[bmcclure937]

I recently got myself an 8GB SanDisk microsd. So far i have 6gb worth of songs on it now.

It's great having more memory. But i notice that with flash memory, it takes awhile to "access" the data sometimes. You can tell when the phone is trying to load it up from memory.

Like when the first time i copied 6GB worth of songs in one sitting, took almost forever in that "scanning" mode.

After the initial scan and indexing of the microSD card after you load data, there should be nearly no lag

[kingrx]

An 8GB bb almost seems like a worthy adversary to the ipods/iphone/ipod touch.

Now if only the 16GB/32GB cards would get here sooner!

[jdubau55]

Thought these 2 would be good to show....

Newegg.com - Kingston 2GB MicroSD Flash Card Model SDC/2GB - Flash Memory

Newegg.com - Kingston 2GB MicroSD Flash Card with 2 adapters (miniSD and full-size SD) and USB reader Model MBLY/2GBKR - Flash Memory

The first one is by far the best deal out there. Free shipping and less than $8 You can't beat that price. Yeah you may not get it in 3 days, but I refuse to pay $7 to ship something I know can be mailed for under a dollar.

[CrackberryBold]

I dont know much about SD cards except for the size and the amount it holds. So my question is what does speed class 2 and speed class 4 mean? Is it really a big speed difference between them? Also i see that SanDisk and Kingston are top brands but is one better than the other? Im down to my 2 choices:

SanDisk
Amazon.com: SanDisk 8GB microSDHC Card CLASS 2 (SDSDQ-8192, Bulk Package): Electronics

or
Kingston Brand
FRYS.com*|*KINGSTON or
Kingston 8GB microSDHC (Class 4) High Capacity Micro Secure Digital Card W/Adapter, Model SDC4/8GB

can you all help me decide?

[2020]

I dont know much about SD cards except for the size and the amount it holds. So my question is what does speed class 2 and speed class 4 mean? Is it really a big speed difference between them? Also i see that SanDisk and Kingston are top brands but is one better than the other? Im down to my 2 choices:

SanDisk
Amazon.com: SanDisk 8GB microSDHC Card CLASS 2 (SDSDQ-8192, Bulk Package): Electronics

or
Kingston Brand
FRYS.com*|*KINGSTON

can you all help me decide?

The SD Speed Class Ratings specify the minimum write speeds.
So....

Class 2 = 2 MB/sec
Class 4 = 4 MB/sec
Class 6 = 6 MB/sec

You'll notice between the two you're considering, the Kingston has a faster write speed. That said, I'm not sure you'll notice much difference when using class 4 vs class 2 on your blackberry.

Regarding the two brands, most people prefer SanDisk. However I've (and alot of others have) used both and have never had trouble with Kingston....probably won't go wrong with either. Hope this helps.

[CrackberryBold]

The SD Speed Class Ratings specify the minimum write speeds.
So....

Class 2 = 2 MB/sec
Class 4 = 4 MB/sec
Class 6 = 6 MB/sec

You'll notice between the two you're considering, the Kingston has a faster write speed. That said, I'm not sure you'll notice much difference when using class 4 vs class 2 on your blackberry.

Regarding the two brands, most people prefer SanDisk. However I've (and alot of others have) used both and have never had trouble with Kingston....probably won't go wrong with either. Hope this helps.

Thanks 2020.... and ill see you on friday nights at 10/9 central...haha

[CrackberryBold]

I think im gonna go with the Kingston however i have a question. I have a SanDisk reader/writer/card reader plug adapter at home that plugs into the pc. This Kingston comes with the adapter that enables it to be bigger (however you would explain it), will the Kingston adapter be compatible with the Sandisk card reader/writer/pc adapter plug that i already have?

[bmcclure937]

I think im gonna go with the Kingston however i have a question. I have a SanDisk reader/writer plug adapter at home that plugs into the pc. This Kingston comes with the adapter that enables it to be bigger (however you would say it), will the Kingston adapter be compatible with the Sandisk reader/writer pc adapter plug that i already have?

