Kingston CF/4GB-U2 266X Compact Flash Ultima 4096 MB

Advantages: Fast write speed, Reliable (estimated to last over 100 years)
Disadvantages: none

...memory cards will function on all Operating systems, including the more popular Microsoft and Apple systems. If you have a different operating system to Microsoft or Apple, then there is no need to worry as it will function on virtually all OS (Operating systems) released shortly before and after the release of Compact Flash Cards. The X-speed on this Compact flash card as well as on all Kingston flash cards determines the writing speed of the card. The writing speed is simply the time taken for a file or files to be copied onto the memory card. The write speed determines the overall performance of the compact flash card. So the higher the write or X-speed the better the performance of the memory card. The X-speed for the Kingston HI Speed Elite PRO Compact Flash 4096 MB card is 133x. One x-speed is equivalent to 150 kb's of data transfer... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Fast, big on storage
Disadvantages: Price but shop around

...I bought one of these about 2 months ago to use with my new Canon 30D. I took it out on a shoot for the first time and after installing it, the camera flashed up "card error". I tried inserting it a couple of times with no luck. I put my old CF card back in which worked fine so I knew the camera was ok. I then tried this card one last time and it worked. It's been fine ever since but it did shake my confidence in it a little. It does write very fast with no delays worth mentioning. The transfer rate to my PC is good but is far quicker if you use a card reader as apposed to connecting the camera to the PC via USB.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Good Value
Disadvantages: Nothing so far

...This is a good quality product that offers good value for money in the very short term. It incorporates most of the latest features and technology that is currently available on the market. Unfortunately it contributes significantly to global warming. After using this product for a few months I have not so far come up against any reliability issues but only time will tell. I therefore would recommend the product. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. Specifications: Storage Capacity: 4 GB Read Speed: 133x (20MB Per Sec) Write Speed: 133x (20MB Per Sec) Dimensions: 36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm At present the price for this Sandisk can vary quite a lot on line from anywhere between £30 and £60 so it is advised to shop... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful