Memory Cards

Memory cards have gained a lot of use over the years with its immense storage capacities in its small form factor that are designed by various manufacturers. These storage cards are widely used in digital cameras, cell phones, laptops and game consoles etc have attracted large groups of people of different ages to suit their various needs that are also re-recordable and are useful in retaining data without power. With so many well branded cards out there, it is a real difficult task to find a reliable card that is compatible with the device one is using. The following review gives details about the Fuji 1GB xD Card of type H, all about its features, the goods as well as the negatives.

Perspective:

xD – Picture Card is a flash memory card format, used mainly in advanced digital cameras. xD stands for Extreme Digital and were first developed by Olympus and Fujifilm. Type H and M cards may suffer problems of compatibility with the older digital cameras but works extremely well with the newer ones.

Design and Features of Card:

The Fuji DPC-H1GB 1GB Memory Card is one of the ultra compact cards available that just weighs and has a dimension of about 2 g and 25 (H) x 20 (W) x 1.7 (D) mm. These picture cards are the new standards for Fuji and Olympus digital cameras. The memory card though so small, is extremely powerful and has the capacity 1 GB. These xD picture cards were introduced as a replacement for the older Smart Media cards. It is suitable for delivering the very fast read and write speeds and high capacities which the new products may require.

Features of Fuji 1 GB Card:

This flash memory card from Fuji is a picture card of the type H operates at a write speed of 4MB/s and a read speed of 5MB/s which is 2 to 3 times faster than the standard other types. However these speeds depends on the device it is paired with. The maximum size available is 2GB and the other sizes are 256 MB, 512MB and 1 GB. This type of XD card has the ability to support the special picture effects when used in some Olympus cameras. It features exclusive arts and 3D functions. To capture video at high resolutions (640x480x30), this card can be used with new models. This type of card is identified by the “H” displayed on the front of the card.

Compatibility:

This 1GB Fujifilm xD picture cards are compatible with Fuji and Olympus digital cameras but one drawback may be that although the Fuji xD cards are compatible with Olympus cameras it may not support the panoramic function seen on some Olympus cameras. While in other devices, this card works fine without causing any troubles even at faster speeds. Therefore it is recommended to check for the compatibility of the device before buying one.

Details on Warranty:

The manufacturer provides a reasonable warranty for this picture card. The XD-H-1GB carries Olympus 2 years exchange or repair warranty against any manufacturing defects which may affect its performance.

Available Storage Capacities:

Apart from the 1 GB storage capacity card that is available, other cards of varying capacities of storage are also provided by the manufacturer. They are 256MB, 512MB and 2GB, as already mentioned above, may be purchased according to the need and device requirement.

In a Nutshell:

The Fuji 1GB xD Card of type H delivers speed rates faster than other storage device. As with the performance, there are no specific faults with this card. However, there prevail certain compatibility issues which can be avoided by checking the compatible device beforehand. The picture card from Fuji may not support the panoramic functions that are seen in few Olympus cameras. Apart from these, this card is a reliable one to go in for.

Fuji DPC-H1GB 1GB xD Type H Memory Card – Technical Specification Table

Sony, a Japanese multinational corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic products for the consumer and professional markets. The major reason that Sony has been notable is for creating its own standards of in – house and not going in for those of the other manufacturers and standards bodies in making its new recording and storage technologies stand ahead. Thus Sony makes one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world. Sony has come up with a new Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; a small form factor version of the Memory Stick which is to be reviewed below.

Overview:

The Sony’s new memory card, the Sony 8GB MSHX8B Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo is of great use for storing, sharing and transferring quality pictures, videos and music with the buddies. The tiny memory media provides good entertainment than one expects.

Design and Card Type of the Memory Stick:

The Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo is petite measuring about (W) 31 x (H) 20 x (D) 1.6 mm and hardly weighs about 5 grams. This flash card is of type MS PRO-HG Duo and has an amazing memory capacity always by the side. Sony with SanDisk, introducing the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo in the beginning was only serial and 4-bit parallel interfaces were supported in the Memory Stick PRO format but sooner an 8-bit parallel interface was added to the Memory Stick PRO-HG format making advancement in the technology.

