As per thread subject, does it have to be class 6? Or class 4 is enough without degrading its performance?
Will class 10 be even better (I'm not sure if the bottleneck in its architecture will waste the memory card data transfer capacity)?
bhadip said:
As per thread subject, does it have to be class 6? Or class 4 is enough without degrading its performance?
Will class 10 be even better (I'm not sure if the bottleneck in its architecture will waste the memory card data transfer capacity)?
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Remember that class numbers are the minimum "writing" speed, so for reads (viewing contents) on a good Class 2 should be good, even for HD videos, however, copying files on it can be slow.
I has a SandDisk 16GB class 2 on the EVO and writing speeds are more like class 4, also a temporary SanDisk 8GB class 2 on the TF with good speeds.
I ordered a SanDisk 32GB class 4 for the TF. If I am correct, there is still no official information if the TF can enjoy class 10 speeds, but it should be.
I bought a 16gb class 10 from Fry's for $33.
I'm getting fantastic speeds from it.
The highest class in the size you want that you can afford.
That's my recommendation.
bhadip said:
As per thread subject, does it have to be class 6? Or class 4 is enough without degrading its performance?
Will class 10 be even better (I'm not sure if the bottleneck in its architecture will waste the memory card data transfer capacity)?
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It really depends on how much space you would like to have in your device.
As far as speed is concerned, the results vary but more often than not, each class is going to be faster than its lower counterpart. If you don't want to spend too much on 32GB class 10 card then class 6 16GB is another balanced option!
On the other hand, this card was $108 just last week, but now its $94 bucks and with excellent reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B004AM610M
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As far as speed is concerned, the results vary but more often than not, each class is going to be faster than its lower counterpart. If you don't want to spend too much on
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Hi Dotpro, I don't really get what you mean by "faster than its lower counterpart".
Do you mean by faster than its lower memory capacity counterpart?
I got this info from SDcard.org
Fragmentation and Speed
The memory of a card is divided into minimum memory units. The host writes data onto memory units where no data is already stored. As available memory becomes divided into smaller units through normal use, this leads to an increase in non-linear, or fragmented storage. The amount of fragmentation can reduce write speeds, so higher SD card speeds help compensate for fragmentation.
The SD Association has specified operating conditions for SDHC, SDXC, SDHC UHS and SDXC UHS memory cards to guarantee the minimum speed according to the card's speed class. Speed logos are provided to help identify cards that comply with these specifications.
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On the other hand, this card was $108 just last week, but now its $94 bucks and with excellent reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B004AM610M
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Well, I just ordered that card. I hope it works well.
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Hi Dotpro, I don't really get what you mean by "faster than its lower counterpart".
Do you mean by faster than its lower memory capacity counterpart?
I got this info from SDcard.org
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No, I don't think memory capacity has anything to do with speed. What I mean is that class 6 would be faster than class 2 or 4, obviously but it varies from device to device. For example, stock microsd card in my HTC evo was a class-2 which I replaced with one of the cards I linked above and speed of saving pictures and videos improved drastically.
Same card in the transformer was showing speeds that of a class 6 or 10! Having said that, there is no way to save videos and pictures on microsd (external) storage on transformer (at least I don't know and even though it can show galleries found on the external card) so you may not experience that slowness issue.
So for me, the sweet spot is class-6 if you cannot afford class 10 card and even those are now coming down in prices.
Ah okay.
Yes, that I know.
Class 10 is fastest, but it also depends on the read/write of the device.
Although honestly speaking, I may not even be using up 10gb of the internal 16gb.
I don't really have that much movies, or songs that I listen on the go. I do have them on an external HDD though.
Can Transformer write at 10 MB/s?
mystombox said:
Ah okay.
Yes, that I know.
Class 10 is fastest, but it also depends on the read/write of the device.
Although honestly speaking, I may not even be using up 10gb of the internal 16gb.
I don't really have that much movies, or songs that I listen on the go. I do have them on an external HDD though.
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Exactly, it depends on the read/write of the device. That's actually my question.
I tried to ask ASUS customer service, but seems she doesn't know the answer. Instead she advised me to carry the tablet & test it when I am buying the card!
