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Is this SD card reliable?
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Buck_W
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Dec 27, 2006, 06:41 PM
 
I've got a Canon A530 and am interested in upgrading the memory card. I found a 1 GB from Kingston at Macmall for only $15.99:

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/...34&Redir=1

Is this a reliable card for my camera? Obviously I am interested in a good deal when I can find one, but I don't want throw my money away on something substandard. If this isn't the way to go, what would you recommend?
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Dec 27, 2006, 06:47 PM
 
Kingston should be fine. I have 2 cellphones and they all have Kingston SD cards in them.

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Dec 28, 2006, 06:42 AM
 
Originally Posted by Kenneth View Post
Kingston should be fine. I have 2 cellphones and they all have Kingston SD cards in them.
Why the dramatic price difference between cards? I noticed that some 1 or 2 GB cards are quite a bit more expensive.
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Dec 28, 2006, 12:15 PM
 
Well, some SD cards are classified as high-speed, which tend to be more expensive. Brand is also a factor for the price differences. So far, I have good results on SanDisk and Kingston brand for their SD cards.

People gave good reviews on your particular SD card over on Newegg.com as well.

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