Kingston 1GB MicroSD Card Review
SDC/1GB - 1GB MicroSD Flash Memory card with 2 adaptors from Kingston
As we know, now a days the mobile phone devices get smaller and sleeker and people also are looking towards smartphones that can do everything that you ever need to as a single device. This kind of an era has left us searching for memory cards of some good capacity and performance and at the same time tiny too. In order to fulfill this need, came the MicroSD cards into play. Here, we review Kingston’s 1GB MicroSD card.
Capacities and the dual adaptors:
Kingston has MicroSD cards of capacity 256MB, 512MB,1GB and 2GB. The 1GB MicroSD Card (Model No: SDC1GB) that we are to discuss comes with dual adaptor bundle in order to maximise the compatibility and the interoperability of the MicroSD flash memory cards with a wide range of device platforms. The availability of micro to standard SD and micro to mini SD adaptors gives you a lot of flexibility on which device the card can be used in and also transferring the data. This kit makes sure that you need not buy three kinds of memory cards for different purposes.
Having 1GB capacity, this card can store 904 3MP images, 190 MP3 songs, 102 audio books and 68 minutes of video.
Tiny card:
This Kingston 1GB MicroSD Flash Memory Card is very tiny, having its dimensions as, 11mm x 15mm x 1mm (H X W D)mm and weighs just 2 grams. It does not have any graphics over it. Just a plain black card with Kingston’s logo and the type of the card printed over it.
Versatile:
This Kingston 1gb microSD Phone memory card can be said as a versatile card as, when the device is being combined with an adaptor, it can be used as a full size SD card with write protection switch or even as a miniSD card to transfer data.
Designed specially for mobile phones:
As we mentioned earlier, the Kingston 1GB MicroSD flash memory card is designed especially for the mobile phones. With this card, the contents of your mobile are no longer confined to itself. Having a capacity of 1GB, it enhances the storage facilities of the feature rich mobile phones and store more of the images, videos, music and much more. Being a removable memory card, it makes your mobile and memory card experience hassle free. Its ultra-small size consumes very little power from your handset, to give you longer battery life on your phone.
Performance:
Coming to the performance, when compared to the industry lead, Sandisk, the read speed of Kingston is 20% faster. But in the case of the write speed, Kingston 1GB MicroSD was a little slower, but not drastically slow.
Standard and operability:
The Kingston 1GB MicroSD Card complies with SD Card Association version 1.10 specification standard. The operating temperature of this durable card is, -25 degree C to 85 degree C and the storage temperature being -40 degree C to 85 degree C. These values make sure that you need not worry about the harsh weather conditions, and still your memory card will continue to fulfill your mobile’s storage needs.
Warranty and support:
Kingston offers its 1GB MicroSD Card lifetime warranty. The warranty does not cover the misuse of the product. Kingston has 24 x 7 technical support for its products and so, in case of any issues, you can always call them. It is always better that you call them and confirm that this card is compatible with the mobile that you get as there are some exceptions like that of LG 8300 mobile, to which the card is not compatible.
Package:
The package is a tiny plastic carry case which includes the Kingston 1GB microSD card, two adaptors, one micro to standard SD and one micro to mini SD.
Verdict:
For people having feature rich mobile phones, they would definitely aspire for some extra memory so that they could enjoy the capabilities of the phone completely. Since the memory card and the case comes well protected and utilises very small amount of space, this microSD card will not consume much space in any of the device that use it in. Being ultra portable, durable and reliable with a good performance rate, we certainly recommend Kingston 1GB Micro-SD Flash Memory Card.
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Kingston 1GB Micro SD Card - Technical Specification Details
| Manufacturer | Kingston |
| Model Name | Kingston 1GB MicroSD Card |
| Model number | SDC/1GB |
| Memory card type | MicroSD Card |
| Dimensions (H X W X D) | 11mm x 15mm x 1mm |
| Weight | 1.4g |
| Ultra portable | Yes |
| Capacity | 1GB |
| Storage capability | 904 3MP images, 190 MP3 songs, 102 audio books and 68 minutes of video |
| Other capacities available | 256MB, 512MB and 2GB |
| Host transfer rate | 8.8 MB/sec |
| Applications of use | Mobile phones |
| Operation temperature | -25 to 85 degrees C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to 85 degrees C |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty |
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