The problem is:
1. My Transformer is still on pre-order.
2. I don't think the seller will allow me to open the seal to test the memory card before I commit to purchase it.
Basically I need the memory to watch HD movies while travelling. I agree with dark_aura: the class only tells the 'minimum writing speed'. It should be good enough to watch HD movie even with class 2. But with HD movie in average about 4-5 GB each, it will take more than half an hour just to copy a single movie into the card. >> Currently there are 50 over movies in my disk library line up in the queue. I simply have no time to watch them at home.
Perhaps my question should be:
Can anyone who has class 10 memory confirm if Transformer can write at the speed of 10 MB/s into it?
Thanks in advance.
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On the other hand, this card was $108 just last week, but now its $94 bucks and with excellent reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B004AM610M
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Just ordered that one!
Got it from $91.99 shipped from buy.com (on eBay) and I used their 10% back eBay bucks thing.
(The IE9 promotion.)
Its a class 4 but good reviews for this 3C microSD 32GB card:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B003UOKK9Y
I did some of the research and finally decided on a SanDisk 32gb card. Really didn't want to spend 100 bucks if I could help it. It costs like 85 from Amazon but I ended up getting this bundle from Digital Media Source - fulfilled from Amazon though for about $66 including an SD card adapter and a card reader.
It said that it would come in a retail package - it didn't - just a small envelope with the card and card reader. I did get a class 4 card in my particular shipment though. I was scared it might be counterfeit... apparently a lot of eBay and third party sellers have that issue. They will modify a 2gb or 4gb card to make it report as a 32gb but when you write more than 32gb it will fail.
I ran some tests on my computer (my Transformer is out for repair) - I am getting 5mb a second write and about 12mb a second reads - tested the entire 32gb twice and it seems to work well.
One thing I keep reading about is some of the cards with very fast write speeds (good for taking photos for example) might not have good random access speeds. Not sure if anyone else can comment on that. I decided to go with the SanDisk since they seem to get solid reviews and it was a pretty good value.
I just got my transformer and im looking for a good one without going over 100$. I can get some pretty good deals on some 16gb ones but i don't know what class they are what would you recommend as the lowest you can go
Dark lord me said:
I just got my transformer and im looking for a good one without going over 100$. I can get some pretty good deals on some 16gb ones but i don't know what class they are what would you recommend as the lowest you can go
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Here is a nice one from Memory Express
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX32238(ME).aspx
Has anyone with a transformer tested sdxc cards and does the transformer recognize it?
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Has anyone with a transformer tested sdxc cards and does the transformer recognize it?
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I really doubt it will work...
SDXC devices are backwards compatible, so they accept SD and SDHC memory cards. SDXC memory cards must only be used with SDXC devices and should never be used in non-compatible devices.
http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/sdxc/using_sdxc
Has anyone with a transformer tested sdxc cards and does the transformer recognize it?
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I really doubt it will work...
SDXC devices are backwards compatible, so they accept SD and SDHC memory cards. SDXC memory cards must only be used with SDXC devices and should never be used in non-compatible devices.
http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/sdxc/using_sdxc
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Okay I was asking because I knew there was some confusion in which people thought the tf was sdxc compatible, so I thought I would ask someone with a tf. My thought was that the tf was only sdhc compatible because that is what it said in the Asus website.
It would've been nice to have a sdxc compatible device though, the storage capabilities are massive.
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Nascar Dog said:
Here is a nice one from Memory Express
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX32238(ME).aspx
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Can you run apps stored on that card?
Issue with MicroSDHC
Hey just received my Transcend 16GB microSDHC class 6 card. I ripped a dvd with Handbrake and I noticed that theres lag and stuttering during playback with Mobo player. The video and audio are out of sync. At first I thought maybe it was the rip itself. I then move the 600MB MP4 file over to the internal drive of the TF. Played the file and its fine, no issues at all. I thought a class 6 card was good enough to play back a 600MB file?? Could it be the card itself?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026L7DGA
It's got pretty good reviews.
Related
Just bought one of these from 7dayshop. Decent speeds according to these gadgies.
I'll let you know what it's like when it arrives.
BS...
Now... If they'd only ship to Finland.
for some reason that still seems expensive to me
i can find faster 16GB card for less
AllGamer said:
for some reason that still seems expensive to me
i can find faster 16GB card for less
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And where is that?
