above a Class 2. Can anyone point me at any 16GB Class 4, 6 or 8's they come across.
Many thanks!
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I also wondered where is best to buy second batteries on price as I am going away and definitely want a 2nd battery to take with me.
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The best price I found for official HTC batteries was Handtec. Even with their postage, it's still very good value (total £18.19) and they say they have them in stock.
norm2002 said:
The best price I found for official HTC batteries was Handtec. Even with their postage, it's still very good value (total £18.19) and they say they have them in stock.
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Are these exactly the same batteries or more powerful ones?
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Are these exactly the same batteries or more powerful ones?
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According to their website, just the normal 1400mAh version.
I ordered a class 2 16GB San Disk sd card from Carphone Warehouse £29.99 Delivered
redmongoose said:
I ordered a class 2 16GB San Disk sd card from Carphone Warehouse £29.99 Delivered
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that's a great deal. I looked at that last night. However, as I want to get two SD cards. One for music and another for stuff like video etc, i thought I'd have a really good look. Managed to find one on play.com for £17.99.
Hope you don't mind me posting that now you already got yours Mr Goose
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UPDATE: I got it wrong but after looking again on play.com I found a PNY class 4 for £27.99
Bandare said:
that's a great deal. I looked at that last night. However, as I want to get two SD cards. One for music and another for stuff like video etc, i thought I'd have a really good look. Managed to find one on for £17.99.
Hope you don't mind me posting that now you already got yours Mr Goose
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That isn't micro SD.
I'm too looking out for a class 8 (or so) microSD card that is 16GB. Not had much luck.
Thank goodness Mr goose added a link. I just checked again what he bought and yes, I got it wrong. Thank goodness for double checking and Mr goose adding a link!
Back to looking.
I currently have a Sandisk Class 4 8Gb Micro SDHC in my Blackberry Bold, which I will probably transfer to my Desire (when I get it).
Do you think this would be fast enough for Apps2SD (when the Desire gets rooted)?
What is the fastest class out there at the moment?
I will eventually buy a 16 or 32Gb one I think, but will stick to the 8Gb at the moment.
StuMcBill said:
I currently have a Sandisk Class 4 8Gb Micro SDHC in my Blackberry Bold, which I will probably transfer to my Desire (when I get it).
Do you think this would be fast enough for Apps2SD (when the Desire gets rooted)?
What is the fastest class out there at the moment?
I will eventually buy a 16 or 32Gb one I think, but will stick to the 8Gb at the moment.
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I saw some class 8 cards......
Just to let you guys know you don't really need class 8.
I have a class 2 16gb card. Apps2SD was fine on the G1 and ran like they were on the actual phone (even though people recommend 4 or 6).
The data transfer rate is also fine.
16GB MicroSDHC Cards on Amazon
I had a little look around last week and found the following speedy, but expensive 16GB cards on Amazon:
Transcend 16 GB Class 6 microSDHC Flash Memory Card £52.67
KINGSTON 16GB microSDHC Class 10 Flash Card £85.11
Personally, I feel that's too much money. I think it's a better idea to come down a size to 8GB, because you can find the following:
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 microSDHC Flash Memory Card £13.99
You can buy several 8GB cards for the price of those 16GB jobbies if you don't mind swapping them. Also, time will eventually bring the price of those 16GB high speed cards down to a more sensible level, if you're prepared to wait.
I haven't yet decided whether or not to replace the supplied 4GB card, but if I do, it'll be one of those <£15 8GB cards.
I would have posted the above as links, however, this board thinks I'm trying to post spam. So you'll have to paste the above descriptions into amazon.co.uk and search for these yourself.
Bandare said:
that's a great deal. I looked at that last night. However, as I want to get two SD cards. One for music and another for stuff like video etc, i thought I'd have a really good look. Managed to find one on play.com for £17.99.
Hope you don't mind me posting that now you already got yours Mr Goose
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UPDATE: I got it wrong but after looking again on play.com I found a PNY class 4 for £27.99
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I'm not saying it would be a problem for you but you've already got a Desire yes? You are aware that the memory card is not "hot swappable" as the battery has to be removed to get the card out?
