There's No Alzheimers With This Card - The Sandisk 128MB SD memory card Flash Memory
Written: Aug 11 '03 (Updated Feb 21 '04)
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Pros: Loads of storage. Low power consumption. Fast data transfer rate. Shock impact and weather resistant.
Cons: Well, for one, the price. Not exactly 128MB of storage. More like around 120MB.
The Bottom Line: This SD card is great if you are one to download several 3rd party apps onto your pda, or if you store lots of high-quality digital photos.
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First Experiences With SD:
.....I first learn about SD memory cards when I got my Palm Tungsten T pda. I learned that I could stick them into the expansion slot in my computer , allowing me to download several programs onto it. That was great because I like to download 3rd-party apps from the internet.
.....Soon I found out that the SD card that I used solemnly in my Palm computer was also able to be used in other devices as well. Digital cameras, MP3 players, and so much more.
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Introduction To SD Cards:
.....SD, or Secure Digital, cards are stamp-sized floppy disk-looking disks that can store a fanominal amount of informtion among a wide variety of different appliances. These appliances include, but are not limited to: pdas, digital cameras, MP3 and other digital music players, cellular phones, smart phones, digital camcorders, vehicle navigation systems, and electronic books.
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The Incrdible SD Card:
.....SD cards are so neato because they can store between 1MB upto 1GB of data. And whats more amazing is the fact that the SD card itself is only the size of an average postage stamp. The miniature dimensions are: about 1 inch wide, about 1 1/4 inches long, by about 2 milimeters thick. WOW!!!
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The Looks:
.....The basic color of the shell of the card is blue. On the front of the card is the label sticker. The top half is red and has the Brand written in it, 'Sandisk'. The lower half of the label is clue and states the storage capacity of the SD card, '128MB', and the flash card type, 'SDcard'.
.....On the left-side of the card is a tiny switch that locks the computer when pressed down the whole way. You may need finger nails to slide the button up and down.
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Inside Specs:
.....Here is a list of specs on the Sandisk 128MB SD memory card:
-----Cryptographic security for copy-righted data based on rpoven security concepts from DVD audio.
-----High transfer rate = faster reading and writing the card.
-----High storage capacity.
-----Non-violate solid state; no moving parts maximizes battery power.
-----No data is lost while the appliance is off.
-----Low battery consumption in all = helps reduce power drainage from small portable devices. Runs at about 2.7V to 3.6V.
-----Lock/unlock switch located on the side of the unit.
-----Operating shock rated at 2,000G's , basically the equivalent of a ten-foot drop to the ground.
-----Able to resist extreme weather: high tempuratures, icy cold conditions leaves the unit unfazed.
-----Security level complies with both current and future secure digital music initiative (SDMI) device requirements.
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The Lock Switch:
.....Located on the left side, as described above, the security lock switch will allow you to lock the disk to ensure that the information is safe from the depths of deletion, and also from accessing the files inside.
.....When the switch is in the down-position, your card is locked and files are unaccessible to anyone. This also means that files on the SD card cannot be deleted while the switch is in lock position. When the switch is in up-position, then all files located on the card are accessible to anyone, and that files may be deleted from the card.
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Countless Uses For The Sandisk 128MB SD Flash Memory:
.....There are a countless number of uses for the Sandisk SD cards. For me, I like to download pda software from the internet, called third-party apps, and store them on the SD memory cards, instead of on my pda hard-drive.
.....If you own a digital camera or a pda with a digital camera attachment, then you can use the 128MB Sandisk SD card to stores hundreds of high-quality photos.
.....Sandisk SD cards also are superb when it comes to MP# or other digital sound media players. The 128MB SD card from Sandisk will store hours of music to listen to while your on a trip, on a plane, in a waiting room, or at school while that teacher blabs on about absolutely nothing.
.....Though these SD cards are so versatile, it is important to check with the appliance of which you want a card for and check to see EXACTLY what kind of SD card you need. Cards that are not compatible with the appliance of which they are used in may corrupt files or damage the card or the appliance.
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In The End - Conclusion
.....All-in-all, a Sandisk 128MB SD Compact Flash Memory Card is a great addition to any compatible device, whether it be a pda, digital camera, cell phone, or MP3 player.
.....If the sixty dollar price tag throws you off a bit, just stop by eBay.com and check out the selection of SD cards at prices far lower than their retail price. I save twenty on a 16MB SD memory card for my Palm Tungsten T.
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