Canada most local computer stores sell them cheap, brand names one too:
Transcend
OCZ
Adata
Kingston
Patriot
SanDisk
(listed in order of personal biased preference in relation to speed/price/reliability)
AllGamer said:
Canada most local computer stores sell them cheap, brand names one too:
Transcend
OCZ
Adata
Kingston
Patriot
SanDisk
(listed in order of personal biased preference in relation to speed/price/reliability)
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And they are sandisk, and not some cheap one's which won't do over 9MB/s?
the first 2 brands are actually better and faster for less than Sandisk
yes sandisk is sandisk, they are always expensive
Can someone please elaborate on this class thing? I noticed that Toshiba SD class has different ranks, but none of the sandisk cards I find says anything about read write speed. Thanks.
Depending on the class, that's how fast the write transfer is I think. Class 2 = 2mbps, Class 6 = 6mbps. I don't think that's the literal translation though, better wikipedia it up.
I personally will find it very difficult to use a 16GB Class 2 card since I do a lot of transferring between computer and phone. I transfer videos, music, comics, and very nice photos.
Is there any way to tell the class from the package of a sandisk micro SD card? I have read plenty of stories about how people ordered a class 6 SD card online, only to find that it is actually a class 2.
on real authentic ones it's printed on the package inside the sealed plastic, also in the card itself
specially any model that is Class 4 or better
if it's not marked on the SD card then it's a Class 2
ah I see. Thanks.
AllGamer said:
Canada most local computer stores sell them cheap, brand names one too:
Transcend
OCZ
Adata
Kingston
Patriot
SanDisk
(listed in order of personal biased preference in relation to speed/price/reliability)
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anywhere in particular, Im in brampton and would like a 16GB card for cheap, canadacomputer has one for 44$ but maybe you know somewhere for cheaper? Would it make sense to buy two faster 8GB cards and hide one under the back cover somehow? (im sure a card is thin enough to fit under there no problem?)
Better SD buy !!
Brownstone said:
Just bought one of these from 7dayshop. Decent speeds according to these gadgies.
I'll let you know what it's like when it arrives.
BS...
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16gb class 6 transcend works very fine (speed matters)
45 euro !!!
Wrong is not right
The.Opethian said:
Depending on the class, that's how fast the write transfer is I think. Class 2 = 2mbps, Class 6 = 6mbps. I don't think that's the literal translation though, better wikipedia it up.
I personally will find it very difficult to use a 16GB Class 2 card since I do a lot of transferring between computer and phone. I transfer videos, music, comics, and very nice photos.
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megabitpersecond !!!! you mean megabytepersecond
mbps =megabit
mB =megabyte
Class 6 = 6 megabyte
So you are wrong 8 times
I have a 16 gb class 2 sandisk in my phone and i have seen white speeds up to at least 5 MB/s. So i am wery satisfied with card.
Does the class only affect speed when copying files, or does it matter when using apps and such, watching videos, viewing photos? I ask because Class 6 is really expensive in my country
Is it possible to get 32gb c4?
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Does the class only affect speed when copying files, or does it matter when using apps and such, watching videos, viewing photos? I ask because Class 6 is really expensive in my country
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Yea i'm wondering about that two. I don't really care about speed regarding copying files from pc to phone, but i would be worried about watching videos and lags and and all.
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Yea i'm wondering about that two. I don't really care about speed regarding copying files from pc to phone, but i would be worried about watching videos and lags and and all.
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As far as I know it is only write speed. Meaning when you copy data TO your card, read speed on my card is a lot faster then write speed.
But that also means that if you record 720p video to your sd card it matters if your card is fast enough...
But just get yourself a SANDISK CLASS 2. as I said I have no problems with speed of that card..
Sorry if this has been answerd alread..I have search google and here with no luck...Just purchased the Gtab (currently charging) and I want to get an sd card 8 16 or 32 .. Would like to get a class 6 16gb but don't want to pay 70 to find out it will not support the full 16..
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I am looking at getting the. A-Data micro SDHC 16gb Class 6..from compusa if that helps
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Gtab will support up to 32gb microsd. so yes 16gb will work just fine, this is what I am currently using as I don't want to pay around $100 for a 32gb card. I am using a 16gb class 4 (Patriot memory) and it works really well, I have also tested a 16gb class 2 (SanDisk) and I really don't see any difference in the feel or performance. I assume that higher class would be faster data transfer but haven't had any issues with a class 2 or 4 yet (I keep my music library on SD2).
