SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus 2GB Card
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus 2GB Card
Customer Review: Fast and useful without the need for a reader!
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a Canon S2IS and an S3IS. The burst modes and video capture in my cameras can quickly fill a card. At this price for 2GB, I could not resist. Though I own the 1GB Extreme III version of the Sandisk SD card, I have noticed no speed difference in the performance of the cameras. I also use the 1GB version of the Ultra II SD Plus USB and the USB plug comes in very handy when you are away from home and want to transfer photos to another computer. This SD card virtually eliminates the need for a card reader. I still use a card reader for routine data transfers because the flap is small and I have big fingers. I could see how some people might be worried about breaking the card or the flap cover but mine has been quite durable over the past year. I have to push it quite hard when inserting the card into my Mac's USB port but neither of my Ultra II cards have sufferred any cracks or damage. The Extreme III card does seem to upload to my Mac slightly faster than the Ultra II but the difference is marginal. This speed is only evident when I am uploading multiple large files with lots of Video! I compared the Extreme III and Ultra II in my Canon 20D and still no difference in speed. Other reviewers have noted that the card is wider and might get stuck in the camera. I have not had this problem and use this card in my four Canons. I also tried this out in a variety of other ultra compact and SLR digital cameras without any problems. Perhaps the flap was not closed all the way??? In any event, the convenience of the built in USB plug cannot be overstated and makes this card design a real winner!Customer Review: Fast, Straight to USB, great Price.
Summary: 5 Stars
This little Sandisk card makes my workflow so much easier. First of all it's fast. I have a Nikon D40 DSLR, and this card is fast enough to keep up with the burst mode. I haven't had an issue where the card seemed to lag. I have removed the extra step of getting my card reader and cables, I don't need that anymore. Secondly, it doesn't cost much more than the Ultra II SD card without USB. And USB in card is awesome, (check my pictures) I was leery about how sturdy an SD card that flips open would be. But after reading the positive reviews I decided to risk it and boy am I glad. I was expecting to get a card reader and all that but now all I do is take the card out of the camera, flip it open and fits into any USB port. The card "snaps" open and you hear a little click and it locks closed. Awesome.
The fit of the card is tight on my mac ports. I tried both USB ports on my Mac, on the Mac and on my keyboard. Transferring 200mb took about 8 seconds, the keyboard took abit longer.
On my 6 megapixel DSLR I can fit 260 Raw and 560 High Quality JPEGs.
You seriously can't go wrong with this card, sure other brands are cheaper but the USB feature for me was worth the extra money. The card comes with a clear plastic case and a keychain case. I might get a second one to use as a flash drive. If you have doubts, get it, you won't be sorry. Definitely one of my must have gadgets. Highly Recommended. Cheers.
Customer Review: Filmmaker here with TONS of media
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a filmmaker, and I'm often transferring digital files (music, pics, mpeg footage) between Macs and PC's, in addition to sometimes watching things on my Treo
I purchased a SanDisk Plus USB card last summer and I'm in love with this sucker!
I have a Treo, Mac laptop, and digital camera --- the card can literally be swapped between all three devices, transfering files from one to the other
However, the USB slot is a very welcome feature! The card is a bit fragile, but as long as you're gentle, the card's USB slot fits excellently into all USB ports and gives very quick access and transfer speeds --- this has made file swapping between my Treo, Mac, and other PC's a complete breeze!!!
The best part is that the card plays nice between PC and Mac, and can still go in and out of Treos and Digital Cameras
And lastly, the card is very durable --- again, you have to be gentle when placing the USB stick into a slot, but the card folds up and is as solid as any regular SanDisk card --- although I don't use it, SanDisk also provides a very useful key chain, which is a tiny case that will keep your card protected, while dangling off of your keys (if you like)
I highly recommend it!
Peace and love to you all!
Customer Review: Simplistically Versatile... but a little flimsy
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this little thing! So much so that I bought 3 of them! One of the best ideas ever! It is super easy to switch between SD and USB with a simple folding operation.
There are 3 reasons why I don't give it 5 stars:
1) It has a flimsy feel to it... so you have to fold gently when switching between SD and USB modes.
2) When in USB mode, it is too easy to accidentally shove it in a USB port upside down.
3) Included key ring case opens too easily (card can drop out easily)
Even with the slight downfalls, it has been very reliable and extremely versatile, and I have been very happy with this device. I have not had any problems with it being recognized by any of my devices... and I often switch this card between my work laptop (Windows XP) and my home computer (Windows Vista) (each has an SD slot) and my friends' computers that usually only have USB. I also switch it between my Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS, Kodak v610 EasyShare camera, my Minolta Z-2 camera, my Sea-Life underwater camera, and my RCA Lyca MP3 player with ease.
NOTE: The 2 GB size holds plenty of pics, videos and/or MP3s and is the max size recognized by non-HDSD devices.
Customer Review: Best compliment to Treo 700w/wx
Summary: 5 Stars
Mobile professionals need reliable, fast and generous amounts of storage. Sandisk is way out in front of the competition with it's line of USB enabled SD cards. I have used all three of the USB enabled capacities and they all behave the same. The 2GB model for me is the way to go.
I store my corporate data, such as all my Outlook attachments, along with spreadsheets and other data. More importantly this card also allows me to carry along a generous amount of music and family photos as well. I also no longer have to worry if I forgot the camera. The Sandisk cards provide more than enough room so I never have to worry if I have space available.
I can't tell you how many times I have been saved by the built in USB support on this card. Virtually every computer has a USB port. Being at a clients site and needing to send or receive large files is not a problem if you have this card along. No reader needed.
If you are a mobile professional or just like to be able to access all your data in a hurry, you owe it to yourself to purchase one of these cards. You will not regret it.