2 GB cards?

[saltysteve]

qtek 8310

This phone definately needs a card. I saw one on ebay that was a 2 GB card for about $160 after shipping. does it matter what brand the card is?
the card was a...
TOPRAM 120X 2GB
Mini SD Secure Digital
Memory Card anyone have any thoughts?

[saltysteve]

found something better and less $
here (http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=201857946&SearchEngine=PriceGrabber&SearchTerm=201857946&Type=PE&Category=Comp&Gad=0&dcaid=15890)

So if there is a card out there better this I'd like to know about it

[Mike Temporale]

found something better and less $
here (http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=201857946&SearchEngine=PriceGrabber&SearchTerm=201857946&Type=PE&Category=Comp&Gad=0&dcaid=15890)

So if there is a card out there better this I'd like to know about it

This isn't a MiniSD card. You'll need a miniSD. I haven't really seen any 2GB miniSD cards - but then again, I haven't been looking. :wink:

[saltysteve]

Damn your right!! I thought it was. Still theres that one on ebay by Topram but i wasnt sure about it. What do you that
http://cgi.ebay.com/2gb-minisd-mini-SD-i-mate-KJAM-SMT-5600-Qtek-8310-1gb_W0QQitemZ5849334440QQcategoryZ118260QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Sven Johannsen]

Damn your right!! I thought it was. Still theres that one on ebay by Topram but i wasnt sure about it. What do you that
http://cgi.ebay.com/2gb-minisd-mini-SD-i-mate-KJAM-SMT-5600-Qtek-8310-1gb_W0QQitemZ5849334440QQcategoryZ118260QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

At $22 shipping, I think I'd pass on that vendor.

[saltysteve]

ok so if any has a new qtek 8310 or imate sp5 you know you can really use to much of this phone without having a mini sd card. So what did you guys get?

[cease0828]

ok so if any has a new qtek 8310 or imate sp5 you know you can really use to much of this phone without having a mini sd card. So what did you guys get?
Got my 1G from Buy.com for $74

[Ken]

I purchased one of the Topram 2GB miniSD cards from Ebay as described below. The shipping cost seemed high to me as well, but the total cost seems very reasonable. I don't even know where else to purchase a miniSD card of that size today - other than here:
http://www.computer-memory-store.com/lexar-2gb-mini-secure-digital.html

The only complaint I have is that some high-bitrate video (>400kbps) is choppy. I don't know if this is a problem with the processor, the app (WMP, TCPMP), or the card. Lower bitrate videos (~300kbps), music and installed apps perform well. I can't fit any of the higher bitrate clips into the phone memory.

I am very pleased with the product and the purchase. (I have no relationship to the folks at Topram.com) So far, 2GB means never seeing a storage full message. <vbg>

[NoNafs]

I bought one too, for my smt5600, works fine, i got mine with the card reader he was offering.

[saltysteve]

got the topram 2gb card and works very well so far no problems. thanx

[MMCMicro]

I saw this from eBay .. I guess it should work, since other eBay buyers
confirmed.

2GB miniSD compatibility list

http://www.topram.com/feedbacks.htm

[Sven Johannsen]

Must admit i got the Topram card too. Works fine in my K-Jam. I scoured the net and found that this seemed the best price even with the agravating shipping. Most places with decent shipping wnated more for the card so in the end the total was cheaper even with the 20 some bucks shipping.

[armwood]

qtek 8310

This phone definately needs a card. I saw one on ebay that was a 2 GB card for about $160 after shipping. does it matter what brand the card is?
the card was a...
TOPRAM 120X 2GB
Mini SD Secure Digital
Memory Card anyone have any thoughts?

I have used this card for about two months in my MPX220. It works fine.

[LHBALESJR]

I'm very tempted to go with an ATP 1 GB mini SD because of it's high speed and sturdy construction. Its rated at 150X according to the ATP website. You can get the ATP for around $70 to $75 shipped. I also found this A-Data 2 GB mini SD from newegg for $91 plus shipping. Its not as fast as the ATP but it has twice the capacity. From my time at Aximsite.com, I remember that ATP cards had some of the best read/write times of any SD card out there. I was almost set on buying the 1GB ATP until I found this. Has anyone tried either the A-Data or ATP cards with the 2125?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820211030

[stumpy]

Here is a 2GB miniSD for 79.99 But I am not sure of the the speed and didn't we have some issues with SanDisk?

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4755019?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

[Cobrra]

Here is a 2GB miniSD for 79.99 But I am not sure of the the speed and didn't we have some issues with SanDisk?

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4755019?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Well, I am using the Sandisk 2 gig card in my 2125, and it works fine so far. I was interested in the ATP one, but they don't make a 2 gig yet.

[racerx]

Cobrra, Good luck with the Sandisk. I have had nothing but trouble with a variety of Sandisk products and will never buy one again. I've had total card failures with CF cards, SD cards and most recently a Sandisk Cruizer, which fortunately, they replaced for me, as it was only 3 months old! I will pay a premium just NOT to own anymore Sandisk products!

[Cobrra]

Cobrra, Good luck with the Sandisk. I have had nothing but trouble with a variety of Sandisk products and will never buy one again. I've had total card failures with CF cards, SD cards and most recently a Sandisk Cruizer, which fortunately, they replaced for me, as it was only 3 months old! I will pay a premium just NOT to own anymore Sandisk products!

hmm... odd, I have had all of those too, and none of them have failed. Maybe you shouldn't launder them. :)

[Jerry Raia]

Cobrra, Good luck with the Sandisk. I have had nothing but trouble with a variety of Sandisk products and will never buy one again. I've had total card failures with CF cards, SD cards and most recently a Sandisk Cruizer, which fortunately, they replaced for me, as it was only 3 months old! I will pay a premium just NOT to own anymore Sandisk products!

