SanDisk SDSDH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SanDisk SDSDH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package)
Customer Review: Excellent speed and durability
Summary: 5 Stars
As a response to "mom2sarah..." who recommends 2 cards of 512 MB rather than this 1 GB, I have some things to point out
1. It is true that write (and read) a large number of small files to (and from) a 1 GB card is a little bit slower than a 512 MB. However, this card is mostly used in digital camera and today moderate cameras have image resolution of at least 4 megapixels which means around 1 MB per file. And 1 MB is big enough to reduce the difference of transfer speed. For those who use relatively new camera, this difference is hardly noticeable.
2. Occasionally you would want to record some video from your digital camera and of course you don't want your movie to be interupted because of memory limited. In my Canon S2 IS, a super fine video of 620x480, 30fps uses the whole 1GB card just for about 8 minutes. So, using 512MB is even worse.
3. Around the internet, this card is said to be pretty durable, there is no major corruption issue with it. Hence, there is no risk to buy.
4. I have used a lot of SD cards before and this is the fastest among those. I was impressed. The first time I bought this card, I took around 300 pictures (around 400 MB), when I transferred them to my computer, I suspected it would take at least 3 minutes like my other SD cards. But no, it took only a minute flat.
5. In my Canon S2 IS, the actually usable memory is 968MB. The fact is ALL memory storage devices always have a little bit less storage space than indicated by the manufacturer.
I tried to find some cons about this card because they will make the review to be fair. But I must say that I can't find anything to complain about this card.
Customer Review: 1GB SD, use the extra space anywhere
Summary: 5 Stars
Most modern computers, both laptops and towers, come with a drive that supports multiple types of digital media cards (including Seure Digital). This makes the intergrating process of Secure Digital cards and your computing needs a breeze.
This particular 1gig card has taken a vital role in my computing needs. I use it to store serveral types of things.
1.) Drivers - this card replaced all the cds i used to have to carry around with all of my computer's drivers.
2.) Incremental Backups - because its re-writable its easy to make incremental backups of my homework, forms, records, etc. No more "one time use cds" for this task. I should also note that these cards have a built in "write protection" feature on the side, which prevents accidental modtification of its contents when switched on.
3.) Depending on how your digital camera treats the storage card, you should be able to use the remaining space for recording pictures taken or short video clips. If you're purchasing this card specifically for a digital camera, I can't even imagine how many pictures using 4MP camera would fit in it.
The only shortcoming I have experienced with this card is its slow transfer rate for small files stored in huge quantities. For example, I had a folder holding serveral hundred icons, each about 50kb....thats a lot of files using up very little space each. For these type of files, its best to compress them into an archieve (zip or rar to name a couple of formats) on the PC before sending to the SD card.
Despite this, the card is a 5 star purchase.
Customer Review: But beware of FAKES
Summary: 5 Stars
I have over a dozen SanDisk CF/SD cards of varying sizes. They are the most reliable SD cards I have used.
Recently I bought 2 1GB SanDisk cards from "1OnlyNewStuff" in the Amazon marketplace. When I got them I tried them out immediately and they read/wrote OK.
However, when putting one back in the camera something just did not look quite right about it. Comparing my two new "SanDisk" cards to any of my old ones showed that the new cards had no serial numbers, had slightly different physical profiles, and sort of blotchy printing.
Checking on the internet I found that SanDisk counterfeits have long been known on E-Bay. Now they have been brought to Amazon. There is a page at [...] which shows some of the characteristics of the fake cards.
I checked with SanDisk, provided them with photos of the two new disks and SanDisk confirms them as fakes.
The SanDisk pictured on this Amazon Page is real (note the notch on the bottom of the media - lacking on most fakes). Likely media ordered directly from Amazon is going to be OK.
However if you are tempted, as was I, by the lower price from some Amazon merchants when you get the cards inspect them to see if they are real or counterfeit.
SanDisk very promptly will help you with this. For example, if the media has a serial number SanDisk can confirm if it is valid. If it has NO SERIAL NUMBER, then don't bother SanDisk - because ALL actual SanDisks have serial numbers (and a lifetime guarantee)
Customer Review: The Fast SD Ultra II also available with USB port built in
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! I needed an SD card for my new digital camera. Speed of the disk is an issue these days. When you take a photo the disk has to store it then get ready for the next photo. Regular SD cards take some time to do that. So, if you are shooting rapidly, or doing video, you can quickly hit the limits of your regular SD cards speed. The Ultra II is in the next speed class up. It's plenty fast for all but the most extreme user. It's not as fast as the Extreme III, but that costs half again as much.
So, I was already sure the Ultra II 1GB was what I needed for size and speed. Then I saw it... the "Sandisk 1 GB Ultra II plus USB" (do a search) where the case of the SD card folds in half revealing a USB Hub Port. Which means you can plug your tiny 1 GB SC card straight into your laptop or computer through the USB port. No need for a card reader.
This card works in Treo 650s, digital cameras, and anything else that takes a type I SD card. With the USB version they even give you a free key chain that holds the SD card.
The USB version is big (memory), fast (memory access), and innovative (USB build in). For me it was worth a few extra dollars more than the regular Ultra II.
Customer Review: These work fine in my camera
Summary: 5 Stars
These faster types of HD cards are what I'm buying now. The newer generation of digital cameras and other devices can make use of their higher read/write speeds.
You must, however, ascertain that your device is capable of using these "Ultra" speed SD cards. If it can't, you have wasted your money. Read the manual carefully to see if it can.
I am using this in two panasonic cameras I bought recently: one is a 5MP point-and-shoot and the other is the DMC FZ50 which, at 10MP file size and the capability of VGA wide screen video, makes good use of the card.
I've had a number of SanDisk cards without any problems. Cards today are nearly a commodity item, so shop for the best price. A 4GB card is not too big or even very expensive anymore. These 1GB cards are so cheap as to be something you could just give to your friends and family or business associates with photos or text copied on them. Life is becoming more like being on Star Trek nowadays. "Take a tri-corder reading, Mr. Spock and beam it back to the Enterprise."