Hello everyone, I was wondering what kind of SD card I need to buy for my phone. I'm talking to tech support, and the guy I'm talking to didn't even know there were different classes of SD cards. I'm currently on hold right now. I want to upgrade to a 32gb. Does anyone know how a class 10 works in the DX?
I her class 10s have trouble. Class 4 is the safe bet.
Damn that sucks. What about a class 6? Do those work good on the DX? Do I have to get Sandisk, or will another brand work? I had problems with another phone not liking another brand, but I don't remember which brand it was. Thanks!
I'm looking online, and it's hard to find a class 6 32gb. It's much easier to find a class 10 32gb..
Get whatever class you want. Class ratings are sort of a hoax, anyways; some class 6s outperform some class 10s, and some class 4s outperform some class 6s; seriously. You should just buy a 32GB Sandisk, as they make the best flash memory in existence. PNY and (surprisingly) Transcend also make good flash memory. The only thing to make sure of is that it's a MICRO SDHC card. Micro being the key word. A faster class from one of those better brands is nice, but it's more important to get a good brand when it comes to flash memory than a faster class.
Be sure to buy from a reputable seller. I bought a kingston 32GB class 4 from a new amazon dealer last Dec and received a fake class 6 card. Amazon had my back with their A-Z guarantee but it was inconvenient enough for me to make all future memory purchases from well established places such as direct from the manufacturers, newegg, even brick and mortar stores.
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I bought a class 4 patriot 32 card, the think flies and was cheap. Found it at frys
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Definitely make sure to buy one from a reputable seller and some sort of brand you are comfortable with. I have heard horror stories about people buying supposed 32gb class 10 sd cards off ebay and them only being 2gb or craping out after 2 weeks. Not worth the worry or hassle
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Definitely make sure to buy one from a reputable seller and some sort of brand you are comfortable with. I have heard horror stories about people buying supposed 32gb class 10 sd cards off ebay and them only being 2gb or craping out after 2 weeks. Not worth the worry or hassle
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Thanks. I got a Sandisk class 4 32gb card from Amazon for about $70 with 3 day shipping. Got it in the mail yesterday. Works great! I heard class 10 cards don't work well in phones. This class 4 is a lot quicker than the class 2 that came with the phone..
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I'm currently using a class-4 6gb microsd from sandisk, serial number checked at site and its genuine
All 16gb microsd I can find in ebay is class-2, will I feel the difference or its not a big deal?
I've been doing some searching also and all I can find is class 2 on a 16 gb card. Suchas:
http://www.supermediastore.com/sandisk-class-2-16gb-micro-sd-sdhc-transflash-memory-card-only.html
Actually on their Website Scandisk only shows this one 16 gb card at all:
http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Item(2702)-SDSDQ-016G-A11M-SanDisk_microSDHC_16GB_Card.aspx
I've been having this exact same experience. Has the classification scheme changed or something? Why would Sandisk stop selling their fastest cards?
Adata has one- i actually have it. Its a "Turbo" class 6 16 gig micro.
here is an Amazon link.
http://www.amazon.com/DATA-microSDHC-Memory-Adapter-AUSDH16GCL6-RA1/dp/B001VLIVEE
I got mine for around $50, but you have to watch for the sales.
Hope this helps
SS
Thanks for your helpful response! This is exactly what I need.
I still don't understand why Sandisk no longer sells Class 4 and 6 micro SD cards, but I guess it's their loss: I'll be buying this A-Data one.
Thanks again!
strickly_PPC670 said:
Adata has one- i actually have it. Its a "Turbo" class 6 16 gig micro.
here is an Amazon link.
http://www.amazon.com/DATA-microSDHC-Memory-Adapter-AUSDH16GCL6-RA1/dp/B001VLIVEE
I got mine for around $50, but you have to watch for the sales.
Hope this helps
SS
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RE 16gb class 4 cards
Hiya,
Thats very unusual, i am sure Sandisk does a class 4 card.
I've only just recently got my hands on a SanDisk Mobile Ultra(TM) 16GB card, its got a number 4 symbol embossed onto the outer packaging of the chip! Defo not a 2, unless i've been had! lol
Comes with an excellent guarantee.
I hope this is of use. :-D
Easy enough to find on amazon.
Question for some techy------>
For class 6 to work does the host device need to support it to achieve the improved transfer/read/write data rates? Would love a Class 6 SDHC.
gillyx said:
Hiya,
Thats very unusual, i am sure Sandisk does a class 4 card.