2020 has provided you with excellent advice, so I hate to step in and steal his show... but yes you can do this!!

And both SanDisk and Kingston are well-known brands. You probably will not notice much of a difference in speed class on your Berry... but it would be apparent when transferring files from your PC, etc

Make the choice using whatever criteria you feel most important. Speed class probably does not matter much, so I might consider price over the speed class. Either way, you cannot go wrong with either of your options!

[2020]

Thanks 2020.... and ill see you on friday nights at 10/9 central...haha

welcome

haha ...not exactly the meaning, but at least you're saying it right!

[CrackberryBold]

2020 has provided you with excellent advice, so I hate to step in and steal his show... but yes you can do this!!

And both SanDisk and Kingston are well-known brands. You probably will not notice much of a difference in speed class on your Berry... but it would be apparent when transferring files from your PC, etc

Make the choice using whatever criteria you feel most important. Speed class probably does not matter much, so I might consider price over the speed class. Either way, you cannot go wrong with either of your options!

Thanks to the both of you for your advice. I think imma go with the Kingston since theyre both the same price but the speed is a little faster (eve though it wouldnt matter on the bberry, just to know that its there)

[jdubau55]

I bought Kingston because A) it was cheap and B) it came with 2 adapters (mini and standard size) so I can use the card in more than just my BB.

[Hrshycro]

Slickdeals.net had a 8gb micro at frys.com for 27...Still good to!!!

Shipping is in the 27 if i remember right...

[bmcclure937]

@Hrshycro : I think that deal at Frys has already been posted and linked within this thread, but thanks a ton for contributing and sharing some deals

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[mrolson1234]

Amazon
Picked Up An 8 Gig For $32 And That Was With Next Day Shipping USPS
It Litterally Came 2 Days After I Ordered It.
Verizon Store Is Selling 8 Gigs For Almost $90

[taiwaneezy]

8 GB via dealextreme.com for $31.xx

[bmcclure937]

Updates

shop.kingston.com - Memory for your Desktop, Server, Workstation, Notebook, PDA, MP3 Player, Printer, Router and more.

Checked 11.22.08 : still active

[awb715]

got on one ebay for 10!
still 16 is a great deal

[bmcclure937]

got on one ebay for 10!
still 16 is a great deal

Got one what?? lol... 2Gb, 4Gb, 8Gb, 18Gb???

10 bucks could either be a great deal, or it could be mediocre... depends on the card! And I usually try to avoid eBay... just because it can be shady at times.

[MsRandall]

Looks like Frys deal just got better... $19.99 for 8gb today...I bought the same card for 20.99...three days ago.

FRYS.com*|*KINGSTON

[buffpimpkl]

i need to pick up prolly a 4 gig. i havent even used alot of room up on my blackberry for the 1 gig. doesnt hurt to get 1 more for fun! heh

[bmcclure937]

Looks like Frys deal just got better... $19.99 for 8gb today...I bought the same card for 20.99...three days ago.

FRYS.com*|*KINGSTON

That is a great deal!! Nice

Checked 11.22.08 : still active

[renew1]

Frys is the place!!!!! Ordered 8gb for 20.99 and received it in 3 days. I think shipping was around six dollars and since I live across the state line from Frys location, there was not any sales tax. Considering gas prices now I was well pleased. Mine is only showing 7.4 gigs evening after re-formating.

[TL_Ascend]

Got an 8gb sandisk on ebay for 22.22 shipped.

[bmcclure937]

Updates

Kingston 8Gb microSD w/ adapter (Speed Class 4) : $19.99

Checked 11.22.08 : still active

[jdubau55]

Kingston 8GB microSDHC (Class 4) High Capacity Micro Secure Digital Card W/Adapter, Model SDC4/8GB $20