Any good sources for a 32GB micro SD? - Windows Phone 7 General

We are less than two weeks from Samsung Focus's (Foci) being available in the US. Does anybody have any leads to reputable retailers for class 6 32GB micro SD's?
No Ebay fakes like we have several threads for in here, but the genuine deal, preferably the Samsung variant, but leads to other reputable makers would be welcome as well.

Very interesting quote from MS about why they did not want microSD's used in their WP7 phones and why the Samsung Focus is the only model to have a user upgradeable microSD. This may be a bit of fear mongering but it points out what we already know. Buy a reputable class 6 card and test it before you put it in your phone.
“In most cases, users will have issues,” . “Most cards are of poor quality, and there’s no way we can control that or recommend a certain type of card. If you happen to get a good card, with the right performance and IO characteristics, it will work reliably. But even a bad card will appear to work at first, and the device will boot.”
A bad card will apparently result in “horrible, unreliable performance, slow app boot times and performance, lock-ups, and random reboots.”
When asked by Paul Thurrot how the Samsung Focus gets way with expandable storage, Microsoft claimed this was a feature requested and supported by the carrier, in this case AT&T.
http://wmpoweruser.com/microsoft-scare-mongering-on-expandable-storage-in-windows-phone-7/

Paolo01 said:
...the Samsung Focus is the only model to have a user upgradeable microSD. ...
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Dell Venue Pro/Lightning

I got a 32GB Class 4 Kingston microSD from Newegg for $115

Are the chinese Kingston class 4's on ebay fake? I see them a lot.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kingston-32GB-M...gital_Camera_Memory_Cards&hash=item3a60112ec2

sandisk
seems to be all that is around and it is class 2

tissot201 said:
Are the chinese Kingston class 4's on ebay fake? I see them a lot.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kingston-32GB-M...gital_Camera_Memory_Cards&hash=item3a60112ec2
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I would guess that it is fake. Just run the checker on it when it arrives and complain to eBay when it is fake. I would not buy 32GB from eBay right now, but that is just me.

Iridox said:
I got a 32GB Class 4 Kingston microSD from Newegg for $115
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I ended up getting the 16GB Class 6 from NewEgg for $49. Cost was my discriminator. I could not bring myself to spend half the price of the phone on memory. I am going with the 16GB until the 32 or even 64 is available at under a hundred bucks and class 6.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...16GB_microsdhc_class_6-_-20-211-379-_-Product

Never buy an SD card off ebay. The sellers re label cards to misrepresent size and almost always misrepresent the class of the card. They even display the correct size in a pc or phone, but when you try to write data past a certain point, they error out.
Always purchase SD cards though a reputable dealer.

I figured the re-usability was worth the extra cost. My current 16GB SD card has been used in 3 phones now, so I figure if I spend a little extra on a nice 32GB it will last me a while.

mrjazz said:
seems to be all that is around and it is class 2
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I just bought a Sandisk 32GB from Amazon - it was listed as Class 2 but when it arrived it was actually class 4. I didn't complain :O)

Jim Coleman said:
I just bought a Sandisk 32GB from Amazon - it was listed as Class 2 but when it arrived it was actually class 4. I didn't complain :O)
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Excellent! I have no idea what the MS recommended minimum is, I think I remember it being something like class 6? Could be wrong though,..... Only November 9th will tell

Monty Burns said:
Excellent! I have no idea what the MS recommended minimum is, I think I remember it being something like class 6? Could be wrong though,..... Only November 9th will tell
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Nah, the cards installed in WP7 phones are class 2, I remember someone took one out of an HD7 and it was a Sandisk class 2.
Here's the link
http://www.theunwired.net/?item=disassembled-windows-phone-7-memory-management-and-microsd-cards

Awesome news! My 32gb is a Class 2 Sandisk.... should be good to go in my Dell Venue then!
You've just made my day, thanks! (Damn, i'm sad, I need to get out more)

Monty Burns said:
Awesome news! My 32gb is a Class 2 Sandisk.... should be good to go in my Dell Venue then!
You've just made my day, thanks! (Damn, i'm sad, I need to get out more)
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Well I'm only going on what I've seen on the net, but it certainly looks like you'll be OK. I remain optimistic my class 4 card will work too.
Roll on November 16th...