I purchased a couple of those from NewEgg. That manufacturer has given me NOTHING but problems with their SDHC cards.
Just an FYI
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I am looking at getting the. A-Data micro SDHC 16gb Class 6..from compusa if that helps
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They also have the Patriot Class 4 might just go with that 30 cheaper....
What were the problems you were having with the a-data?
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I have an OEM 32GB Sandisk microSD, and it works just fine in the device (so far).
As for ADATA, I have a relationship with them now which I will pass on... in 2008, my wife had gotten me a Class 6 16GB SDHC by ADATA, it had a "lifetime limited" warranty. Last July, I started using it pretty heavily in my Pandgital Novel, a LOT of remove / reinserts as I was testing mods on it. It quickly disintegrated (literally, the outer case fell apart - I have never seen anything like it).
So, I called them. Several times. At first they weren't going to honor the warranty as they claimed it was unusual wear and tear. But, I was persistent and slightly irate at points ("I will never buy from you again, and neither will anyone in Slatedroid!") and they eventually caved and gave me an RMA. It was a long process but my replacement card is now on its way to my home. So, in the end, they did honor the warranty but "the squeaky wheel gets the oil", as the saying goes.
Very insightful..Thanks for the replies..Won't know till I am there.Might just get a 32gb and be done with it...At work and can't wait to get off so I can root this thing...
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Just a reminder (its been pointed out in this forum and many others), but you're wasting your money on a "faster" class micro sdhc card for use in a g-tablet. The higher class cards are all with respect to WRITE speeds. You also need special hardware to take advantage of the faster write speeds. Usually fast writing hardware is only found in expensive digital SLR cameras. If your device doesn't mention the ability to make use of the faster write speeds then a class 2 card will perform identically to a class 6 card, etc.
I am 95% sure that Adata makes the cards that Micro Center sells cheap, under their name.
With that in mind, I have bought many MicroSD(HC), SD(HC), and USB flash drives over the years from them, and had a few fail. However, they have a lifetime warranty on them too, and all I have to do is take it to the store, and they replace it on the spot. No receipt, nothing.
They don't have a 32GB MicroSDHC card yet, but I am eagerly waiting for them to so I can get one. Best they got for now is a 16GB for $24.
Like roebeet mentioned... nothing but failure after failure on all of them. Lifetime warranty or not, it's not worth the hassle returning it, copying data, etc..etc..
I guess, it all depends on if your time is worth more to you then a few dollars more for a "name brand" SDHC card that won't fail after a few months.
Size of card.
I answered this 3 weeks ago. The limit is 32GB, and my Sandisk works well on my stock gTablet. I bought the micro card locally at a Verizon Wireless store. No other retailer in the Philadelphia area carried a 32GB micro card, not even on their Web sites. I have audio and video files on the card; no hiccups when playing same.
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Tom
64GB microsd limt
According to the manual (gttp://w w w .viewsonic.com/assets/104/20736.pdf sorry can't post URLs yet) on p. 54:
"The G Tablet currently supports up to 64GB micro SD cards. It
is recommended that the G Tablet be used with at least a 32GB
micro SD card to ensure the best user experience."
I've been using a 32GB SanDisk class 2 which seems to be working well.
64GB microsd...
/whistles
So has anyone taken the plunge and actually tested out a 64?
usafle said:
So has anyone taken the plunge and actually tested out a 64?
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Try to find one. I did and failed completely. 64GB SD and CF, yes. But no micro I could find anywhere. I got a couple of 16s from Amazon, and almost filled them with media (left room for a backup folder on each) and I am going to rotate them.
Here's a 32GB Class 6 for only $56 http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=PW&scriteria=AB02429
It would be nice to know if the gtab supports SDXC as well as SDHC. What say you Viewsonic?
Supposedly there is no real distinction between SDHC and SDXC 3.0 specs. Hardware wise it is the same. Other OSes (Android?) should be able to support SDXC with support drivers. This would mean any current SDHC device can be SDXC with a software update. SDHC won't support SDXC 4.0 specs (which isn't final yet) which features higher data transfer rates. That is according to wikipedia at least...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital
I don't believe micro SDXC cards exists just yet.
