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Memory cards - types - usages???

Posted on 05/05/2012 2:05:09 PM PDT by djf

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1 posted on 05/05/2012 2:05:13 PM PDT by djf
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Try this
2 posted on 05/05/2012 2:09:16 PM PDT by Keith in Iowa (Willard Romney, purveyor of the world's finest bullmitt. | FR Class of 1998 |)
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Does it accept MicroSD? Does it support SDHC (high capacity — anything over 4 MB IIRC)?

Pretty much all my devices are SD(HC) or MicroSD(HC), usually with 32GB.


3 posted on 05/05/2012 2:11:23 PM PDT by freedumb2003 ('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDHC#SDHC


4 posted on 05/05/2012 2:12:30 PM PDT by Keith in Iowa (Willard Romney, purveyor of the world's finest bullmitt. | FR Class of 1998 |)
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It's all just memory when all is said and done.SD is about the most commonly used,MS (memory stick) originated with Sony,I don't think it's all that commonly used apart from in Sony products (cameras,etc).xD is,IIRC,used largely in digital cameras (mine accepts both xD and Compact Flash) and I think CF is the same.I'm not expert so those who *are* experts might have better info.
5 posted on 05/05/2012 2:13:12 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Unlike Mrs Obama,I've Been Proud Of This Country My *Entire* Life!)
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To: freedumb2003

I dunno, that’s why I’m asking, I have no clue about the different types/sizes/configurations, etc.


6 posted on 05/05/2012 2:14:10 PM PDT by djf (Life's a play, we're actors not authors, and nobody even cared to give us the script!)
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To: Keith in Iowa

Thanks!

That’s what I needed. I wasn’t sure what to even start googling with...


7 posted on 05/05/2012 2:17:12 PM PDT by djf (Life's a play, we're actors not authors, and nobody even cared to give us the script!)
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There are a whole lot of card formats out there, but the most predominant one is SD (the “HC” means High Capacity). SDHC currently go up to 128 Gb (I don’t know what the theoretical upper limit is).

There are 3 sizes of SD — Micro (usually for PDAs and Cell phones) - about 1/4” by 1/2” or so. Mini (not seen very often) is about 3/4” by 3/4”. Normal/standard is about 1” x 7/8” or so.

Sony introduced a technology called memory stick. They like to put it in all their products, but eventually gave in and starting using SD. Mo one actually USES Memory Stick.

The other cards and formats don’t get a lot of use.

Maybe some FReeper with knowledge of the Next Great Thing can let us know what he/she is seeing...


8 posted on 05/05/2012 2:26:45 PM PDT by freedumb2003 ('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
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xD cards are used in Olympus cameras; IIRC Fuji cameras as well.

Micro SD cards are pretty much the only format used in phones and MP3 players now. They usually come with an adapter to fit into any SD card reader.


9 posted on 05/05/2012 2:27:30 PM PDT by Squawk 8888 (Tories in- now the REAL work begins!)
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Probly flat tip, phillips, clutch, and a few more but you will definatly find one that it doesnt work with and have to go buy another gadget to complete your task.


10 posted on 05/05/2012 2:29:54 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Oh Crap !! Did I say that out loud ??!??)
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11 posted on 05/05/2012 2:35:19 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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Nice pics! I use the blue one in most of my devices which is the size of a thumbnail. The one in my cellphone is this tiny black thing about 1/4 of the blue ones size. To fit my 80’s mind, is this a VHS vs Beta thing? Which one is most likely to last? Thanks!


12 posted on 05/05/2012 3:10:49 PM PDT by icwhatudo (Tax codes and spending don't get 14 year olds pregnant and on welfare. Morality Matters.)
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To: djf
Will it accept this?
13 posted on 05/05/2012 3:50:52 PM PDT by rawhide
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LOL! Memories.


14 posted on 05/05/2012 4:00:26 PM PDT by upchuck (Need is not an acceptable lifestyle choice; dependent is not a career. ~ Dr. Tim Nerenz)
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Everything you’ll ever want to know about camera cards:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_card


15 posted on 05/05/2012 4:01:29 PM PDT by upchuck (Need is not an acceptable lifestyle choice; dependent is not a career. ~ Dr. Tim Nerenz)
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To: smokingfrog

Nice pics! I use the blue one in most of my devices which is the size of a thumbnail. The one in my cellphone is this tiny black thing about 1/4 of the blue ones size. To fit my 80’s mind, is this a VHS vs Beta thing? Which one is most likely to last? Thanks!


16 posted on 05/05/2012 4:09:36 PM PDT by icwhatudo (Tax codes and spending don't get 14 year olds pregnant and on welfare. Morality Matters.)
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To: Squawk 8888

“xD cards are used in Olympus cameras; IIRC Fuji cameras as well.”

Correct, but I believe they have changed to SD for more recent cameras.

I got a Fuji a few months back, with SD.


17 posted on 05/05/2012 4:33:49 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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The x/D cards were used in older Fuji and Olympus digital cameras. However, I believe that newer models have switched to the more common SD cards.


18 posted on 05/05/2012 6:14:43 PM PDT by The Great RJ
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To: icwhatudo
To my mind, it's a 78 vs. 33 1/3 thing. ≤}B^)

But seriously folks, My present camera uses CF ("Compact Flash") cards. My tower computer now has a built-in slot for it, and my notebook can get by with a CF-to-USB adapter. BTW, "Flash" in this context means the type of memory technology ("Flash erase"); nothing to do with a camera flash. All current portable solid-state memories actually use "Flash" EEPROM. This form merely has it in its name.

My audio recorder uses SD (Secure Digital) cards, and both my computers have slots for those.

For general storage, such as for my encrypted username-password file and various project files, I have been using USB memories, but just recently decided to start using SD cards for this purpose. Both my computers read/write these without adapters, and the SD card is small and maybe faster than the USB memory.

The only problem with the SD card is that it is so small that you can lose it or lose track of it; I have to take extra precautions now that I am using one regularly as a general purpose sneakernet storage medium.

All current laptops I have seen, including my two most recent ones, have an SD slot and several USB ports; either one would be fine for removable, portable, solid state memories. And the USB supports many peripherals, including hard disks with capacities greater than you can get with solid state memories. The only thing to check for with the hard disk choice is whether it needs an external power supply, or can run exclusively on the power provided by the USB port.

19 posted on 05/05/2012 8:42:11 PM PDT by Erasmus (BHO: New supreme leader of the homey rollin' empire.)
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To: icwhatudo
The main differences are the size, capacity and transfer rates. Types of memory cards
20 posted on 05/05/2012 8:50:53 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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