Jim Coleman said:
Well I'm only going on what I've seen on the net, but it certainly looks like you'll be OK. I remain optimistic my class 4 card will work too.
Roll on November 16th...
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Nov 16th? Are you waiting for the Dell? Is that the latest date for that model. 1 Week for me to the 8th.
Oh and MS only requires a class 2 minimum. You will see all sorts of speculation about what difference the class makes to the card. Most speculation seems to be that the higher classes are more important on the smaller storage sizes, but I have not seen that personally.
The only empirical proof I have is there was a huge difference going from a 2GB class 2 to a 8GB class 4 in my Fuze. I am looking forward to checking out my 16GB class 6. Similar to going from dial up to high speed, I simply could not stomach risking going to a 32GB class 2 on the off chance it really does feel slower.

Paolo01 said:
Nov 16th? Are you waiting for the Dell? Is that the latest date for that model. 1 Week for me to the 8th.
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Same here, Clove.co.uk start shipping on the 8th ..... unless they announce delays of course.
As I already have the 32gb class 2 i'm not risking more money as such, if it turns out to be rubbish I'll probably sell it with the HD2 once I'm happy with the Dell.

Jim Coleman said:
I just bought a Sandisk 32GB from Amazon - it was listed as Class 2 but when it arrived it was actually class 4. I didn't complain :O)
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That is great news because i just ordered a 32GB Sandisk from Amazon as well and waiting for it to arrive. A Class 4 instead of 2 would be great!

Monty Burns said:
Same here, Clove.co.uk start shipping on the 8th ..... unless they announce delays of course.
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Clove have announced the phone won't be with them until the 16th. Have a look at their Venue Pro page and you'll see the announcement. Sorry to disappoint!

Jim Coleman said:
Clove have announced the phone won't be with them until the 16th. Have a look at their Venue Pro page and you'll see the announcement. Sorry to disappoint!
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I used to like you ......

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SanDisk microSDHC 16GB

Any of you guys tried this card with Desire?
Would like to know if it's worth it...
I think the "speed class" of it or whatever is on 2. If that makes any difference.
@Mods, if this thread is posted in wrong place, please move it. Thank you!
The maximum storage capacity on the Desire is 32GB so I don't see why not.
Please search before posting next time.
speed class for me makes a difference asi use the camer and video. higher class = higher potential transfer speeds
Opps sorry about that. Totally forgot about searching :S
The memory card that came with the Desire is only class 2 anyway so just gauge it by that.
Yes, I'm using one. No problems at all. And I'll be getting a 32gb one when they become available in a few weeks, at about £100, as opposed to SanDisk charging £150 now.
@92sky
Funny that you mention 32gb, because I looked around and couldn't find any :S All I could find were 16gb
@Alex
Yes I'm aware of that, but is it really that noticeable IRL? or more of the benchmark munching nitpicking diffs?
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@92sky
Funny that you mention 32gb, because I looked around and couldn't find any :S All I could find were 16gb
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Expansys, Play.com, MyMemory and Mobile Fun are all listing it at around £99, for late April/early May delivery. I phoned Mobile Fun yesterday who said that it was due now, but has been delayed because of the volcano.
Oh thx mate! Gonna have a look there then.
EVERYTHING is delayed because of the lil' ol' cano it seems.
My Desire included (The phone that is)
The Lurking Droid said:
Oh thx mate! Gonna have a look there then.
EVERYTHING is delayed because of the lil' ol' cano it seems.
My Desire included (The phone that is)
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At my age, my desire is always delayed.
I am using 16 GB micro sd card, class 6 ... and it is really worth it
@92sky
I won't even ask LOL
Odd, could find 32gb only at expansys, and they didn't have any price point on that...
@gogol
Aren't they expensive like there is no tomorrow?
Using a 16gb class 6 sandisk as well and I have to agree it works like a charm.
I remember reading somewhere that 32gb sdhc cards aren't supported atm, but will be shortly on the desire.
Not sure though, but do a search for it before you plunge into forking out the cash for one of those.
I do remember reading, either here or on another forum, that someone had bought their 32gb direct from SanDisk, and said it worked with no problems.
I've got a SanDisk 16GB Class 2 card, works fine, no issues with speed at all
I've got a SanDisk 16GB Class 2 card, works fine, no issues with speed at all
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Same here. Don't see a reason for a faster card.
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NineToTheSky said:
I do remember reading, either here or on another forum, that someone had bought their 32gb direct from SanDisk, and said it worked with no problems.
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That was me, Sandisk is selling them exclusively through their online stores in the US (and I think the UK too now).
32GB card working just fine, loving it.
NZtechfreak said:
That was me, Sandisk is selling them exclusively through their online stores in the US (and I think the UK too now).
32GB card working just fine, loving it.
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cheers then good to know it does work
I believe you can't format them in the phone, according to one report I saw, but otherwise they function as you would expect.
Argh choices choices!
I think for now, I gonna go and get meself a 16gb class 2, should suffice until the better ones comes out...