I still don't understand why manufacturers aren't using full size SD cards, they're cheaper and with tablets the size they are, a full size SD won't add much to it. It would save everyone a lot of money.
japhule said:
Supposedly there is no real distinction between SDHC and SDXC 3.0 specs. Hardware wise it is the same. Other OSes (Android?) should be able to support SDXC with support drivers. This would mean any current SDHC device can be SDXC with a software update. SDHC won't support SDXC 4.0 specs (which isn't final yet) which features higher data transfer rates. That is according to wikipedia at least...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital
I don't believe micro SDXC cards exists just yet.
I still don't understand why manufacturers aren't using full size SD cards, they're cheaper and with tablets the size they are, a full size SD won't add much to it. It would save everyone a lot of money.
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^ This. On an iphone sized device, sure uSD makes a decent savings size. On a 7+ inch tablet not so much. I wouldn't mind playing around with some USB SD readers and seeing if they work. If so you might be able to fit one somewhere in the chassis. There is the USB port, just need space to solder to the leads and add a hub and/or reader.
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Gtab will support up to 32gb microsd. so yes 16gb will work just fine, this is what I am currently using as I don't want to pay around $100 for a 32gb card. I am using a 16gb class 4 (Patriot memory) and it works really well, I have also tested a 16gb class 2 (SanDisk) and I really don't see any difference in the feel or performance. I assume that higher class would be faster data transfer but haven't had any issues with a class 2 or 4 yet (I keep my music library on SD2).
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I think I have the same Patriot 16GB SDHC Class 4, and just like the reviews on NewEgg state it seems to run @ Class 6 speed. The price was good and so far I'm happy with it.
Shortly after I posted that, I went and looked around and couldn't find one either.
I also realized I am only running a 16GB SD card... thought I had a 32. Doh!
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Try to find one. I did and failed completely.
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Has anyone here had any experience with kingston sd cards? Just bought a class 4 16g card from newegg for 35 including shipping.. The reviews were pretty good and I know theyre a pretty big company so I think i'll be ok but wanted to see if anyone here could confirm or deny this
*I'm just sayin...
ive got a pny 16 gig, and it works great. i know kingston makes good ram, so id imagine that a kingston sd card would be worth its money, and i cant see a big brand memory product being garbage, especially in 2011. that price is a win no matter what though.
How much was the card? I would love a bigger card. And what did y'all do to transfer memory from one card to the next?
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If you have the moola, get this from Newegg, it's Class 10 so faster speed
WINTEC 32GB Micro SDHC FileMate Mobile Professional SDHC Model 3FMUSD32GBC10-R
It's around $82.49 with free shipping.
I've read a few reviews on Wintec cards, and not a lot of them are good. They work fine at first, then start to degrade quickly. To top it off, people say that when they try to get it replaced through Wintec, Wintec claims that its user error or abuse.
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How much was the card? I would love a bigger card. And what did y'all do to transfer memory from one card to the next?
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He said in the OP that its $35 and free shipping.
I have 16GB for two years already and now i bought 32 gb ... both are working well so far.
16gb are going from $22-$35 shipped right now - class 10 speeds. Pick one up if you are using the stock 8gb. I just ordered one myself.
I've used two different Kingston SD Cards. They worked well for me without any issues. My previous was an 8gb Kingston class 4 and I currently have a Kingston 16gb Class 4 card.
The 8GB is nearly 2 years old and is working just fine. Have used it in multiple cell phones and currently serves as a flash drive for work using an adapter. The 16gb works just as well with some added space.
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If you have the moola, get this from Newegg, it's Class 10 so faster speed
WINTEC 32GB Micro SDHC FileMate Mobile Professional SDHC Model 3FMUSD32GBC10-R
It's around $82.49 with free shipping.
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I heard to many horror stories about wintecs... I wanted somethin reliable
*I'm just sayin...
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I've used two different Kingston SD Cards. They worked well for me without any issues. My previous was an 8gb Kingston class 4 and I currently have a Kingston 16gb Class 4 card.
The 8GB is nearly 2 years old and is working just fine. Have used it in multiple cell phones and currently serves as a flash drive for work using an adapter. The 16gb works just as well with some added space.
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Yea I went with the class 4 as from whhat I've heard anything higher doesn't yield much results (at least in a cell phone) but its working nice so far
*I'm just sayin...
I've also heard bad reviews about the wintec cards too. Let us know what you think about the Kingston.
