SD Memory Brands for Treo 700w - Treo Forums

treo_user · 01-14-2006, 06:13 PM

Wanting to buy 2Gb SD for the Treo 700w. I read some feedback where the Treo wants to re-format the Transcend 2Gb Secure Digital Card after removing and re-inserting it. Can't understand why this would happen, but if others are experiencing this, then I don't want to.

Seems the leading chip manuf. are adhering to standards - a chip is a chip. Though, I've run into problems myself with Kingston brand not working in some models of HP Servers due to compatability issues, even though it is said to be supported.

Can anyone recommend a good SD mem chip for the Treo 700w? Of course, looking to spend as little as possible, but not at the expense of eratic behaviour or return shipping.

Thanks.

MikeSB · 01-14-2006, 11:50 PM

I'm using a Sandisk Ultra II 2 GB card and have had no problems with it. I paid $179 for it at http://www.samys.com/.

kevinmg · 01-15-2006, 08:49 AM

I'm using a 2gb card by PNY...so far so good....it's about $119 at http://www.tigerdirect.com

treo_user · 01-15-2006, 09:26 AM

Thanks Mike and Kevin.

Kevin, great price - do you know the speed of that chip?

Also, have you removed/re-inserted it without the Treo wanting to do a re-format?

MikeSB · 01-15-2006, 09:43 AM

For what it's worth the SanDisk Ultra II is 60x. If the PNY 2 GB at $119 is even close to the same speed, I'll feel pretty foolish.

I had checked quite a few sites first to try to find the best bargain but I guess I missed TigerDirect this time.

treo_user · 01-15-2006, 09:56 AM

Hey, don't feel foolish - we've all been there. You definately have a quality chip, even though it is pricey. The speed is up there, however I've seen cheaper chips a whole lot slower. Just wasn't sure about that one.

Curious, I've seen speeds of 150 - just not sure how the one for $115-$119 is rated. Anyway, I'm really curious what speeds were talking about in the under $120 range? For some reason(?), that info is usually ommited. Wondering if it's in included in the package/box?

PPCMD · 01-15-2006, 02:58 PM

1GB & 2GB Sandisk cards work just fine. I have also tried the Lexar cards and they are fine as well.

treo_user · 01-15-2006, 03:15 PM

PPCMD - I was looking at the Lexar - great prices, and with a 5 yr warranty! Do you know the speed rating, if that even makes a difference for the new Treo's?

kevinmg · 01-15-2006, 05:07 PM

Here's the card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2&sku=P56-9336

I'm not sure what the speed is, but I'm going to guess it makes little difference on the Treo's

drjdan · 01-15-2006, 05:40 PM

Does the speed of the SD card make any difference sind the processor on Treo is no where near the speed of normal PC?