I've only just recently got my hands on a SanDisk Mobile Ultra(TM) 16GB card, its got a number 4 symbol embossed onto the outer packaging of the chip! Defo not a 2, unless i've been had! lol
Comes with an excellent guarantee.
I hope this is of use. :-D
Easy enough to find on amazon.
Question for some techy------>
For class 6 to work does the host device need to support it to achieve the improved transfer/read/write data rates? Would love a Class 6 SDHC.
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why dont u buy this instead, 8GB Class 6 for $20 USD u cant beat that plus free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Hi
Where can I buy 32GB microSD in Atlanta GA?
What Class of microSD is recommended for for HD2 running Android? is Class 2 enough?
Thanks
i don't recomend you to buy an MiicrSD 32GB....
Why? the max i see is class 2 ( low data transfers ) and if exist a class 4 or 6 will be expensive... over 200dollars or more... ( i guess )
You be OK with a micro sd HC of 16GB class 4 or class 6 ( i have one of class 6 and works GREAT! )
If you still whant an sd of 32GB please search on ebay, or other smartphone webs.
Excuse my bad english.
PD: The minimum recomended For me about the class, it's class 4, class 2 works like a ****...
i have a class 2 4gb and other 8gb, and works Slooooow.... but my 16gb class 6 works faster!!
A class 4 32GB microSD does indeed exist, but it's ~$160. And I still recommended having class 6, which does not exist in the 32GB size, yet. Just stick with your SD card and keep your money.
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People are saying that we should use a Class 4 SD Card. Same ole BS, HTC puts in a Class 2 and then still ships out Class 2 as replacements. Figure that one out. I know $$$$$. LOL
I don't think you can even run Android with a 32Gb card. I've heard the best card for Android as far as battery consumption and speed, is Kingston 8Gb Class 4.
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I don't think you can even run Android with a 32Gb card. I've heard the best card for Android as far as battery consumption and speed, is Kingston 8Gb Class 4.
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Android will run with a 32GB card but that's the most the OS can address.
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Thanks for the replies.
My current microSD is 16GB Class 2 (Sandisk) and it is running Android with no issue at all on my HD2; so I think that a 32GB of the same Class (2) will not under perform. Since I want to try and compare between several Android builds, I need the space. I am going to be in Atlanta this week, that why I'm looking for a place where I can purchase a leget card. In the past was burnt twice when I purchesased "fake" SD cards via eBay.
Doses any one run Android on HD2 with Class 2 32GB and facing problems due to the card?
If you guys know of a leget place (e.g. Best Buy, etc.) that have the card in the Atlanta area, then please provide the location info.
Thanks again.
Check at a verizon wireless store. Here where I live they were running a promo, if you bought a droid x, you could purchase a 32gb micro at a discounted price.
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wouldn't be easier and cheaper to buy a card online and just ship it overnight?
or, walk into a verizon store and they'll charge you plenty, but for a legit card
Been looking around for micro sd cards in anticipation of the release of the Venue Pro, and found this puppy on MyMemory which seems to be the only class 4 card around for 32GB at the moment (Kingston do one but not found it for sale in the UK).
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Micro-SDHC/MyMemory/MyMemory-32GB-Micro-SD-(SDHC)-Card---Class-4
Anyone any experience of MyMemory, either good or bad? Not sure whether to go for this one, or opt for the Sandisk class 2 card?
I bought a Sandisk class 2 from Amazon and when it arrived it was actually a class 4!
Ah, cool, good to know cheers
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I bought a Sandisk class 2 from Amazon and when it arrived it was actually a class 4!
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I had this happen as well, which seemed really cool at the time. Now I just hope that there is a way to use it with the Venue Pro, otherwise I just got a card that was almost $90 for nothing...
Guess if it comes to that I could sell it with my Nexus One, the dock and a Jawbone icon, hmm...
In all the forums I read they tell how the Sandisk Class 4 is the best microsd for booting roms from SD.
However, I can't find any in Amazon , Newegg or even the Sandisk site!
Can someone tell me where can I find these online?
Just bought their 32G Class 4 Sandisk - not here yet - hoping for continued great performance.
Well, I bought mine in person, but microcenter sells them. The item listing says class 2, but the UPC matches my packaging and it's a class 4.
Garoto1973 said:
In all the forums I read they tell how the Sandisk Class 4 is the best microsd for booting roms from SD.
However, I can't find any in Amazon , Newegg or even the Sandisk site!
Can someone tell me where can I find these online?
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Radioshack.com (and stores) have a sale until May 21 for Sandisk uSD cards atm, $18 for 8GB class 4 and $30 for 16GB class 4. I found mine cheaper in store $25 @ local Radioshack. They are also selling class 2s for the same price to check the model # closely to make sure you're getting the right one, if you are buyin it from Radioshack.