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I bought a Kingston 8GB Class 4 MicroSDHC for my previous phone, the Nexus One, a year ago and I was very satisfied with it. It's way cheaper than the Sandisks and it works great so yeah, highly recommended!
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Yea I went with the class 4 as from whhat I've heard anything higher doesn't yield much results (at least in a cell phone) but its working nice so far
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From my experience I would have to agree on the class. To be honest, I think even a quality class 2 card would do just fine on a mobile device.
The class is an indication of the minimum Write Speed (class 4 = 4mb/s class 6 = 6mb/s, etc) The Read speed is generally much higher than that, so even if you are running applications from the SD card, performance shouldn't be hindered by a lower class card.
The only instance I can think of that performance would be affected is if you record a lot of 720P video with your phone. In that case, a faster write speed *Should* help with stuttering issues.
Now if we were talking about a high end SLR camera, then hell yes, speed makes a huge difference. I run a Kingston Class 6 in my SLR and it handles everything just fine, including HD video.
Just my 2 cents...
Well,
What it really comes down to is how fast the SD card adapter is in our phones, which I haven't figured out yet. If it'll fully utilize a class 10 card in terms of max write speed, then I would totally go for a class 10 card.
Can anyone verify the max speed our phones could support? (No guesses, please)
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I like Samsung cards personally. The performance has always been well above it's rated speed, and I've never had one corrupt/fail on me.
When you have a spare 10mins then give this a read:
http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=918
Newegg says shipping is $9.99
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Newegg says shipping is $9.99
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Must have been a promotion. My shipping was free. ANd to update everyone else it works like a charm. Dont really notice anything as far as normal phone function because I dont store apps on SD but My Titanium, Nandroid, and Just general SD backups to the PC are noticably faster.
Kingston is dead to me...
So, used to be a big proponent of Kingston, but they've seriously slipped over the last couple years (and not just flash, I've had major problems with their desktop memory, too, but that's a story for another forum). I bought the SDC4/32GB from Newegg. Supposed to be 32GB class 4 card. Wow. First one they sent wrote at 2MBps, read at 3MBps. Sent it in for a replacement, and I got one that wrote at 3MBps and read at 3.5MBps. Tried formatting it with my phone, with the official sdformatter utility, with Windows, with Linux, nothing helped. Third replacement was back down to 2/3MBps. Hardly class 4. And no, it wasn't my device or anything like that. I've got an actual class 4 8GB Sandisk card that came stock with my phone, and it does 5/7MBps on the same devices on which I tested the Kingston. And the Sandisk can record 720p without stuttering. Recordings from the Kingston were like watching a slideshow.
Very much done with that. Sent it back (again), got a refund, and now I've ordered that class 10 Wintec 32GB. Curious to see how it performs, and I'll stress it right away to see how it handles in the long run (do a bunch of writes and reads the first week to make sure it won't crap out right away). I'll report back here with my results, but they can't be worse than the Kingston. And from what I've read, it may be hit or miss, but when I get a hit, it'll be a class 10!
I never bought one before.... so, please recommend me a solid performer.... and price does not really matter but I always like the price/performance ratio..... 16-32 is fine.
Thx.
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i just picked up this 32GB one, works great, says its a class 4, but im getting class 6 speeds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WGJYCY
cool, thanks.
it really is down to the class speeds, if it's too slow then it will be a pain to use (ie the stock one)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DURACELL-MICRO-SD-16GB-16GB-SHDC-SD-MICRO-/260776121035?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_PDAsAccessories_MemoryCards&hash=item3cb777d2cb
quite reasonable
I always recommend anything class 6 or 10 if size bigger than 4 gb or you will suffer when transferring files
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What about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16GB-16-GB-Mi...emoryCards&hash=item19c3e991e2#ht_2095wt_1139
or:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16GB-CLASS-10...emoryCards&hash=item1c18d64419#ht_2693wt_1139
kevinm2k said:
What about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16GB-16-GB-Mi...emoryCards&hash=item19c3e991e2#ht_2095wt_1139
or:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16GB-CLASS-10...emoryCards&hash=item1c18d64419#ht_2693wt_1139
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I would completely avoid using ebay for SD cards! They are alot cheaper but you will be lucky to get a genuine card, Ive heard that over 90% are fake. Often you will be lucky to get 2GB on a card and it will probably break within a week.
