Rating: Summary: NON Standard Review: Although the card itself is not bad technology, it is NOT the standard (which is compact flash, CF). If you ever upgrade to a better camera or another device that uses memory cards (MP3 players, or SLR camera, etc) then you'll lose your investment in these XD cards. Also, since they are proprietary and non standard they cost more per megabyte. I would never purchase a camera that uses non standard proprietary cards (like Sony, which uses their own "memory sticks" or Fuji and the XD cards). But if you already bought a camera which requires them, then you really have no choice. Standards are important with new technology (remember betamax vs. VHS) so that early adopters don't have equipment that becomes obsolete, or unduly pricey due to lack of competition.If you have a choice, try to buy devices that use CF (compact flash) and protect your investment. Just my two cents.
Rating: Summary: Excellent. Review: Another reason why there is such passion from those who bought their cameras earlier and are upset that new cameras have better memory cards (such as this new XD card): They're afraid that their old cards will eventually be phased out. I am not sure if that is a valid concern, but why take the risk? If you're choosing a new camera, choose one that is cutting edge now, and have the security of knowing that it will serve you well for several years longer than the rest. The cards not only record faster, they erase faster too - an important consideration for a large capacity card such as this 128 MB one. Don't be stuck in the past.
Rating: Summary: Smaller, faster, lower power Review: As the title says, the xD card is smaller, faster, and uses less power than any equivalent-sized card. Yeah, it's a new format, but so what? There are going to be adaptors to let it fit into other format cameras (supposedly). Plus, it's supposed to go to at least 4 Gb within a year or two. This is the format of the future! It costs a little more, but I think that for the features, this format is well worth it.
Rating: Summary: Excellent Review: Compatible to my New Olympus D560 Digital camera. I do not even need to format it. It can store 163 pictures with my camera.
Rating: Summary: expensive propreitary card Review: Fuji and Olympus have found a new way to make money and rip off innocent consumers. A new card format called xD card. A cool way to ensure royalties and extra cash. If you have already bought a xD card based camera, you are left with no choice, right ? So go ahead and buy this card, it works fine with Fuji cameras. BTW, if you haven't bought your camera till now think twice before getting a Fuji. The xD card costs 2.5 times the cost of simlar sized CF card as of this writing. And xD cards are useless outside of Fuji/Olympus cameras. Compare that to the versatality of CF cards at much lower price. Oh... and Fuji can't seem to manufacture enough quantity if these as of now, out of stock at most places ! Very bad Fuji, switch to CF/SD or watch you camera sales plummet. Today's consumer isn't a fool, he can read reviews on Amazon before buying stuff.
Rating: Summary: great price Review: great price for this.. 128 MB xD picture card is great! Haven't run out yet!
Rating: Summary: how tricky Review: I appreciate the first reviewer's comment. It is awful for camera makers to use such tricks to control their market share. such defensive strategy will put them in a hole even further. wake up. cp card is an good example for you to learn. thanks. first reviewer. I just change my mind on a fuji camera.
Rating: Summary: Lots of shots for memory this size Review: I can get about 168 shots on my xD card at 3.3 MegaPixels. That's more than I will ever need on a single outing. I don't use the movie setting on my camera, but I would probably want even more memory (512MB perhaps) if I did. The only concern is the small size makes it a little more difficult to handle when removing and replacing memory cars. But I also imagine that the small size helps reduce the weight of the camera and increase the battery life.
Rating: Summary: dissapear from here Review: I could not agree more on the issue brought up here. As if there were not already enough memory formats, yet another one. It seems to be about either desperate, or greedy companies trying to capture customers into their markets forever. Why can't we just have one or two formats of memory?? This is as bad as it would be to have 5+ formats of CD-RoM drives. And SONY is even more guilty than fuji/olympus. Smartmedia was developed by Toshiba/Fuji/Olympus, and now Fuji/Olympus couldn't get along with Toshiba/Panasonic for the sD card. Memeory cards will become more and more versatile into the future and soon be used in countless devices. We need to standardize the market. We can't afford to buy special memory for each and every device. If you buy Fuji/0lympus, I sincerely suggest you buy a camera that is not limited to xD. Together the people can control the market for our own good..
Rating: Summary: It works, these two words say it all Review: I have had this XD Picture Card for eight months and it's great. I just put mine in the camera eight months ago and have never taken it out since. When I have about 50 or 60 photos on the camera I just plug into my computer and download them and clear the card. It's as simple as that. The card is fast and speed and reliability do not seem to be affected by temperature or battery power. Just buy it, stick it in the camera and forget about it. You won't regret it.
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