Kingston 32GB microSDHC (class 6) - is it real?

I have just bought this for my Desire:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/32GB-KINGSTON...AsAccessories_MemoryCards&hash=item230c6c00d1
(scroll down a little cuz the listing is over, but u still can see the description)
It says that it's a brand new 32GB class 6 microSD card by Kingston, but I could not find anything about it on the net. The only 32GB Kingston cards I could find were class 4.. so, can it possibly be a fake? The seller is with 100% positive and is from UK.. What do you guys think? Maybe it's sort of a new product still to be introduced or something?
Chances are is it not a class 6 as Kingston does not list it as a product available from them.
10 Year Warranty ? I 've never heard As far as i know here we only 've 5 years Warranty for SDCards I don't know much about UK One
Well, I'd take it even if it was a class4, I would be disappointed though. I'll of course let you know about how it all went when the card arrives.
More opinions perhaps?
pauliusba said:
Well, I'd take it even if it was a class4, I would be disappointed though. I'll of course let you know about how it all went when the card arrives.
More opinions perhaps?
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Sounds like a scammer.
Most high classed cards on eBay that are sold cheap usually are scams.
Say like you bought a 16gb card.. It would come as 3gb.
Master™ said:
Sounds like a scammer.
Most high classed cards on eBay that are sold cheap usually are scams.
Say like you bought a 16gb card.. It would come as 3gb.
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Well, then I just return it, and eBay offers buyers' protection, so I don't think I will lose a lot. Also, that seller really has sold a lot of things, has been on eBay since 2008 and has 99% positive feedback.. Do you really think he could be a scammer?
Also, 30 pounds is not THAT cheap, is it?
Here is feedback on the seller: http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=viraldarshna&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
As you can see, I'm so hoping this is actually a good deal and not a problem sending things back and so on..
pauliusba said:
Well, then I just return it, and eBay offers buyers' protection, so I don't think I will lose a lot. Also, that seller really has sold a lot of things, has been on eBay since 2008 and has 99% positive feedback.. Do you really think he could be a scammer?
Also, 30 pounds is not THAT cheap, is it?
Here is feedback on the seller: http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=viraldarshna&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
As you can see, I'm so hoping this is actually a good deal and not a problem sending things back and so on..
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That is extremely cheap.
16gb cards go from 70+ USD (52 euros)
I bought one as well - mine is coming from Japan however =)
Ebay item=220707787049 (I'm not allowed to post outside links yet since this is my first post.
True though that Kingston does not seem to have such a product... we'll see when it gets here =) If you get it sooner, could you post a speedtest?
Yeah, I'll do that. Hope we both get lucky with these cards..
Yeah me too. Mine has just been mailed, in about a week I'll report back =)
well.. I bought a similar item, a Kingston 32gb Class 6 SDHC. It was cheap, so I had to try. Got it today, and tried a few speed tests, and only got about 2 mb/second
made a complaint on ebay, and the seller is now offering me to send him the card back, so I can get a refund... I'm more interested in seeing, if this really is a 32gb card.. so I start to copy... this is going to take a while, so I will be back with more results later
So, is the capacity real?
Ok, so I got the card. The markings look cheap and fake, the packaging - too. But the card is indeed 32GB. And, of course, not class 6. Mor like class 4, though at the very beginning the writing speed was less than 4MB/s. I can't make up my mind if I should keep it. If it's really a class 4 card, it's okay. But I'm afraid that it may corrupt my data or eventually go bad.. So, is it safe to call it a class 4 card? What would you guys do, would you keep it? Rememeber, it's price was under 50 bucks, so maybe it's worth the bet?
I attached the benchmark of it.
Ok so, isnt there some benchmark that tests if the full card is undamaged and writable? If it isnt, you still got a cheap 32 gb card... right?
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Don't know if this test tests that. Dunno any other tests u can run on Ubuntu either.
It turned out to be a complete fake with less than 5GB available.. He is not getting his money. And nor is he getting that piece of **** back, for it belongs in a trash can.
I hope those *****es rot alive.
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully I will be a bit luckier. I'll report back when I've received mine...
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I bought that exact same card.
When the card arrived it was slow (around 1-2Mo/s instead of 6+) but after only 3 days of regular use it stopped working.
It wasn't recognised anymore by any reader (tested in PC, Wii, camera and Android phone) and I couldn't even format it.
So I had a close look at it and noticed the product number was SDC4/32GB which is in fact the product number of Kingston's class 4 32GB micro SD. (since they never produced any class 6 32GB micro SD, only class 4 and 10). Also the inscription was a bit different from what I could see on goole image for Kingston microSD.
Finally I sent it back to the seller who gave me back my money.
Here's a pic of the card: http : // hpics.li/09be9f2
Edit: As far as my opinion goes: this card was a fake, although it's just me and I can't really prove it.
Your picture is a proof.
So I just received mine as well, package looks real but no idea if it is... Will test it tonight, no computer nearby...
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Lexar 16 gig Class 10