"This is a brand 16GB Class 10 Micro-SD memry card and comes supplied with a full sized SDHC adaptor and comes in a memory card case with no other retail packaging. All of our memory is 1000% genuine. This 16GB memory cards use Intel memory chips.
Please note: printing on the memory card may differ slightly from our image."
wow 1000% genuine. that's a whole 10x more genuine than an actual genuine one!
I might be cynical but if the seller uses bad English and grammar in his advert I would be careful! Also if they are genuine cards why would the printing differ?
Best spending a little extra and buying from a trustworthy website.
I am using a patriot class 10 16gb off amazon for £26 which I'd recommend without hesitation
The joyflash one looks more legitimate as they are a known company.
However that patriot one just posted is cheaper.
What difference do the brands make I know sandisk and kingston are the best known, but what differences is there between them 2 and the joyflash and patriots?
I've used Sandisk, Kingston and a couple of other ones in my desire HD and best one I have found so far is Lexor 16gb class 4 , quite fast for copying files, HD video records without stuttering and for £14.99 off play it was a bargain
Remember that class speeds are a minimum, known brands are more likely, in my experience, to understate the class thus you know a sandisk class 6 card is going to be a fair bit faster than a no make class 6
I've got a 16 GB SanDisk microSD Card in my DHD.
It's reliable, cheap and the speeds are descent.
I would post you a link to amazon.com, but it looks like I am not allowed to do this right now with my few posts^^
Adata 16Gb Class 10
Just spotted this one:
http://www.lowpricememory.co.uk/inov8-16gb-micro-sd-card-class-10-c-29-p-868
Looks quite cheap, anyone had any experience with that brand?
ghostofcain said:
I am using a patriot class 10 16gb off amazon for £26 which I'd recommend without hesitation
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Sounds interesting. I was thinking about 64GB but can't find patriot nor any other at a reasonable price. Top capacity is 32GB at least for patriot class 10. Is there any known limit for class 10?
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Adata 16Gb Class 10
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I'm using one of these and for 30 Euro you will hardly get anything better. Don't expect any super performance though, it performs exactly as advertised: ~11MB/s write speed.
Why do you need such fast sd cards? How oftern do you plan on transfering large files in a hurry? Personally when I transfer something from my phone I just leave it charging while it does it. What's the hurry? You can still use your phone while it's doing it.
8igdave said:
Why do you need such fast sd cards? How oftern do you plan on transfering large files in a hurry? Personally when I transfer something from my phone I just leave it charging while it does it. What's the hurry? You can still use your phone while it's doing it.
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I would hazard a guess it's more about apps2sd and dalvik2sd. Whilst I personally think that on this phone apps2sd is something that isn't worth bothering with, if you are then you want the fastest card you can get to avoid lag.
I forget who said it but I saw recently the comment "you all moaned when you had no internal storage so we got 1GB now no one wants to use it".
I agree though Dave, when I'm doing SD backups to PC I use it as an excuse to grab yet another brew.
Hello...
What do I need to look for when purchasing a 32GB Micro SD card for the Infuse? A specific "class"? Speed? Etc?
Thanks...
Brian
I've read good things on sandisk 32 class 2 & 4. Im using a 16gb class 6 that I got from bb for 35 bucks. Works great.
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Anything not sold over ebay or amazon 3rd parties!
Does class really matter for a phone like the Infuse? I've read conflicting reviews, saying that anything over class 2 doesn't provide any benefit to the Infuse, and others who swear that anything below Class 6 is terrible for the Infuse. Are there any official stances on this?
I purchased the SanDisk 32GB Micro SDHC Flash Card Model SDSDQM-032G-B35N
and it is a class 2.
I copied the contents of my 16GB card to it and rebooted the phone. I'd say for the next 12-18 hours, it was very slow and choppy. But after that, and to this moment, it is working just fine.
Wonder what the slow down was after the initial install of it?
garak0410 said:
I purchased the SanDisk 32GB Micro SDHC Flash Card Model SDSDQM-032G-B35N
and it is a class 2.
I copied the contents of my 16GB card to it and rebooted the phone. I'd say for the next 12-18 hours, it was very slow and choppy. But after that, and to this moment, it is working just fine.
Wonder what the slow down was after the initial install of it?