Memory Capacity and Speed:

The internal memory capacity of the PRO-HG Duo memory stick is 8192 MB which is 8 GB. The card allows any number of data to be transferred fast with a read speed of 30 MB/s and has a write speed of 20 MB/s. One can take up to 180 large JPEG photos per minute. Also, the maximum interface clock frequency is increased and with these enhancements, a high transfer rate is achieved, which is almost three times faster than the Memory Stick PRO format.

Compatibility:

The Sony PRO-HG Duo MSHX8B 8GB Capacity memory card is especially made for Sony digital cams, Alpha and PHP products of higher resolutions. It offers good performance ensuring fast shot capabilities and high definition videos also for high mega – pixel and high – def Sony products. Its smaller size is ideal to use on compact devices and for burst shooting with DSLR. The flash card is also compatible with copyright protection technology (Magic Gate).

Other Technical Details:

HX Engine which a new and smart flash memory controller realizes high-speed, stable and reliable data transfer in this card for continuous shooting and is also free software downloadable (Memory Card File Rescue supporting AVCHD files & x- Pict Story for Memory Card). The card works fine in temperatures from -25 °C to 85 °C.

Details on Warranty:

The Sony 8GB Flash memory card stick PRO-HG Duo has a limited manufacturer’s warranty. The cards face no problems of freezing during any process as it is a trusted brand company. However it is a peace of mind to have 10 years warranty period.

In Brief:

Heaps of storage one can get in a small 8GB Flash memory card PRO-HG Duo from Sony. With a commendable speed, this memory stick is sure a durable and reliable one. However it is a Sony card hence can be used only with Sony products. Clarity of pictures and videos make difference from other cards. Going in for this card definitely does not end in disappointment.

Sony 8GB MSHX8B Memory Card – Technical Specification Table

As a memory product manufacturing company, Transcend is a first memory module manufacturer to offer lifetime warranty for over 2000 of its products and in receiving the ISO 9001 certification. Memory cards are very useful in storing digital information in almost all the electronic devices such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops as well as video game consoles. With lots of flash cards out in the market, this review is all about the Transcend TS32GSDHC10 32GB memory card to find out if it suits the requirement or not.

Quick look:

Transcend memory card in regards to quality has always proved convincing to the users. This 32GB flash card is supported by almost all the electronic devices and faces no problems of getting hang or freeze.

Dimensions and Compatibility:

The Transcend 32 GB Class 10 Flash memory card (model no: TS32GSDHC10) has a size of about 7.7 (H) x 4.6 (W) x 0.2 (D) inches which is the usual size of other cards that is available in the market. This SDHC card is fully compatible with SD 3.0 standards and also with SDMI devices allowing content protection for recordable media (CPRM). This card suits the most for storing HD videos and images having high resolutions.

Storage Capacity and Speed:

This Secure Digital flash memory card has a capacity of 32 GB storage space and a Class 10 speed rating. The read and write speeds of the card is satisfying for high definition videos and pictures. The optimum temperature for the card is -25 °C (-13 °F) to 85 °C (185 °F) to maintain the write and read speed of 20 MBPS.

Features of the Memory Card:

The Transcend Memory card, as already mentioned supports all the SDHC devices as well as readily meets the requirements of high speed devices. The card has the ability to detect and fix the errors while transferring information by the Built-in Error Correcting Code (ECC).  It also supports the auto-standby, power-off, sleep mode and has a mechanical write protection switch.  The memory card is also RoHS compliant which means Restriction of Hazardous substances that there are no materials used in the manufacture of cards which causes harm to human health.

Performance:
The good thing about this memory card is that no troubles were faced while recording or transferring. Thus the card gives an optimum performance without hanging and is very easy to use. This flash card allows In System Programming (ISP) for updating firmware. Though the recent devices accept SD cards while this card is not compliant with standard SD devices, every card needs an updation. Thus SD cards have to be replaced by SDHC cards.