So I just ordered a Lexar 16 gig Class 10 SDHC off of Ebay. It cost 20.50 with free shipping and handling. It had some pretty okay specs listed. Has anyone every tried this brand of sd card? I figured for the price it can't be that bad
DonSolo said:
So I just ordered a Lexar 16 gig Class 10 SDHC off of Ebay. It cost 20.50 with free shipping and handling. It had some pretty okay specs listed. Has anyone every tried this brand of sd card? I figured for the price it can't be that bad
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Haven't heard anything really negative about Lexar, so hopefully it's good.
But you have to be careful with those cards off of ebay, you can often get fakes. Make sure you check it right when you get it (use something like what's discussed here: How to spot a fake SDHC card... I believe there are also apps in the market).
Again, hopefully it'll be all good, but if there's any trouble, hopefully you can report it to ebay and get a refund.
Thanks bud! Will do! I heard of fake items like SD cards and batteries on there but the seller seemed pretty authentic. Worse comes to worse I'll return it
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JustSomeDude said:
Haven't heard anything really negative about Lexar, so hopefully it's good.
But you have to be careful with those cards off of ebay, you can often get fakes. Make sure you check it right when you get it (use something like what's discussed here: How to spot a fake SDHC card... I believe there are also apps in the market).
Again, hopefully it'll be all good, but if there's any trouble, hopefully you can report it to ebay and get a refund.
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Thanks for the link, definetly good info. I'll be checking my card tonight.
Finally came in today at about noon. So far so good. Seems snappy. I'm going to run a speed test and post the results
So it is a legitimate learn card? I got 16gb class 4 thinking it'd be fast enough but it's not. Time to upgrade again
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I am looking into one of the class 10 as well, currently on a 16gb class 4, and i cant tell a speed difference from the Class 8 i had in previously, i think its worth the investment, just makes things like the gallery and titanium run faster

32gb microsd class4 sandisk .. $32

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...C-021012-Index-_-FlashMemory-_-20171492-L014B
On sale at newegg if anyone is interestes
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Good find. I already have a 32gb card but I may pick one of these up. I have a bad feeling that my card is going bad :/
Cheaper on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-32GB-...JYCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328952797&sr=8-1
Awesome if you have Amazon Prime!
The one with the adapter is like $1 more.
Actually the one in OP is class 4 whereas the one on amazon is class 1? I believe.. its not marked so I'm assuming that's what it is.
In that, the OP is a far better deal.
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here is a much better deal at frys. Patriot 32gb class 10
http://www.frys.com/product/6464842?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
s10shane said:
here is a much better deal at frys. Patriot 32gb class 10
http://www.frys.com/product/6464842?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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Does our phones take advantage of class 10?
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novanosis85 said:
Does our phones take advantage of class 10?
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yes it does im pretty sure of it. just check it out here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338868
Nice. I got a 32gb refurb off of Taday's Steal for $20. So far so good.
Patriot Memory seems to be hit or miss, but most class 10's seem to be like that.
Check newegg for the reviews.
Amazon has it for 31.
Or with adapter for 33.
Woops, guess I can't post links, but it's easily enough searched for.
Woops, guess I can't post links, but it's easily enough searched for.
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It's because you are a newbie (like me). After 8-10 posts you may post links.
Just thought I would let everyone know that the hit or miss 32GB Patriot class 10 is back on sale with a MIR of 20 dollars making the total to 25+taxes. From the SOUND of it, they might have shaped back up and reduced failure rates on these cards.
It's on newegg, would post a link, but obviously can't.
8Fishes said:
Just thought I would let everyone know that the hit or miss 32GB Patriot class 10 is back on sale with a MIR of 20 dollars making the total to 25+taxes. From the SOUND of it, they might have shaped back up and reduced failure rates on these cards.
It's on newegg, would post a link, but obviously can't.
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lol here is the link for people that wanna check it out...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220547
I just bought and received a Samsung 32gb Class 10 SDHC card that tested at the correct speeds for $51.00 on amazon.
You can get burned really easily buying dirt cheap SD cards off of Ebay and Amazon. As the old saying goes, "If it sounds too good to be true; it normally is." There are tons of counterfeit and fake cards on those sites.
I hate to say it but the same Samsung card is selling for 35+tax+ship on frys right now til thursday.

