Memory Stick Pro

23rd March 2003

Sonystyle.com.sg priced the 256Mb @ $300, 512Mb @ $600 and 1GB @ $1200 respectively!!!!

Saw the 256Mb on sale at the Sony store in Suntec today, going for $300 too.

Can't wait for Lexar and Sandisk to release their MS Pro and hope it is cheaper.

my 717 is craving for more memory!!!

Fella · 24th March 2003

Gotta ask AP/MS and CP for their quotes instead. Apparently, these are the cheapest places...

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 24th March 2003

256 for 300 bucks...
i might as well carry 2x128 as it would only cost about 220.

24th March 2003

Just read news that that Lexar is also going to produce the Memory Stick Pro together with Sony and Sandisk.

It's seems that Lexar is going to inculde it's own propertory controller in their MS Pro.

Quote:

"The Memory Stick PRO, when produced by Lexar Media, will integrate the company's proprietary controller technology to achieve advanced speed performance. "

(Source from www.memorystick.com)

Looks like Lexar's MS Pro may have an edge over SONY's and Sandisk's MS Pro.
Hopefully the F717 benefit from this proprietary controller technology.

I will be waiting for Lexar's MS Pro instead of SONY or Sandisk.

24th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt
256 for 300 bucks...
i might as well carry 2x128 as it would only cost about 220.

well for $80, here's why 256 MS Pro will be better than 2x128 MS.

a) The 2x128 will require you to eject the MS, toggle the selector switch to switch to the 2nd bank to use the other 128Mb, the MS Pro does not.

b) The MS Pro is 8 times faster than the orinigal MS, and will be useful when shooting at max quality on a 5MP camera like the F717, resulting in less time saving the image, especially in TIFF.

Dagger · 24th March 2003

You should be able to get a 256 stick from AP at $200+, don't think it is above $250. Look for Anthony and reference Clubsnap/Simon or Simone.

24th March 2003

Maybe can ask if he knows when the lexar MS Pro is coming since he sells Lexar MS too.

tctan · 24th March 2003

Anyone knows is DSC F77 optimised to take advantage of MS Pro increased read/write speed?
thanks,

Wai · 24th March 2003

wah...still so expensive, that's twice of CF price...

Fella · 25th March 2003

Lastest equote from CP :

Sony Memory Stick Pro 512MB @ S$450.00
Sony Memory Stick Pro 256MB @ S$225.00

Date : 25 March 2003 / SN

Price : nett and subject to 4% GST
Availability : ex-stock subject to prior sales, unless otherwise stated.
Terms of Payment : Cash / Net

Validity of Quote : 1 week *
* price subject to change after validity period, without prior notice.

26th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Fella
Lastest equote from CP :

Sony Memory Stick Pro 512MB @ S$450.00
Sony Memory Stick Pro 256MB @ S$225.00

Date : 25 March 2003 / SN

Price : nett and subject to 4% GST
Availability : ex-stock subject to prior sales, unless otherwise stated.
Terms of Payment : Cash / Net

Validity of Quote : 1 week *
* price subject to change after validity period, without prior notice.

That's a whole lot cheaper than SONY, Thanks.

Any one knows the prices in AP?

26th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by tctan
Anyone knows is DSC F77 optimised to take advantage of MS Pro increased read/write speed?
thanks,

Yes, the F77 is capable of supporting the MS Pro.

Currently only 2 SONY Cameras, the F717 and F77 can support the MS Pro natively.

Some other models are able to support after a firmware upgrade.

tctan · 26th March 2003

According to Sony Vaio-helpdesk F77 supports Memory Stick Pro but at normal Memory Stick read/write speed.

Anyone who has Memory Stick Pro cares to post is there any speed improvement?

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 26th March 2003

now considering what CP offer.
i guess its more worthwhile after all to get MS Pro in regard of size & speed.

Howard · 27th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by tctan
According to Sony Vaio-helpdesk F77 supports Memory Stick Pro but at normal Memory Stick read/write speed.

Anyone who has Memory Stick Pro cares to post is there any speed improvement?

Yup.... I would like to know also. Might getting a 256MB MS pro for my Sony 717....

Howard

27th March 2003

Can inquire if the shop allow you to test the difference before buying.

anyway, will still get a 256Mb MS Pro over 2 128Mb MS because don't feel like opening the battery compartment to change MS in the heat of the shooting.
48 Shots at max resolution on the 128Mb is darn too little.

23rd March 2003	#1
newuser Guests Posts: n/a	Memory Stick Pro Sonystyle.com.sg priced the 256Mb @ $300, 512Mb @ $600 and 1GB @ $1200 respectively!!!! Saw the 256Mb on sale at the Sony store in Suntec today, going for $300 too. Can't wait for Lexar and Sandisk to release their MS Pro and hope it is cheaper. my 717 is craving for more memory!!!

24th March 2003	#3
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	256 for 300 bucks... i might as well carry 2x128 as it would only cost about 220. __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

24th March 2003	#9
Wai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Pole with Penguins Posts: 5,122	wah...still so expensive, that's twice of CF price... __________________ We are HDD of PC & FT are MB add to storage; so PC never hangs with enormous storage capacity - LKY

26th March 2003	#14
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	now considering what CP offer. i guess its more worthwhile after all to get MS Pro in regard of size & speed. __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

24th March 2003	#2
Fella Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 704	Gotta ask AP/MS and CP for their quotes instead. Apparently, these are the cheapest places...

24th March 2003	#6
Dagger Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,294	You should be able to get a 256 stick from AP at $200+, don't think it is above $250. Look for Anthony and reference Clubsnap/Simon or Simone.

24th March 2003	#8
tctan New Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5	Anyone knows is DSC F77 optimised to take advantage of MS Pro increased read/write speed? thanks,

25th March 2003	#10
Fella Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 704	Lastest equote from CP : Sony Memory Stick Pro 512MB @ S$450.00 Sony Memory Stick Pro 256MB @ S$225.00 Date : 25 March 2003 / SN Price : nett and subject to 4% GST Availability : ex-stock subject to prior sales, unless otherwise stated. Terms of Payment : Cash / Net Validity of Quote : 1 week * * price subject to change after validity period, without prior notice.

27th March 2003	#16
newuser Guests Posts: n/a	Can inquire if the shop allow you to test the difference before buying. anyway, will still get a 256Mb MS Pro over 2 128Mb MS because don't feel like opening the battery compartment to change MS in the heat of the shooting. 48 Shots at max resolution on the 128Mb is darn too little.