Warranty Detail:

The package includes a 32GB Transcend Class 10 flash card and a lifetime limited warranty card. This memory card is no doubt durable and can even withstand more than 10000 insertions and removals. However, the manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty for the 32 GB flash memory card.

Overall View:

The Transcend 32GB Class 10 SDHC Flash memory card is a reliable, fast and with a large storage space. The card has not disappointed while capturing, storing or transferring data for any individuals who own this. With respect to price and performance, Transcend is a brand to trust and it never lets down in its quality. For the lots of new SDHC devices out in the market, this flash card is a wise choice to consider and along with the lifetime time warranty, this class 10 SDHC flash card is great to go for it.

Transcend 32GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card – Technical Specification Table

Although new technologies have been developed, many of the current products use flash memory.  Memory card being a storage device functions electronically and it is a very useful tool. The memory cards are very ideal for many portable devices such as laptops, digital camera and music players. Lexar having more than 10 years of experience in the memory product lines in the industry is synonymous with reliability and high – performance. Hence the Lexar Professional 133x SDHC Card is designed for those who demand a memory card of very high – quality.

Outlook:

Lexar Secure Digital Memory Cards are of size similar to that of multimedia cards designed for use in many digital devices including camcorders, Mobile phones and PDA. High performance with relatively large capacity range, this memory card prevents frequent changing of cards in order to get all the shots or pictures at a stretch.

Design features:

The Lexar Professional 133x SDHC Memory Card is a great gift to professional photographers for capturing quality pictures or full – motion videos with the SDHC enabled digital cameras. The card’s high-speed performance provides a minimum speed capability of 20MB per second while it significantly reduces the time required to download the stored information. These cards have erase – prevention switch for keeping all data safe.

Dimension and capacities:

The Lexar Secure Digital SD has a dimension of 6.5 x 5 x 1 inches. This card is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. The solid – state design and small size of the cards perfectly suits many applications. The Lexar Professional 133x SDHC Card 8GB (product code: SD8GB-133-381), 16GB (code: LSD16GCRBNA133) and 32GB (code:  LSD32GCRBNA133) are made sure they are compatible with the digital cameras ranging from the basic to the most advanced ones.

Performance:

The Lexar Professional 133x SDHC Card offers maximum Class 10 speed rating, providing  fast and excellent minimum sustained speed capability of 133x (20MB per second). Thus the cards serve great for fast sequence shooting while reducing the time for changing cards and also minimizes the down time between transferring the images from cameras to computers by improving workflow.

Included software:

Lexar Professional Secure Digital Memory Cards has a free downloadable copy of latest version of Lexar Image Rescue Software. Whether filming child’s birthday party or capturing exclusive pictures on a family vacation, those memories are well protected by this card as the Image Rescue 4 provides recovery of most of the photos and video files even when accidently deleted or when the card is corrupted.

Best quality:

Lexar boasts the performance and quality of their memory cards as high quality as all the cards are tested numerous times in the Lexar Quality laboratories to satisfy all customers. The compatibility, reliability, quality and performance of the cards are checked with more than 800 digital cameras and other devices. Thus, this memory card turns out to be of good quality and also a reliable one.

Warranty detail:

All the Lexar Professional SDHC cards backs up lifetime limited warranty giving further peace of mind to people. Apart from this, it includes the added benefit of technical support line in case of any expert assistance is required.

Conclusion:

Lexar Professional 133x SDHC Card performs flawlessly with very high speed. Digital cameras, laptops and computers face no problems while working with it. Lifetime memories of any event, be it video or picture format remain forever as the erase – prevention switch recovers any accidentally deleted data even when the card gets corrupted. Performance, storage with good write and read speeds are amazing and not to leave out the lifetime warranty carried by this memory card. Thus this is a decent memory card from Lexar and worth a buy.