SanDisk 64gb microsdxc class 10 UHS-1

Just thought I'd let people know if they don't already. The memory cards are 75.96 free shipping on eBay if anyone is interested, I ordered mine and it came in 2 days, it's 100% authentic as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130728920595?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Hate to break the bad news to you but the same card is 59.99 on amazon, there's a thread some where...
jawang26 said:
Hate to break the bad news to you but the same card is 59.99 on amazon, there's a thread some where...
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I'm pretty sure it was for a class 6 not 10.
jawang26 said:
Hate to break the bad news to you but the same card is 59.99 on amazon, there's a thread some where...
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With a delay of 2-4 weeks
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ended up buying a few 64gb class 10 versions from amazon for 59.99 during their Father's Day sale. Another sale may pop up for them. Just need to keep a watch on them
Ricey said:
ended up buying a few 64gb class 10 versions from amazon for 59.99 during their Father's Day sale. Another sale may pop up for them. Just need to keep a watch on them
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As of now they don't have any class 10 in stock only clas 6 for 59.99 and those are on delay for a couple weeks as someone above mentioned. I'm just trying to help folks out as these cards are up now for $100+.
Ordered my sandisk class10 off ebay a month an a half ago when I pre-ordered my S3. Got it for only $64 with free shipping. Glad I bought it then, too, because the price jumped up $10 - $15 everywhere else a week later as demand picked up, and it hasn't gone back down yet.
I bought a couple of these last month for 59.99, and I've seen them on Best Buy daily deals twice this month for several dollars less than that shipped. Just keep your eyes peeled. Working great, with tons of space considering the apps aren't taking up space on the card.
All of you guys are getting 10's correct?
i just bought this card on Amazon for 59.99, 64.93 with tax, just have to click the little thing saying others for the different prices. its back ordered for 1-2 month but not much you can do if you want the best for you phone.
here is the link that shows the different offerings for the card i ordered(cant make an actual link since im too new):
amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007WTAJTO/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-MicroSDXC-Adapter-VERSION/dp/B0084FO9FU/ref=pd_cp_pc_0
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WTAJTO/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
Took about two weeks. Heck of a deal.
Got mine from Amazon (SDSDQUA-064G-U46A) during the sale.
It's beginning to show some corruption problems. File extensions are getting changed and other issues.
This is happening on 2 separate devices S3 and Nook Color.
I have a tech request with Sandisk and am waiting to see what they say.
Update:
Just RMA'd mine and am awaiting replacement.
td911 said:
Got mine from Amazon (SDSDQUA-064G-U46A) during the sale.
It's beginning to show some corruption problems. File extensions are getting changed and other issues.
This is happening on 2 separate devices S3 and Nook Color.
I have a tech request with Sandisk and am waiting to see what they say.
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Class 10 cards are fast but not reliable like class 4-6. That's more than likely the reason for corruption happening.
Format fat32
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SONE9 said:
Format fat32
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Through a computer?
The 10 I have is giving a me bear of a time. Faster than my Class 6 64 but not nearly as reliable.
bmstrong said:
Through a computer?
The 10 I have is giving a me bear of a time. Faster than my Class 6 64 but not nearly as reliable.
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Use this app to format it to FAT 32.
I have issues with the SanDisk 64GB Ultra Class 10 card.... Whenever I flash a new ROM the card crashes and I lose My data and I need to format it again....
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Format fat32
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So you can't move files larger than 4gb?
Delicate Donut said:
I'm pretty sure it was for a class 6 not 10.
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yeap class 10 uhs-1.
I ordered from amazon $59.99 1-2month wait time. They lied, it only took them 5 days to ship my card. Only problem i had was that EXFAT did not work right out of the box. had to reformated to Fat32, This card is even faster than the samsung 32gb class 10 i had which goes on sale for $30 all the time.

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