[Keebler229]

I just got my Bold and i am checking out all the apps i can download, but i am wondering should i get an expanded memory card? I had my Curve 8310 and it seemed when i downloaded like 2 apps i ran out of memory. Am i going to run into the same problem on the Bold? Is it a must to get the expanded slot? and if so, whats the best and where can i find them, and how much do they cost?

Thanks

[my240sx88]

this expanded memory you are talking about isn't for apps. every app on the phone is stored on the phone. the memory card is used for pictures music and videos. i still suggest one tho because you will run out of free memory ont the bold real quick without one

[Keebler229]

how much are they and where do i get it?

[blueyestm]

prices vary as some company has any one of them on sale. I just got a Sandisk 8gb card over the weekend from Radio Shack for 19.99. Just check out any of the local stores near you like staples, best buy, etc or go online.

[TheLastPanda]

Go to newegg.com

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[bt224]

Be sure to get MicroSD or MicroSDHC.

[bumblesbounce]

8 gb sounds like a lot of storage but fills up fast with just pictures and music...video really eats up storage as far as I can tell.
there's also getting a couple (few) different micro-sd cards and using each one for specific purposes; one for songs; one for pics; one for video...I don't know how tough the slot on the Bold is and whether or not it can stand up to repeated changes of the micro-sd card...any one with experience using multiples?

[KungFu_Asian]

Be sure to get MicroSD or MicroSDHC.

As stated get a MicroSD at radioshack if you are able to since there was (dunno) / is a good sale on them.

As stated above as well if you don't get a memory card above 2GB you WILL run out of memory fast especially on the bold. I myself bought 2 16GB cards @ $59 apiece.

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[bt224]

The multiples work fine, however.....

Each time you insert one it has to rescan.
These are like flash drives and should be properly ejected, otherwise you can corrupt the data.

[KungFu_Asian]

8 gb sounds like a lot of storage but fills up fast with just pictures and music...video really eats up storage as far as I can tell.
there's also getting a couple (few) different micro-sd cards and using each one for specific purposes; one for songs; one for pics; one for video...I don't know how tough the slot on the Bold is and whether or not it can stand up to repeated changes of the micro-sd card...any one with experience using multiples?

Oh sorry mods for double post but I'm still sort of new to CrackBerry.

Anyways bumbles. I originally had 2 4GB cards given to me by my friends who no longer needed them. Since then and in addition to my 2 16GB cards I have experienced no problems switching out cards (knock on wood) as of yet. However as you were curious and as are my worries too, I have noticed a SLIGHT weakening on the ejection force of the cards. But I used to switch a lot interchangebly so if you change cards <5 times a week you shouldn't worry that much.

However I'd (in addition to my earlier post) just recommend you buy a 16GB card or two and stick with those until you're completely full so you don't have to do any micro-management of these small cards.

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