Lexar Professional 133x SDHC Card – Technical Specification Table

The Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Memory Cards have similar size and shape to that of standard SD cards, however it will work only in SDHC compatible devices.  Like all SD cards, the Fuji SDHC cards have been built with durability and reliability in mind. A bit of testing has showed no reliability and performance related issues. A memory card from the makes of none other than the world’s largest imaging & photographic company is certainly worth a check out. Not to mention that all their SDHC cards are manufactured to high industry standards to make sure the product is reliable and that you have complete peace of mind over your purchase. The following review on the Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Memory card is an account of some of the plus and minuses of it.

Design Features:

The Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Class 4 Memory Card (product code: P10N079830A) is for anyone who is looking into buying an SDHC card with higher amount of memory. Indispensible for any amateur or professional photographer, this memory card can work with most cameras and could capture about 30,000 photos on the lowest quality. On the highest quality, you may get about 1200 photos (as per our testing process). There is also a user selectable mechanical write protect switch located on the exterior card casing.

With solid state and no moving parts, the Fuji memory card is built with a protect switch and protects the accidental deletion of data. This Fuji memory card is non-volatile meaning it can retain its memory even after power is shut off.  Coming to the application part, it is widely made used in Handheld computer, Digital cameras, Media Players, PDA, GPS receivers, Mobile phones and Video game consoles for storing images, music, voice and data files.

Dimension: The petite black colour memory card is built with a dimension of 32mm x 24mm x 1.4mm with a weight of 1.5g. This micro SDHC card is just about the size of quarter of a SD card. This memory card is exclusively built for use with ultra-small mobile phones and several other devices. It requires a supply voltage of 2.7V – 3.3V for operation.

Performance:

Just for the sake of information, the Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Card is a new Flash memory card that is based on the Secure Digital Association (SDA) 2.00 specifications. Performance wise, the Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Class 4 card is kind of superb for use in digital camera, particularly when it requires fast write speeds and pretty large capacity. And also most cameras these days are built with continuous movie and shooting modes with fairly high number of megapixels and the Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Memory Card can live up to your expectations by performing exceedingly well with these devices. Usually designed for movie recording, it is useful to know the minimum sustained write speed of the Fuji SDHC Card instead of the maximum speed which is usually quoted on the other memory cards.

The fact that it is fast and holds a huge number of pictures makes it a best buy, given the price. We tried the memory card out with our SLR camera to find it particularly fast and it does its intended job well. This said we are yet to try the Xtreme III cards though. Easy to plug and play, the Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Card is designed with a high transfer rate for fast copy/download.

Performance Results: Designed to be made use of with any device that is SDHC compatible to store music, photos or movie files, the Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Memory Card as the manufacturer claims has a maximum sustained read speed of 10MB/sec and write speed of 4MB/sec. Based on their testing, the memory card can store up to 2723 images with 5 million pixels that is stored at 1.5MB and 137.3 minutes of movie at a resolution of 25fps 320 x 240. And there again you can store another 1000 music tracks of approx. 4 minute duration and 128kbps mp3 encryption. The data can be retained in the card for about 10 years. The low battery consumption of the Fuji memory card can increase battery life in portable devices.

Accessories:

The Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Class 4 Memory Card comes with an adaptor that allows you to use the card in a number of devices and comes complete with a protective case completely free.

Alternate Capacity & Speed Ratings:

This Fuji Memory card is also available in a number of different storage capacities including 4GB SDHC Class 4 (code: P10N079830A), 4GB SDHC Class 4 – Twinpack (code: P10NM00390A), 8GB SDHC Class 4 (code: P10N079840A), 16GB SDHC Class 4 (code: P10NM00600A) and 32GB SDHC Class 4 (P10NM00250A).

Guarantee Details:

The Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Memory Card is covered under a generous 5 year guarantee offered by the manufacturer.

Verdict:

With a speed rating of Class 4, the Fuji SDHC Card Memory Card has faster storage speed. It does exactly what it says on the box, so you can purchase it with utmost confidence, but do check if the device is compatible with this SDHC card before you go for one.

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Fuji 4GB Micro SDHC Class 4 Memory Card – Technical Data