What I am saying though is, personally, it would drive me nuts.
Kingston have recently released a class 10 16gb microsd, but as you can imagine, it's a bit pricey! Most retailers online have it for sale at about £85-90.
Hy guys, I dont have much experience in micro sdhc. Do you think this is genuine and a good buy?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8GB-Sandisk-C...AsAccessories_MemoryCards&hash=item3a6086a419
Also this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8GB-Micro-SD-...aphy_MemoryCardReaders_RL&hash=item255e2be5e4
Do you have any advise, what would you recommend? Thank you
For a change they both look good. Both have good feedback and you have a UK address for both if anything goes wrong.
i don't think anyone will bother wasting time faking 8 GB cards, they are so small
the only time you want to be sure is when you buy 32 GB
even 16 GB are very common now
I heard good things about SanDisk but cant find for samsung. The problem is that on webpage of San Disk I cant find a card that looks like the one hes selling so a questiond is it genuine.
Both sellers are 'eBay Top-rated seller', my opinion is that the card is genuine.
Just find you local computer store and buy the SD card from them
I don't recommend buying memory cards from eBay unless from reputable seller; too many scams
looks like a genuine and the seller has a good rating
I do think this is genuine
Igor 3 said:
Hy guys, I dont have much experience in micro sdhc. Do you think this is genuine and a good buy?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8GB-Sandisk-C...AsAccessories_MemoryCards&hash=item3a6086a419
Also this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8GB-Micro-SD-...aphy_MemoryCardReaders_RL&hash=item255e2be5e4
Do you have any advise, what would you recommend? Thank you
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Not sure about the Samsung one as I've never actually seen them in a retail outlet, but the SanDisk one looks like the real deal, it's exactly the same as my own, and the packaging is the same as what's currently in the shops here. I'd recommend it, even though it's a class 4 I got read speeds of 16 and write speeds of 11 with mine.
Here's a link to the site I usually buy from, probably not as cheap as UK one's but occasionaly they do some crazy special offers,
http://www.memoryc.ie/
Still looking for a SanDisk CL4 32GB, thanks to supercurio I have to re-rip everything to FLAC now =)
better buy a 16GB card
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-16G...P06K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303786120&sr=8-1
or 32 GB
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-SDS...WHN0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303786199&sr=8-1
samsung cards are starting to show up, here is one i got from china yesterday,
read speed at 14-16mb/s
write speed at 13mb/s
class 6 high speed, the normal speed version does not state the plus logo.
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This is pretty good value if anyone's looking for a 16GB Class 10
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...ct.html?source=9593&_$ja=tsid:11853|prd:60749
i wouldnt buy microsd from ebay. hard to tell which is real and fake.
Hi
Know there is a 1000 topics on this already, but couldn't find any answer in any of them for my question.
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a 32GB class6 or higher microSD card?
I can't find a single one on google, ebay, amazon, bestbuy or pricewatch...
I can see that Kingston makes them on there homepage, but I can't find anywhere to buy them :S
Found this one, put it seems that it is only class4, which I can tell from the picture, even though the text says otherwise
http://www.dhgate.com/new-kinston-3...ard/r-ff8080812ca0db81012cc85e38b35dd7.html#1
I need class6 at least for 1080p video recording, so no need to suggets lower class
thansk in advance
I don't know whether the answer is not too late
Can use the other instead?
Can use the other instead?
if you find one, pm me please!
Why not open? Out what the problem?
Why not open? Out what the problem?
They are indeed available. I just bought one on BUY dot com (but cannot post link). It is a 3C brand, class 6 (3C is made by TopRam, and I've done well with them in the past)
BTW, word of advice: whenever you buy a new SD/microSD/USB/etc and as soon as you receive it ALWAYS run a Write-test using h2TestW tool. This way you can tell right away if the card is
a) defective
b) meeting or exceeding the rated speed
c) a "faked-capacity" counterfeit :-o
Any of the above, you get your money back!
Early theme, right?
Early theme, right?
