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Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by e_andree, Dec 16, 2006.

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    SD Memory Cards

    So why are some SD Cards cheaper than others?

    TigerDirect: 2 GBS, range from 40-120bucks.
    e_andree, Dec 16, 2006
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    They were the standard for a while and a lot of devices used them, but now microSD beginning to become a big standard, so prices on SD cards are dropping.
    Ninety Four, Dec 16, 2006
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    Yup. Also I think there is something with like read and write time. Look into that. Not sure if its the same across all of them.
    Mayur, Dec 16, 2006
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    I've seen the prices drop dramatically. I bought the XD card for my fuji at the begining of this year and i paid 90.00 for the 1GB card. My parents went to buy my sis a new digital camera and the price on the same card was 40.00!!!!!
    DaCubanSkillz, Dec 16, 2006
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    i'm guessing its the write speed for each card.
    Vibe, Dec 16, 2006
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    I think it has to do with Black Friday. ALOT of places had them on sale for $20-40. I picked up a 2gb card from Staples for $40 I beleive. Since that sale, they bumped the prices back up much.
    SkyAce2004, Dec 17, 2006
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    True true. I got mine from Circuit City. $3 for a 1gb card and it was limit 6. hehe
    Mayur, Dec 17, 2006
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    Im not asking why they are cheaper now than they were a year ago. Wondering why some are so much cheaper than other brands.
    e_andree, Dec 17, 2006
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    Yeah like I said, I THINK its the write speed or having the the write-locking switch.
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    Hmm. I dont think the write speed ill really affect me much, so Ill try one of the cheaper ones and see how it does
    e_andree, Dec 17, 2006
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