What is the advantage of using this device over a speedy SD card which could go to 128 Gb instead of 64 Gbs? Thanks in advance!
1794071
The big advantage is that this card is completely flush with the side of the laptop when in the slot. A standard card will stick out more than 1/2". This gives a 64gb 'semi permanent' extension.
1794072
you can use both, depending on the model of your MAC. For instance, I have a MACBOOK PRO 13" RETINA LATE 2012. Its design does not permit to use the 128 GB card because is too long and will not fit in this model. In the TRASCEND website you can find a table that indicates you the card you can use according to your MAC model. Best regards,
1794073
it doesn't stick out of the computer at all so you can leave it in always. a regular sd card would just break.
1794074
The main advantage is the jetdrive doesnt stick out of the card slot, so it wont get caught on cables and things, and you can rest the computer on its side (in a backpack) without damaging your card slot. I honestly forget this thing is plugged in some times, its a great piece of kit.
1794075
In the macbooks it sits flush so you dont know it is in your computer a regular card sticks out. You need to go to transcend web site depending on your macbook type and year you can go up to a 128gb
1794076
The size is much smaller, which allow it to fit nicely in the slot of my 13" MacBook Pro w retina display.
1794077
The advantage of having this storage card is that you won't end up using all the Gbs that comes installed. You can use this card to store music and pixtures on here instead. Leaves you room to do other things.
1794078
This is the only product that can expand your storage while fits perfectly into your Macbook Pro. Normal SD card is usable, but as it is longer, half of the card will be outside the machine so you have to remove it when put macbook into a bag. By using this JetDrive product, you can leave it on mac with no issue at all.
1794079
the advantage is that it does not protrude at all from the port, which means you can leave it in while moving your Macbook around. Standard SD cards stick out pretty far, especially from the 13"
2146537
Installation and use are very straight forward and easy to use. We used ours on a 6 week road trip to Alaska and back.Just noticed other respondents reply about memory SD card. I would advice the largest SD card that it is capable of using. If you intend to use on road trips, get TWO so you can switch out while on the road.
803593
Not sure but in all likley hood it will be cheaper to just get a 32gb micro sd card (approx $25) and put it in rather then paying for extra storage (usually $50 extra). the only disadvantage is speed, but for most applications (ie taking pictures/video and playing music) an external sdcard will be plenty fast Fast Micro SD card: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MicroSDHC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQU-032G-AFFP-A/dp/B009QZH7BU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386167203&sr=8-4&keywords=32gb+microsd+cards
1544833
Get the fastest MicroSD card you can find, that is usually the limitation, I use a Sandisk UltraPlus 32G HC I card without any trouble. It is rated Class 10 and UHS class 1. They are reasonably priced as well.
2104156
I plugged in a 64GB and it seemed to work, but looking at the file setup it is apparently only using 32GB of it. I have since swapped it out for a 32GB and used the 64GB in my Canon camera.
720608
Unknown. That would be a function of the SD card size. I haven;t had time to experiment it. I would like to know also. I purchased the 32gb mini SD card-wonder it it can handle a 64?
336243
This is a great question. The photos on Amazon show a micro-SD card and a micro-SD logo on the USB stick, so it seems reasonable to wonder if one can swap out the 2gb SD card for a larger one. One of the reviewers, going by "Islander" states that they swapped out the card with a 128GB micro-SD, but then they also state that they haven't actually done so, so its still an unanswered question at the time of me writing this.
201439
As a rule of thumb, the read/write performance will be affected by the size, but not proportionally. For example, a 4GB card will be slower than a 1GB, but not 4 times as slow. These cameras do benefit from fast card, especially when taking advantage of the burst mode. I would recommend getting the fastest card you can find. If you want high capacity and speed, it might be better to get a couple 1 or 2 GB cards.
466155
I'm copying from a similar question posted on Amazon: It can use SDXC so that means 64GB & 128GB
121029
I prefer the 32gb Sandisk Extreme SD HC1. At 45MB's a second it's plenty fast.
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Thanks; I'd missed that comment in the dpreview review. Seems to contradict what I found at kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm -- basically, that a faster card matters for downloading (e.g. camera to computer) but not in modern cameras unless you overflow their internal buffer memory. Ken's description sounds like picture-taking speed won't be inhibited with a slower card because of the camera's buffer, which is what I care about most. Slower playback and downloading is fine. In other words, write speed is more important to me than read speed and apparently the camera's buffer effectively compensates for slower cards when writing to them. Thanks; I'd missed that comment in the dpreview review. Seems to contradict what I found at kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm -- basically, that a faster card matters for downloading (e.g. camera to computer) but not in modern cameras unless you overflow their internal buffer memory. Ken's description sounds like picture-taking speed won't be inhibited with a slower card because of the camera's buffer, which is what I care about most. Slower playback and downloading is fine. In other words, write speed is more important to me than read speed and apparently the camera's buffer effectively... » Read More Thanks; I'd missed that comment in the dpreview review. Seems to contradict what I found at kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm -- basically, that a faster card matters for downloading (e.g. camera to computer) but not in modern cameras unless you overflow their internal buffer memory. Ken's description sounds like picture-taking speed won't be inhibited with a slower card because of the camera's buffer, which is what I care about most. Slower playback and downloading is fine. In other words, write speed is more important to me than read speed and apparently the camera's buffer effectively compensates for slower cards when writing to them. « Show Less
704479
there is a mini sd slot I have never used it.I think it would overload the system as it already works slow.
1987433
I think its the fastest CF card you can get, its 800 Mbs per second. whereas Sandisks are only a fraction of this speed
1294595
I bought a 32GB microSD/TFcard for my Android tablet. It runs so much faster and smoother. I'm sure just about any microSD flash card will do, but I bought SanDisk brand because it's a name I trust the most. You can find really good deals on microSD cards at TigerDirect.com or at a local Best Buy.
862950
Personally, I went with a 64 gb one... But to be more specific... It can handle all standard current MICRO sd card types...
960655
That is exactly what it is great for. Games are troublesome on any Micro SD because tje game has to be rooted to the device in some way so games often don't work. But I use it for photos and videos and it works perfectly.
260554
64Gb and 128Gb cards are technically XC, not SD. The specs say that it is compatible with XC, so presumably it has the extra contacts and the required support firmware to do that, however it might be wise to read some of the 1- and 2-star reviews before buying.