Lexar has class 10, Kingston has class 6 versions of 32gb microsd
i have a better question... what can you do with 32gb that you cant do with 16?
also, if you are looking for a class 10... i have a class 10 PNY in my evo 3d. but it is a 16. ridiculously smooth and fast. the transfer rate is well over what a class 10 should be.
i bought it at best buy for 60 bucks. don't know where you are located, but where i am there is a Fry's electronics close to me, and when i was shopping around they had a few class 10 32 gigs... wasn't familiar with the brand, though, so i chose a smaller one that i knew would work flawlessly.
hope that helped
why direct buy the class 10 ?
32GB, I feel a little big
32GB, I feel a little big
From for smooth read/write,
8gb class 4
16gb class 6
32gb class 10
There are many now class 4,6,10.
Try google search with some keyword sell
from what i read on other threads.
Sent from my HTC Vision with Doubleshot Rom
i was thinking about getting a 16 gb sd card i found this card on ebay and was wondering if anyone can tell me if it would work with the phone as well if it was good. thank you
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280839293039?item=280839293039#ht_1476wt_1378
It should work. But honestly, get the Amazon Basics Class 10 16GB microSD card. Faster and just as reliable. If it is available in your country that is.
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i was thinking about getting a 16 gb sd card i found this card on ebay and was wondering if anyone can tell me if it would work with the phone as well if it was good. thank you
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280839293039?item=280839293039#ht_1476wt_1378
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It looks like a good deal for me. It will work well for the phone and it is good if it's not a counterfeited one. Sandisk MicroSD are known to be counterfeited a lot, especially on eBay.
Btw, you don't need a class 10 card. For whatever you do with your phone, you don't need to write in 10MB/s. 1080p video from the G2, for example, has a bit rate of only 2.5MB/s.
edit: I found the same microSD, sold by the same merchant, and cheaper at Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Cl...RFD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332732612&sr=8-1
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It looks like a good deal for me. It will work well for the phone and it is good if it's not a counterfeited one. Sandisk MicroSD are known to be counterfeited a lot, especially on eBay.
Btw, you don't need a class 10 card. For whatever you do with your phone, you don't need to write in 10MB/s. 1080p video from the G2, for example, has a bit rate of only 2.5MB/s.
edit: I found the same microSD, sold by the same merchant, and cheaper at Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Cl...RFD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332732612&sr=8-1
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ahh kl forgot bout amazon thnx i might get a 32gb 1 now
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ahh kl forgot bout amazon thnx i might get a 32gb 1 now
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64GB cards have been confirmed to work on the Vision. I haven't tested my 64GB card out on my Vision yet (it's too busy in my Doubleshot), but I can recommend the one I bought.
Nospin said:
It should work. But honestly, get the Amazon Basics Class 10 16GB microSD card. Faster and just as reliable. If it is available in your country that is.
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+1
I just posted this a few minutes ago. Amazon Basics is the way to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24075339#post24075339
i cant get the amazon basic not available here in the UK what about this 1? any good?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003HIWHN0/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=computers&psc=1
or should i just look for a class 10
lilzad said:
i cant get the amazon basic not available here in the UK what about this 1? any good?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003HIWHN0/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=computers&psc=1
or should i just look for a class 10
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The cheapest seller (currently Onebo, selling at £15) has only a 3.5/5 star rating, only 25% positive review. Some of the buyers complain that the microSD doesn't even have a Sandisk logo. I am not quite sure you want to buy from this seller.
I really recommend clicking the "63 new" line, them scroll down choosing Amazon UK as a seller. It's more expensive, but you're sure that you don't buy a fake card.
Regarding 64GB and class 10, it's totally your choice. 64 GB sure can store lots of stuff, and you can copy (from the computer) to the card quite fast.
In the other hand, 64GB class 10 card is about 3-4 times more expensive than the 32GB class 4 counter part. Not the most cost efficient option. In additional, the phone won't be able to utilize the class 10 bandwidth in most of your daily activities.
Edit: I bought a 32GB class 4 Kingston for HTC Vision, at $30 (around £15) shipped and sold by Amazon.com
KyraOfFire said:
The cheapest seller (currently Onebo, selling at £15) has only a 3.5/5 star rating, only 25% positive review. Some of the buyers complain that the microSD doesn't even have a Sandisk logo. I am not quite sure you want to buy from this seller.
