Winning the card wars

Advantages: Use 2 types of cards in one camera
Disadvantages: Pricey

...If like me, you've got a variety of cameras, using different memory cards, you sometimes wish there was only one format. Why? Because then you can just buy a load of cards all of the same sort, and they'd work in all the cameras. The Minolta SD-CF1 is an adapter for those with a whole load of SD (Secure Digital) type cards, who also have a CF (Compact Flash) compatible camera too. Why should I need to buy a 512Mb CF for my Minolta, when I have a perfectly good 512Mb SD card for my brand new Megxon? Well with this device, I won't of course. Although it's made by Minolta, and Minolta themselves only advertise it as compatible with certain cameras in their own range, it will in fact work with a variety of other CF cameras, including Canon and Nikon. It's very simple. You take your adapter, slot the SD card into it, then slot the whole...

Kingseany 15.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Minolta SD-CF1 CompactFlash Card Adapter

A slim and compact USB Flash Drive.

Advantages: Slim, compact, very trendy outlook and fast performance.
Disadvantages: None really.

...BACKGROUND INFORMATION PNY is one of the premium manufacturing companies that make USB memory drives, different types of memory cards, memory upgrades and also different types of customer oriented graphics cards. It is a USA based multi-national company and has different branches all over the world for sales and customer support. Over the years, PNY is one of the popular brands amongst customers for its high quality products, cheaper price and excellent after sales support. They have been manufacturing and providing different types of flash memory drives with various configurations. As time progresses, the capacity of hard drive also increases. Nowadays they also provide up to 32 GB memory space in a PNY USB drive and also maintaining the same compact and slim size with faster and speedy response. Pny Attaché Premium...

Gladiator007 18.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of PNY Attaché Premium Capless - USB flash drive - 1 GB

(Compact) Flash In The Pan

Advantages: Price, Capacity
Disadvantages: Reliability, Speed

...The massive success of digital cameras has driven demand for bigger and better portable storage formats and Compact Flash is just one of a number of portable, removable digital storage media available. While it is undoubtedly compact, it is certainly not the smallest format available, XD, SD and SmartMedia are all physically smaller devices. It's at this point that it's worth mentioning that there are two types of Compact Flash named, imaginatively, Type I and Type II. The only real difference is in their thickness, with Type I cards measuring 3.3mm thick and type II cards measuring 4mm. What this means is that a Type I card will work in a Type II compatible deice, but not the other way round, simply because a Type II card will not physically fit in a Type I slot. The big benefit of Compact Flash is not the physical size, it...

LegendaryMrDude 27.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of Bytestor HI Speed Compact Flash CF 1GB 1024 MB

ELC Flash cards, simple but effective.

Advantages: Cheap, simple and effective
Disadvantages: Can get a bit bent after a lot of use.

...When my son was due to start school last year he had no interest at all in learning to read so we tried to look at alternatives to make reading fun. My friend had given us some of the phonic books from the ELC and some of them interested him. He didnt want to read them but was looking at the pictures. I began to wonder if the pictures we actually distracting him and making him think that he didnt need to read. So on a trip into town I popped into the ELC and could not believe the range of reading materials that they stock. I found this set of flash cards and thought for £3.50 it would be worth a shot. Well I have to say they have been an absolute hit, not only with my 5 year old but with my 4 year old to. There are 70 cards in total and they have a very good range of starter words and there are also some blank cards. We...

anniekay 11.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of ELC Flash Cards

Flash

Advantages: Good Value Product
Disadvantages: None

...This is a good quality product that offers good value for money in the very short term. Although as with most products of this type, the value will deteriorate over time and should be able to get a cheaper version next year. It's a great device with plenty of features that I would highly recommend. This really is a wonderful piece of kit that should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. 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. features: 256 MB CompactFlash Write Speed: 20x (3MB Per Sec) Dimensions: 36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm...