I have a few favorite SanDisk failure stories of my own. Even when they replaced one it took them three months! They said due to high demand of their cards. I loved that one. I even enjoyed it more when I replied to that saying "oh yeah? then how come I see so many of your cards hanging from hooks in the stores?" Their customer service is the only thing worse than their cards.

[LHBALESJR]

I'm very tempted to go with an ATP 1 GB mini SD because of it's high speed and sturdy construction. Its rated at 150X according to the ATP website. You can get the ATP for around $70 to $75 shipped. I also found this A-Data 2 GB mini SD from newegg for $91 plus shipping. Its not as fast as the ATP but it has twice the capacity. From my time at Aximsite.com, I remember that ATP cards had some of the best read/write times of any SD card out there. I was almost set on buying the 1GB ATP until I found this. Has anyone tried either the A-Data or ATP cards with the 2125?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820211030

I couldn't find anyone who had tried either of these cards in the 2125 but was more afraid of the A-Data card due to some posts I had read. I finally ordered the ATP 1GB card last week. It came today and seems to work fine. This card is supposed to be 150X and does seem fast in my card reader. It also seems to work fine in the phone. I got it from MWAVE.com for about $53.00 plus shipping. I know I will probably need a larger card at some point, but I didn't want to take a chance on the A-Data.

One thing that was really odd. The price range for this ATP card was as low as $52 to as high as $169. The best Ebay price I could find was still almost $18 higher than what I paid from MWave and that was with 2-day FedEx shipping.

[ditch_azeroth]

i chanced on a site once, outpost.com, and they had a promo or something where they were selling a 2GB SD for around $50... not a bad deal ^_^

[fightdoc]

got it from ebay less than $100 including shipping. check there.

[byrnefm]

The only complaint I have is that some high-bitrate video (>400kbps) is choppy. I don't know if this is a problem with the processor, the app (WMP, TCPMP), or the card. Lower bitrate videos (~300kbps), music and installed apps perform well. I can't fit any of the higher bitrate clips into the phone memory.<vbg>

I think it has to do with the processor - after all, it's only at 195MHz. Many PDAs (to contrast) start at 400MHz. Having said that, I've never seen a speed rating given for any MiniSD cards yet!

[ditch_azeroth]

<insert sighing emoticon here>

i wish i was in the US or canada when i find cheapo 2GB mini SD cards like these:

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4755019?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

^_^

[Mike Temporale]

I would jump on a new card in a second - if they made made an adapter for MicroSD cards to work in miniSD slots. Unfortunately, they only seem to have Micro to SD adapters. :( There's a good chance that my next phone will be MicroSD so I don't see the point of investing in any more miniSD cards. :?

[ditch_azeroth]

hmmm... microsd mike? are you getting what i think youre getting? ^_^

[Mike Temporale]

hmmm... microsd mike? are you getting what i think youre getting? ^_^

Actually, I haven't decided. But with the correct convertor, it doesn't matter. ;)

[tmosda]

Lexar 2GB miniSD cards are available for $70 on eBay. I bought one and have used 1.2 GB so far. Its great and no issues (FC) so far.

[onlydarksets]

Buy.com has Kingston 2GB miniSD for $40 (shipped, AR):
http://www.buy.com/prod/Kingston_2GB_miniSD_Secure_Digital_Card_SD/q/loc/101/202845139.html

[YPcma]

ebay is always a gamble, but I scored big. Shipping was 28 bucks but I got the card for 6 bucks. good deal.

[onlydarksets]

Buy.com has Kingston 2GB miniSD for $40 (shipped, AR):
http://www.buy.com/prod/Kingston_2GB_miniSD_Secure_Digital_Card_SD/q/loc/101/202845139.html
It's now $47 - still a good deal!

[Hw6945]

Or 2 1-gb miniSD for $36 (amr). One for Music and Movies and one for programs(easier to back up.) :D
Ron...

[onlydarksets]

True, but there are 2 problems. First, keeping track of the "other" card - these things are tiny! Second, and more important, swapping cards on the 5600 and 2125 is a pain! You have to remove the case AND the battery to access the card slot. Even the Q isn't that great (at least, mine isn't), because the slot cover is wedged in there and hard to get out.

[Hw6945]

onlydarksets - very good points all.
The only other point is that most minis (at least the Kingston ones do) come with a SD size sleeve for using your existing card readers, etc. They also fit in the cases I have that have 2 premade SD slots in the case cover that hold the extra SD cards pretty well.
For my situation, the HP hardware (Hx4700 and Hw6945) have easy access to the card slots. Now if I can just change a mini card and get it in the that darn SD holder before I drop it down in the car seat :lol:
Ron...

[Mike Temporale]

hw6945 - are you saying you need an adapter? check out this one http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11949 8)

[Hw6945]

The Kingston mini cards come with an SD adapter. The micro isn't addressed.
The mini will fit into the Hw6945 single slot. The additional SD slot that was on the Hw6515 was removed to make room for the Wi-fi chip(?).
I need the mini to SD adapter for any card readers I have (builtin on my Desktop, and usb external at work/travel) to read/write the mini card anywhere.
I think when the minis first came out the adapter was an extra cost item. Now not so much.
Ron...