which brand of sd card is good?

clearbluesky · 25th August 2004

hi ppl...i'm planning to get a 128 mb sd card for my digital camera, but there're so many brands out there like kingston, sandisk, toshiba etc. which brand would you recommend? if you know of the price, could you kindly include it as well? thanks!

nickmak · 25th August 2004

Originally Posted by clearbluesky

hi ppl...i'm planning to get a 128 mb sd card for my digital camera, but there're so many brands out there like kingston, sandisk, toshiba etc. which brand would you recommend? if you know of the price, could you kindly include it as well? thanks!

Sandisk is very reputable

Toshiba is also reputable, but my contacts are bad with my PDA

Kingston is also a memory manufacturer, and also good

Whichever is cheaper, just go for it. Don't pick the no-brand type!

clearbluesky · 25th August 2004

just found another 3 more brands - hagiwara, panasonic and lexar. could anyone give some comments about them? thanks!

GENO · 25th August 2004

i was told not to get Kingston, they say its not every good...

Xaler · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by GENO

i was told not to get Kingston, they say its not every good...

That's what I heard from a sales person too, said that Kingston SDs are one of the cheaper ones but not as reliable. All my SD cards are Panasonic and Sandisks, no problems at all.

Convergent Systems · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by Xaler

That's what I heard from a sales person too, said that Kingston SDs are one of the cheaper ones but not as reliable. All my SD cards are Panasonic and Sandisks, no problems at all.

Hi Xaler, May I know which company sales person told you that?

Kingston SD cards are either from Toshiba or Panasonic and they put their label over it. So by saying that Kingston SD cards are not reliable will also mean that Toshiba/Panasonic SD cards are not reliable. Year to date, we only receive 2 returns from user for RMA and I think this is a very respectable number.

Xaler · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by Convergent Systems

Hi Xaler, May I know which company sales person told you that?

Kingston SD cards are either from Toshiba or Panasonic and they put their label over it. So by saying that Kingston SD cards are not reliable will also mean that Toshiba/Panasonic SD cards are not reliable. Year to date, we only receive 2 returns from user for RMA and I think this is a very respectable number.

It's one of the shops at Lucky Plaza, can't recall which one exactly. I never took their words at face value... I was a little suprised as Kingston PC memory is well-known.

Anyways, I usually stick to Sandisk... no particular reason

Convergent Systems · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by Xaler

It's one of the shops at Lucky Plaza, can't recall which one exactly. I never took their words at face value... I was a little suprised as Kingston PC memory is well-known.

Anyways, I usually stick to Sandisk... no particular reason

Then I don't think that shop who told you that is giving you the right info.

Ahhh so you are a dieheart Sandisk supporter huh!! Do consider Kingston/Lexar Media product. They are as good and as reliable as Sandisk and we at Convergent Systems will give you any kind of support required by you.

joanlee · 26th August 2004

How comes I dont see Toshiba sold much liao ?

betterfeel · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by clearbluesky

hi ppl...i'm planning to get a 128 mb sd card for my digital camera, but there're so many brands out there like kingston, sandisk, toshiba etc. which brand would you recommend? if you know of the price, could you kindly include it as well? thanks!

dont buy made in taiwan sd card, very louzy

ANEWUSER · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by GENO

i was told not to get Kingston, they say its not every good...

I am using a 512 mb Kingston SD c, it gives me some prob.

Convergent Systems · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by ANEWUSER

I am using a 512 mb Kingston SD c, it gives me some prob.

What kind of problem are you facing with your SD512Mb? Please bring it back to us at SimLim SQ #06-12 Convergent Systems and we will replace you with a brand new ones.

Simon · 26th August 2004

Originally Posted by betterfeel

dont buy made in taiwan sd card, very louzy

Don't buy SD card make in Taiwan?

Maybe you can advise buy SD card make in where?

Please do not Mislead forums members by giving inaccurate information.

Simon · 26th August 2004

You want Cheap and Good?

Get this at EastGear Promotions @ COMEX 2004 Booth: 8535

Team (Panasonic Chipset) 1GB High Speed 10MB/s SD @ $255

5 years warranty by Convergent Systems.

coldman · 30th August 2004

Originally Posted by ANEWUSER

I am using a 512 mb Kingston SD c, it gives me some prob.

my 2 pcs of 256mb kinston sd card also got problem.

give 'write error' while i'm taking the fashion shows in raffles city last sunday.
maybe it can't work in the high temp the camera produce.

kinston write speed also slower than panasonic.

switch to lexar, wow, super fast....

hangoveragain · 30th August 2004

It's ok !

afbug · 30th August 2004

Originally Posted by clearbluesky

hi ppl...i'm planning to get a 128 mb sd card for my digital camera, but there're so many brands out there like kingston, sandisk, toshiba etc. which brand would you recommend? if you know of the price, could you kindly include it as well? thanks!

I've a toshiba 128 and kingston 128 SD. Both are working fine. The toshiba is a tad faster IMHO. I used to like sandisk and still like sandisk but i think lexar is giving them a run for their $$$. Just bought a lexar MS during comex. So far so good.

My SD/MS brands preference:
1. Panasonic/Sony
2. Lexar
3. Sandisk (Kenna relegated by Lexar

)

Tip: Do a search on the internet "Sandisk Vs Lexar" and you'll find interesting results.

Redstar202 · 30th August 2004

Hi,
Has been using Hagiwara SD cards for my Palm(One 128Mb and one 256Mb). They are actually Toshiba ones rebranded as Hagiwara and so far they have been working well!

The Panasonic ones seems to be the best around. They are also the most expensive. Following that seems to be Lexar and then Toshiba. Sandisk sounds reliable but i have read comments from users complaining that it is slow.

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clearbluesky New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11	which brand of sd card is good? hi ppl...i'm planning to get a 128 mb sd card for my digital camera, but there're so many brands out there like kingston, sandisk, toshiba etc. which brand would you recommend? if you know of the price, could you kindly include it as well? thanks!

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Simon ClubSNAP Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ClubSNAP Town Posts: 1,788	You want Cheap and Good? Get this at EastGear Promotions @ COMEX 2004 Booth: 8535 Team (Panasonic Chipset) 1GB High Speed 10MB/s SD @ $255 5 years warranty by Convergent Systems.

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Redstar202 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North-West Singapore Posts: 173	Hi, Has been using Hagiwara SD cards for my Palm(One 128Mb and one 256Mb). They are actually Toshiba ones rebranded as Hagiwara and so far they have been working well! The Panasonic ones seems to be the best around. They are also the most expensive. Following that seems to be Lexar and then Toshiba. Sandisk sounds reliable but i have read comments from users complaining that it is slow.