They are all over Ebay for 12 bucks!
I found them in ebay and Amazon sold by a store called "Anything but Stromboli". Apparently despite the weird name they specialize in mobile media. Looks like they have very good feedback so we'll see how it goes.
Sandisk 8gb Clas 4 is $15.
With the exception of a few duds, most class 2 and unclassed Sandisk 8/16GB cards have also been found to perform well. The 16GB I picked up at Radioshack has no class rating.
Taosaur said:
With the exception of a few duds, most class 2 and unclassed Sandisk 8/16GB cards have also been found to perform well. The 16GB I picked up at Radioshack has no class rating.
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I've been running CM7 off a 4GB Class 2 Sandisk. It's been working great.
What is the best brand/type of 32 GB MicroSD card to buy? Should I get "high speed?" Also, can you recommend a good place to buy one?
Thanks!!
tackyjan said:
What is the best brand/type of 32 GB MicroSD card to buy? Should I get "high speed?" Also, can you recommend a good place to buy one?
Thanks!!
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I got a wintec 32GB class 10 today and its really fast.
Bought it on newegg and got it in 1 day and
did a test
no errors.
it writes 15.2 MB/Sec pretty fast.
Its about $75 tho.
$75 + 16gb TF is still cheaper than the 32gb TF, plus you get an extra 16gb of storage!
I read some reviews about the Wintec and other class 10 32gb cards that they don't hold up too long with Android and other smarth phone devices.
Are you looking for the best price or the best product no matter the price ?
It's one of those few things that you don't buy from ebay
Stick to Amazon or something.
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It's one of those few things that you don't buy from ebay
Stick to Amazon or something.
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I was referring to cards on Newegg, not eBay.
If you read the reviews, people say they aren't made for smartphones/tablets and in some cases say that when they contacted the company about their issues that the company also verified they may not work well with smartphones/tablets.
got a 16gb class 10 from play uk...15 quid..
will buy a 32gb when its price comes down a bit
For the money I have always stuck with Sandisk. I have a 32gb in my Evo (got it when Verizon was practically giving them away) and I will likely get one for the TF. Unfortunately they only make a class 2 card that uploads relatively slow but I can deal with that, it reads plenty fast enough to play back HD video.
What is the minimum card speed you would buy? And why?
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I wouldn't get too caught up in the whole speed thing. Different vendors have different rules for how they rate their cards and none of them really seem to be terribly consistent. In real world usage, the class rating doesn't often reflect real world usage speed. I've bought class 10 cards that were slower then class 2's and cheap cards that worked better than more expensive ones. The single best advice is if you can forget about the specs just buy a genuine Sandisk card and life will be good.
Working with the NookColor a lot before the Transformer lots of people wanted to dual boot their NC off the SD card and so we all went out and bought class 10's and we all complained that our devices would not boot or were painfully slow. Meanwhile, the guys with the class 2-4 Sandisks were running without a problem because those cards are just designed really well. So if you just want a bucket of cheap storage pickup anything that's reviewed well on Newegg and you should be fine. If you want the best built card for the money Sandisk is really the only way to go.
Findmike speaketh the truth.
I have had problems with SanDisk over the years. No matter what card you get, your mileage may vary.
Personally, I have had the best luck with Transcend brand and Lexar class 6 microSD 16GB cards in many different devices and scenarios. I have read about more problems from 32GB cards than the 16GB ones. Some of the cases seem to be device and operating specific and other cases seem to memory card failure itself. I am going to try the Lexar brand class 10 32GB microSD and give it a shot. I am a glutton for punishment sometimes. Transcend would be my other choice.
Gary13579 said:
$75 + 16gb TF is still cheaper than the 32gb TF, plus you get an extra 16gb of storage!
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DAMN YOU LOGIC!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!
Had to say it. LOL!!!!
Im using the 32GB Class 4 SanDisk Micro Sd I got from my HTC Thunderbolt on the TF and I gotta say it works Very Cooooo
PNY were releasing 32GB class10 microSD cards for Tablet devices this week for $70 ($56 from newegg)
I'm using a 32GB SanDisk class 2 on my MT4G and a 32GB Transcend class 4 in my Asus Transformer and both cards download/upload pretty fast, the Transcend is a little bit faster.
The testing was done on the same phone and then again on the tablet. I used the Micro SD Card Tester app ($2) for all tests and performed them right after each other.
As other posters have said, my first choice would be the SanDisk and second would be the Transcend...based on pricing and availability of course.
Good luck on your quest...