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I'm looking to get the SanDisk class 2 32gb. Is it still acting fine for you? I also seen PNY class 10's "for tablets" for about $10 cheaper than the sandisk is. Wondering if I should go for that or stick with the SanDisk.
Happy with my class 2 32G SanDisk for the last two years
I've used it in a BB Bold, then the Captivate when it came out, and now on the Infuse.
It has always worked great, I manly use it for music storage, but also have about 6G of maps ( for using the GPS outside cell reception).
I'm very happy with it.
terra-starr said:
I've used it in a BB Bold, then the Captivate when it came out, and now on the Infuse.
It has always worked great, I manly use it for music storage, but also have about 6G of maps ( for using the GPS outside cell reception).
I'm very happy with it.
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Awesome. I think what I would use it for mostly is music and movies...The internal space should be plenty for apps/pics.
Dang, I didn't know of any 32 gb sd. I picked up a 16 a few weeks ago...thought it was the biggest.
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bella92108 said:
Does class really matter for a phone like the Infuse? I've read conflicting reviews, saying that anything over class 2 doesn't provide any benefit to the Infuse, and others who swear that anything below Class 6 is terrible for the Infuse. Are there any official stances on this?
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not sure how fast the infuse can read but i can tell you in actual benchmarks it is posible to have a class 2 read as fast as a class 6, many cheaper cards are faster than they are rated. also im pretty sure android is designed to minimize i/o. i guess it all depends on the complexity and size of the apps you run off of it and how fast the phone is. when someone says a class4 is good they are basically saying dont waist your money. i tend to agree with that.
I highly doubt the controller in the Infuse has a maximum transfer rate that even comes close to class 6 or maybe not even class 4. The only advantage to the high speed cards is if you put the card in your PC and copy files to it (assuming your SD reader can even handle the higher rates).
That being said I bought the A-Data class 10 16GIG because it was only $20 after coupon a couple weeks ago from Meritline but I have no doubt a class 4 or even 2 would be just fine with no noticeable performance difference.
It's no different that putting a SATA3 drive on a SATA2 controller.
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I highly doubt the controller in the Infuse has a maximum transfer rate that even comes close to class 6 or maybe not even class 4. The only advantage to the high speed cards is if you put the card in your PC and copy files to it (assuming your SD reader can even handle the higher rates).
That being said I bought the A-Data class 10 16GIG because it was only $20 after coupon a couple weeks ago from Meritline but I have no doubt a class 4 or even 2 would be just fine with no noticeable performance difference.
It's no different that putting a SATA3 drive on a SATA2 controller.
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yeah I may just go with the Sandisk 32gb class 2. It's about $12 more expensive than the Adata 32GB class 10's but those are sold out at the moment and Sandisk is a better company IMO anyway.
I've been using a Transcend 32GB Class4 Micro SDHC from newegg. It's amazing! It works great! Fast, large and just straight up works with the phone. Formatted memory for me is 31.6 gigs. Highly recommend it.
Adata 32GB Class 10 in my GS2, Infuse and Berry, no complains here. Transfer speeds much better than Class 2 card that came with phone...at least for my Berry that i regularly use transferring files for work.
MisterEdF said:
I highly doubt the controller in the Infuse has a maximum transfer rate that even comes close to class 6 or maybe not even class 4. The only advantage to the high speed cards is if you put the card in your PC and copy files to it (assuming your SD reader can even handle the higher rates).
That being said I bought the A-Data class 10 16GIG because it was only $20 after coupon a couple weeks ago from Meritline but I have no doubt a class 4 or even 2 would be just fine with no noticeable performance difference.
It's no different that putting a SATA3 drive on a SATA2 controller.
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Exactly this. Someone over in the HD2 section ran several VERY thorough tests confirming that there's very little difference in a class 2 or class 10 card unless you put the card in an adapter directly.
Fee454 said:
I'm looking to get the SanDisk class 2 32gb. Is it still acting fine for you? I also seen PNY class 10's "for tablets" for about $10 cheaper than the sandisk is. Wondering if I should go for that or stick with the SanDisk.
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Working fine? Depends...on a reboot, it can take 5-15 minutes for my apparently to appear. Manage Applications can take the same amount of time. And Market apparently are suddenly getting stuck in perpetual downloading.
But the apps launch and run fine. I have no idea if it is the card or not.
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Hi don't bump dead threads. Thanks.