I usually get mine at ecost.com. They always have specials, quick
delivery and no delivery charges. I've gotten "free" memory cards as
well (counting the rebates). Right now, they have a 128M for $15.
chris@GCCodeFactory.biz wrote:
> On Nov 26, 2003, at 8:53 AM, Fritz wrote:
>
>> I just purchased a cheap-ass digital camera which takes
>> either "SD" or "MMC" flash memory in 16MB, 32MB,
>> 64MB, or 128MB sizes. Quick research reveals that
>> there are (at least) half a dozen different types of flash
>> memory ... and I assume this is just a replay of the old
>> VHS vs. Beta (or "DVD+" vs. "DVD-") competition,
>> i.e. a strategy to lock-in consumers. I have two questions:
>>
>> 1.) Of the two flavors that my camera accepts, SD or MMC,
>> are there compelling reasons for purchasing either one?
>> Has either one established a clear market lead? What about
>> technical advantages?
>
>
> from
> <http://www.datarecovery-europe.com/speicherkarten/secure_Digital.htm>
>
> The 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm Secure Digital memory card called SD Card
> for short is a development based on the MultiMediaCard (MMC). Unlike
> the MMC, the SD card specification offers the option of saving
> copyright protected data, 4 times the transfer speed of MMC, a write
> protection switch and protective measures against static discharges in
> the card housing. The SD card has nine connection contacts (versus
> seven for the MultiMediaCard), meaning twice as many data lines as the
> MMC, which makes possible data transfer rates up to 10 MByte per second.
>
> Due to its somewhat thicker housing in comparison with the MMC, more
> memory components can be integrated into the SD card, which allows for
> greater memory capacities. Because the other dimensions are identical
> to the MMC, MultiMediaCards can always be used in devices that have an
> SD Card socket.
>
>>
>> 2.) Is there a good local source for this stuff and what might
>> one expect to pay for it?
>
>
> I got a 256K at Buy.com and it seems like it was under $50. That's
> enough for about 250 shots on standard settings.
>
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