SD cards

sads25 · 03-05-03, 06:21 PM

I have had a few pda's now and have never had to use the compact flash spot for anything other than hardware (modem mostly). I have seen a number of posts referring to problems with SD cards. As I have never used them (and I don't think I have ever been close to filling my memory), I am not sure what one would use them for.

Suggestions?

03-05-03, 07:25 PM

I've heard that a 128MB Sandisk causes some people trouble, so keep that in mind. Personally, I pick the cheapest one and hope for the best!

kark_1999 · 03-05-03, 07:58 PM

First of all, stay away from Sandisk products. They caused me some major headaches (and about 90% of Axim users). Second, consider getting at least 256Mb SD (non-Sandisk, of course). This will leave your CF open for a WiFi or modem. I filled my 256MB SD very fast. I have installed many programs on it, have many offline webpages (Avantgo) syncing to it, MP3s, Simpsons episodes, etc. I would love to get an extra card if I can find one cheap.

frsolem · 03-06-03, 09:53 AM

Witch manufaturers of SD cards would you recommend?
Does anyone know where to get the best deal?

Fredo

kark_1999 · 03-06-03, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by frsolem
Witch manufaturers of SD cards would you recommend?
Does anyone know where to get the best deal?

Fredo

Check out the threads on this topic. I can definitely recommend the Lexar 256MB SD card. I've had no problems at all with it.

As for deals, buy online. Check a bunch of places, like Amazon.com, Buy.com, etc.

sads25 · 03-07-03, 12:12 AM

Thank you for the feedback. However, what I am not sure of is when I would put things on the SD card as oppossed to just putting them on the Axim (which is what I have been doing for the Axim and the other PDA's which I owned). Thoughts?

cmak007 · 03-07-03, 12:27 AM

sads...theres only a little space on the axim so if you wanna put in alotta stuff..you might want to get an SD of CF card....and btw I have a 256 MB sandisk SD card and have had no porblems with it......I previously had a 128 Simpletech SD card...I liked that too :) ( use that in my sandisk cruzer now) :)

NMkiD · 03-07-03, 02:13 AM

You need to keep the axim program free to run (intense) programs, and have then run good. The more stuff on built-in memory the slower apps will run, thats why most ppl buy a SD or CF card and throw all their apps on there and just leave them in the slot, so they can free up axim memory.

chucka · 03-07-03, 02:45 AM

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Originally posted by kark_1999
First of all, stay away from Sandisk products. They caused me some major headaches (and about 90% of Axim users).

Where did you get that figure from? I've had three sandisk sd cards and have never had a problem. you having problems with sandisk doesnt mean 90% of axim users are too. think before you speak for everyone else.

kark_1999 · 03-07-03, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by chucka
Where did you get that figure from? I've had three sandisk sd cards and have never had a problem. you having problems with sandisk doesnt mean 90% of axim users are too. think before you speak for everyone else.

Ouch. I didn't mean to offend anyone here. And, clearly I didn't take a scientific survey to get my 90% figure. Do a search on Sandisk here on this site. You'll probably see something really interesting - a huge amount of users saying that their Sandisk cards don't work with their Axim. Yes, I had the same experience. If I had done a search on Sandisk on this site prior to ordering one, I wouldn't have done so.

NOTE: Dell is also well aware of this problem. When I called Dell's customer support to return my Sandisk SD card, they acknowledged that it is a common problem.

Anyway, 90%, 50%, or 20% - I wouldn't take another chance on Sandisk.

Glad your Sandisk is working out for you, Chucka.

violin1847 · 03-08-03, 07:46 PM

I have had a sandisk 256 card and have had no problems with it . ecost.com, buy.com seem to have some great buys right now, I also got a 6\1 reader, with a 4 port hub ( and the 256 card for @100.00) also FREE shipping and I got it in about 5 days!:p

Jim Mcc · 03-08-03, 11:20 PM

Waiting for my Axim to show up sometime next week and I can,t wait to say good bye to my Palm III and say Hi to Dell. I have been reading about the SD problems and thanks to this great site I decided to hold off buying one from Costco. My question is does anyone have experiences with Kingston cards?.And also I am waiting for my new IBM Think Pad T30 to arrive and I am new to the flash card idea so what do I need to use my flash card in my laptop to transfer MP3 songs etc.....Thanks

sdhenderson · 03-09-03, 09:05 AM

Hey, because of all of the talk about problems with Sandisk SD cards, I started a poll for owners of the cards. It isn't scientific either, but perhaps a little better than just reading posts from folks who have had problems. The results aren't a ringing endorsement for Sandisk, but better than you would think from reading posts from those who have had problems.

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...&threadid=4555