11-29-2005, 08:00 PM
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Kingston 4GB CompactFlash Card for $222.50 USD
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the technology world advances, and equally fast prices will drop. A little over a year ago I reviewed the Kingston 4GB CF card and was wowed by its performance and sheer storage size. At that time the card was $500 USD, so it was priced for people who really wanted a lot of storage. My how things change! I glanced at our Pricegrabber feed in the upper right corner of the site and saw that this card, only a year later, is now less than half price compared to what it cost a year ago September. I still use this card in my Canon Digital Rebel, and have used it on occasion in my Pocket PC when I've needed big storage. If you're itching for battery-friendly massive storage, this is worth looking at!
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11-29-2005, 08:19 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Sep 2003
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I just got one today from TigerDirect for $230 (They are out of stock at Newegg.com) Works great! I am dumping my ripped CD on to now.
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11-29-2005, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Ridiculous
This to me isn't a very good deal. Sure, it's cheaper than it was, but think about this: The 4GB ipod nano is 250$. This card is 20$ cheaper. Who here seriously thinks the memory inside the nano is too big to fit into a CF card? I mean, I haven't seen em taken apart, but they probably use something similar. I think the memory should be cheaper. 230$ sounds like a ripoff when for 20$ more you get a color screened ipon. Of course... it is hard to jam that ipod into a CF slot.
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11-29-2005, 08:50 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I feel pretty good--I bought one of these around 5 months ago for $200 flat.
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11-29-2005, 09:07 PM
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Re: Ridiculous
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Originally Posted by yada88
This to me isn't a very good deal. Sure, it's cheaper than it was, but think about this: The 4GB ipod nano is 250$. This card is 20$ cheaper.
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The only reason the Nano is that price is because Samsung gave Apple a discount on the Flash memory in the neighbourhood of 40-50%, and now the Korean government is investigating Samsung for illegal business practices.
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11-29-2005, 09:20 PM
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Correct
Completely correct. However, Samsung isn't worried about the investigation, meaning they did it cleanly. Also, Apple's recent deals, with Samsung, Nynix (not sure how to spell that), and Intel will assure they continue to have significantly lower costs. I'm not saying Kingston's ripping anyone off. I'm saying i'd rather spend 20$ more for the same memory capacity in a slighly more glamorous package.
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11-29-2005, 09:21 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 127
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You can get 4GB SD cards online for about $250 bucks as well...
http://tinyurl.com/aghkm
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11-29-2005, 09:22 PM
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Executive Editor
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Re: Correct
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Originally Posted by yada88
I'm saying i'd rather spend 20$ more for the same memory capacity in a slighly more glamorous package.
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Tell me how I can put a Nano in my digital camera, and I'll agree with you. Until then, your argument doesn't make much sense to me. ;-)
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11-29-2005, 09:26 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
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No problem
Mr Dunn, I thought you were smart. It's quite simple. Simply take two flat head screwdriver, sitck theminto the memory card slot on your camera, and pull in opposite directions. Then, have someone slide the Nano in while you're doing this. Be careful not to damage the camera though, as that may void your warranty.
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11-29-2005, 09:36 PM
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Executive Editor
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Re: No problem
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Originally Posted by yada88
It's quite simple. Simply take two flat head screwdriver, sitck them into the memory card slot on your camera, and pull in opposite directions.
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Can you try it with your digital camera first and take some pictures to show me how? I'd really appreciate it.
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