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Transcend TS4GSD150 4GB 150X Secure Digital Card | 
 enlarge | Brand: Transcend
Category: CE
List Price: $61.99
Buy New: $33.75
You Save: $28.24 (46%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Connectivity: Secure Digital card
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 3.3 x 0.5
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: TS4GSD150
Model: TS4GSD150
UPC: 760557799276
EAN: 0760557799276
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
4GB capacity * 150X write speed (22.5MB per second) * write protection switch *
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 So far, so good February 11, 2007
44 out of 46 found this review helpful
******UPDATE******
Well a little more than 2 months after I got the card, it happened. Went to go listen to my music and nothing would play. Tried formatting a bunch of times, but any files I put on the card get corrupted. I really dont understand what would cause a card to suddenly stop working, but it has. Anyway, I probably wont even bother contacting the store in which I got it or Transcend. But if for some reason I actually get a replacement or get this card to start working again, I'll put up another update. And as everybody should know, Amazon does not allow you to modify the star-rating, but obviously I would bump this down if I could.
(What follows is the orginal review I wrote on 2/11/07)
I had been watching this card since October '06 when it was $90. At the time there were only a handful of reviews and all bad. I bought the card in january when it went down to $55 (from Themstore), and so far it has been working flawlessly. The three main concerns people had about the card (which caused me to hesitate) were compatability, stability, and speed.
COMPATIBILITY- This card works in all three of my devices that I use it with: My Dell Inspiron 6000 with a built-in SD card reader, my Dell Axim x50, and my Canon PowerShot SD 450. It worked well with all three devices immediately. They all correctly read its size, and were able to read/write to it with no problems. I then formatted the card in my comp, and the final free storage space is about 3.83 GB.
STABILITY - I have been using the card for a couple of weeks with absolutely no problem, but I will definitely update the review if that changes at anytime. But for now, everything is perfect. I only mention this because at the time of the purchase, the top review was a one star stating that the card was unreliable.
SPEED - taking pictures on my camera is fast and easy. I also own a 1GB Lexar Media SD card and a 1GB SanDisk SD Card. The Lexar and Transcend cards seemed to work a little faster in the camera (noticeable when recording movies). My main purpose for the Transcend 4GB Card is for my Dell Axim for Music, Movies, and general data storage. I am able to acess everything instantaneously.
I also conducted a couple of file transfer tests for anyone that is interested. This was after I transferred 1.8 GB to the card from my computer (once again, using its built-in card reader), and it took about 15 minutes. I had other programs running at the time, but I was still curious. First I downloaded a 400MB file to each one of the three cards, and then uploaded the file back to my computer from each. Writing information to a card will always be slower than reading information off of it. Downloading = Writing. Uploading = Reading.
Lexar: Download - 2:24 Upload - :55
SaDisk: Download - 2:36 Upload - 1:01
Transcend: Download - 3:03 Upload - 1:16
As you can see the Transcend Card was a little slower. However, after these tests, I was able to download a 311MB AVI file onto the Transcend Card in only 1:44, so it does vary. It is also worth noting that the Transcend uses the FAT32 file sharing system while the other two cards are FAT. FAT32 is used in storage devices that are over 1 GB and up to 30GB. I am not sure if there is any speed difference between the two systems, but wanted to point this out.
CONCLUSION - the Transcend showed to be a little slower when transfering large files. This is not a factor if you are only moving a couple of mb's which only take a few seconds, but its a noticeable difference when moving a GB or two. However, the fact that this card holds 4GB and is fast for everyday use is all I care about. Overall, I am very happy with the Transcend 4GB SD Card. And unless this review has been updated, feel free to assume that I still am.
 Very unreliable product October 4, 2006
37 out of 45 found this review helpful
I've had one of these for three months. It regularly would lose files and at times became totally corrupted. Transcend support will not replace the obviously defective card so I tossed it aside.
I am now using a PQI 4gb card that has none of the unreliability the Transcend card did.
 Does NOT Adhere to the SDHC standard November 24, 2006
12 out of 17 found this review helpful
While the card works on some (if not most) devices I have seen reviews of, I must say that it does NOT work on the Panasonic Lumix FX50 or the FX01 (the ones I have tried). So I would use caution with this card if you can't find a review that specifically states this card works with your device. I've bought a Panasonic card that specifically states on the card that it is SDHC compliant (and it works). At the time of writing the Panasonic card is $60 more expensive that this one, but it works.
The card does not adhere to the SDHC standard and therefore might not work in some devices (such as my Panasonic :S Anyone wanna buy an 4GB SD card btw?)
Unreliable SD Card October 8, 2006
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have to agree with the previous negative reviewer. I've had the card for about 2 months. At first I was thrilled with the capacity, but one day it just stopped working. Now it will not work with any of my devices or my computer. Tech support admitted that the card is only supported by about 10-20% of the items currently on the market that use SD cards, and that it can operate inconsistently or fail when used in electronics that do not support this new technology. I wish they had disclosed that upfront, since upwards of 80% of the electronics currently on the market are apparently incompatible. The company said they would replace the card, but that I might have the same problem again. I think that this is a great idea (4GB) whose time has not quite arrived.
4 GB Memory Card (SD) For My Digital Camera August 29, 2006
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
With 8Mega pixels point & shoot camera, can take up to 1200 pictures. Took already 400 pictures with no problem. Excellent product
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