I really recommend clicking the "63 new" line, them scroll down choosing Amazon UK as a seller. It's more expensive, but you're sure that you don't buy a fake card.
Regarding 64GB and class 10, it's totally your choice. 64 GB sure can store lots of stuff, and you can copy (from the computer) to the card quite fast.
In the other hand, 64GB class 10 card is about 3-4 times more expensive than the 32GB class 4 counter part. Not the most cost efficient option. In additional, the phone won't be able to utilize the class 10 bandwidth in most of your daily activities.
Edit: I bought a 32GB class 4 Kingston for HTC Vision, at $30 (around £15) shipped and sold by Amazon.com
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ok thanks bout that one as i did not really want to buy a card for $200+
I usually buy all my memory cards from play.com
Used to be fast shipping but not anymore.
I've had so many phones in the past, but all the memory cards i have bought from here always works (i recommend you choose the sandisk cards)
KyraOfFire said:
The cheapest seller (currently Onebo, selling at £15) has only a 3.5/5 star rating, only 25% positive review. Some of the buyers complain that the microSD doesn't even have a Sandisk logo. I am not quite sure you want to buy from this seller.
I really recommend clicking the "63 new" line, them scroll down choosing Amazon UK as a seller. It's more expensive, but you're sure that you don't buy a fake card.
Regarding 64GB and class 10, it's totally your choice. 64 GB sure can store lots of stuff, and you can copy (from the computer) to the card quite fast.
In the other hand, 64GB class 10 card is about 3-4 times more expensive than the 32GB class 4 counter part. Not the most cost efficient option. In additional, the phone won't be able to utilize the class 10 bandwidth in most of your daily activities.
Edit: I bought a 32GB class 4 Kingston for HTC Vision, at $30 (around £15) shipped and sold by Amazon.com
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The only two manufacturers that make 64GB cards are Kingmax (who built the card in the first place) and SanDisk (who doesn't make anything above a Class 6), and neither cards are Class 10. I'm actually pretty pleased with the 64GB card in my Doubleshot.
I just got one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00569J5E2/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Samsung 16GB class 10 for £17.
4EXT backs up 3 times quicker than the supplied Samsung 8GB class 2,
GTA3 1.1 is a bit smoother when driving quickly
It appears the UI and system apps that touch the SD are a bit more snappy. ie, gallery.
They do a 32GB bit I think the max speeds are a bit lower.
Craig
If you want to buy cheap original Kingstone class10 buy on dealextreme, there are in china, but the price is great!
Oni-Musha said:
If you want to buy cheap original Kingstone class10 buy on dealextreme, there are in china, but the price is great!
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Wow! How much for this sd?? I am very interested!!
Inviato dal mio HTC Desire Z by Zendarino
About dealextreme: buying from that site is pretty much a hit-and-miss. I have actually bought a lot of stuff from there. They're cheap, but also terribly slow at shipping. They also don't usually have goods in stock, and they backorder from the suppliers. NEVER buy there if you are in hurry, never.
Especially about memory cards, you never know if you're gonna get a genuine or a fake item. They just seem to ship whatever they have in stock. You might be lucky or not
Just buy from Amazon if you can. I have bought a Samsung 16GB class 10 for my Desire Z for 20€, and the increase in speed while loading the gallery is noticeable.
EnricoTFYKD said:
Just buy from Amazon if you can. I have bought a Samsung 16GB class 10 for my Desire Z for 20€, and the increase in speed while loading the gallery is noticeable.
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could you post the code of the sd?
The code is MB-MPAGAEU
On Amazon.it is right now in offer at 17.40€. That's insanely cheap, IMHO.
EnricoTFYKD said:
The code is MB-MPAGAEU
On Amazon.it is right now in offer at 17.40€. That's insanely cheap, IMHO.
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Thank you. Grazie Enrico
Inviato dal mio HTC Desire Z ICS usando Tapatalk
I JUST confirmed via Recovery...
64GB CARDS WORK ON THE HTC VISION!!!1!