So what is the conclusion on GOOD SD cards?

08-31-03, 11:31 PM

Hi-

I first made the mistake of buying a type of Sandisk SD card (though the brand was different I found out it was the same company) and after weeks of phone calls trying to return the thing I was able to. Now I want to buy another SD card and I want to know what brand to get. From what I read Simpletech and Lexar are the best I think. Is that true? Has anyone had any problems with these and their axims? Thanks! I just don't want to get into a situation of having a bad card again.

littlekevbo · 09-01-03, 12:19 AM

I am one, of the few here, that has had no troubles with Sandisk cards......

I hear that every brand can have trouble, but I have yet to encounter any.

sdhenderson · 09-01-03, 12:35 AM

I haven't heard of a Simple Tech or Panasonic SD cards going bad, for the "ultimate" guide for SD card info go to...

http://freespace.virgin.net/jon.crawford/index.htm

P.S. - All Sandisk SD cards except the "N" series will fail eventually, so if you have one, back up often. (.... I don't care how long you have had it, it may take 3, 6, 12, months but it will fail...)

Buick · 09-01-03, 12:40 AM

I purchased a PNY 256 SD card after having problems with my Sandisk 256 SD. Had it about a month. No problems so far.

littlekevbo · 09-01-03, 12:48 AM

I will await the failure then.

since it is a certainty

gorby · 09-01-03, 01:29 AM

Had a Sandisk 256 SD card since day one in my axim and switched it around many times between mine and my wife's axims. Never had a single problem - it has been about 5 - 6 months I think. But I did hear that a lot of people had problems with Sandisk cards.

ebelen1 · 09-01-03, 01:48 AM

Have used Sandisk SD and CF cards for over a year and have had no problems. I don't know what the deal is with bad SD cards from Sandisk???

Osiris · 09-01-03, 07:03 AM

Had multiple SanDisk cards fail. I'm now using Lexar and Kensington and have had ZERO problems with either of them.

slza805 · 09-01-03, 10:02 AM

Anyone have opinions on the Crucial cards? For business and home pc usage Crucial has always been great. Now what about for PDA/PPC's?

paulbarton · 09-01-03, 01:05 PM

I have been using Sandisk and Lexar 256 SD cards for the past 4 months without any problems.

Granted · 09-01-03, 01:32 PM

Based on all the reviews, I finally got a Simple Tech.

After three days, it works great !!!!!

Kidding. Seriously no one complained abou the Simple Tech or the Panasonic.