Nazuku 16.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sandisk Compact Flash 256 MB

Back in a flash

Advantages: 1 GB memory! 12 times that of a CD
Disadvantages: Burns a hole in your pocket

...Excellent compact flash card and great value for money. The card is stylish and very flexible in its uses. You can use it in your digital camera, in your mp3 player, some portable video players and other high tech portable gadgets. Very handy on the move and interchangeable with others that you may have. This is the highest memory flash card i have seen (1000mb- thats whole gig!), and for the price it is worth it to pay a little bit extra for double the 500mb memory. Which would up your devices performance in the memory department considerably. Considering that 512 mb can be anything up to 90 pounds alone, double the memory for 99 is certainly a bargain! In a camera its like changing film, with much less of the hassle of pulling back levers and pulling the ancient Nikon apart while warping the film by mistake. You just pull your old...

coledsteel 26.11.2004 · Read review
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Review of Samsung Digital Camera Compact Flash 1GB Card

SanDisk Extreme III - 1.0 GB Compact Flash Card.

Advantages: eXtremely fast performance writing to card & uploading
Disadvantages: Nothing that springs to mind

...I recently purchased a new Canon Digital SLR camera - I wanted a memory card that was capable of dealing with a large number of photographs quickly & efficiently after a lot of searching I came across this card - believe it or not these cards range from 1GB (or lower ) to a phenomenal 8GB (I have trouble filling up a 1GB card). With my camera (bearing in mind that this could vary depending on what camera you are using) I can take up to 999 Photos. * on High Quality - between 220 - 437 Jpeg Photos. * on Medium Quality - between 385 - 771 Jpeg Photos * on Small Quality - between 693 - 999 Jpeg Photos * RAW Quality ranges from 69 - 102 Photos. You should definately shop around for Memory cards, don't buy the first card you see - I eventually purchased mine through Amazon UK for £34.49 (postage was free) which I thought was...

DazzaN73 08.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash

Very Compact, Very Flash

Advantages: Cheap, Reliable
Disadvantages: None That I Can Think Of

...Now where to start? I think a quick explanation of what Compact Flash (CF) actually is would be a good start. ----=What is Compact Flash?=---- It?s a type of data storage card, normally used in digital cameras, MP3 players, Mobile phones etc. It measures about 4cm x 4cm with a row of small holes (50 to be precise!) on one side. This is the connector through which the data is passed when the card is in use. Note: Not all cameras, Mp3 players etc use compact flash. there are at least four other types of card (Smartmedia, Secure Data, Sony Memory Stick, Multi-media) just to confuse things further, so please check what type you need before purchasing! ----=How Does It Work?=---- Inside the card is a small memory chip that is solid state, very much like the BIOS chip inside your PC. Because it is solid state, it...

jamiem 02.02.2003 · Read review
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Review of SanDisk Flash memory

Beauty Flash Bum!

Advantages: None that I can think of
Disadvantages: Expensive and over-rated

...I was given a tube of this 'wonder cream' as a Christmas present from my in-laws just last Christmas. It sat inside my dressing table drawer until about three weeks ago, still in its original box/packaging etc, unused. I don't know why it's taken me so long to open the box and read the 'instructions leaflet' and actually use the stuff - maybe I was having a 'premonition' about it?? I have to say, Clairins Beauty Flash Balm, or, as it states in the French (also on the packaging/tube) "Baume Beaute Eclair" has been probably THE most disappointing beauty product I have used, EVER!! I've used a lot during my years, but this stuff does not live up to the hype, so don't waste your money. The tube I was given is a 50ml (1.7floz) size and I believe it costs somewhere in the region of £17.00 to £19.00 in major department stores. I...

mightymuffin 31.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Beauty in a flash...

Advantages: Instantly works on improving skin appearance
Disadvantages: Quite costly

...Wanting to further improve my skin, friends recommended me this flash balm so a friend offered me a sample of the product to try. I was eager to try it out! Clarins is a well-known and highly respected brand in the make up industry. Their ranges of products are all of an extremely high quality and value. Although their prices are on the high end of the scale, their products are well worth the money. So what is this Flash Balm? Clarins states that this Beauty Flash Balm will -Promote immediate and long-lasting radiance. - Firms and helps minimise fine lines and wrinkles. - Smoothes and softens skin. - Strengthens and refines the contours of the face; skin regains firmness and suppleness. - Make-up looks exceptionally radiant. My first thoughts on Flash Balm, is the name, which came across as a product that works quickly...

redballoon 16.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm