Internal Memory vs. micro SD cards?

[ibcop]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

For the extra fifty bucks to double the storage, you can't really go wrong. I switch devices pretty often and I can tell you a 32gb device is more appealing for resale than a 16gb. While I haven't had any issues with my SD Card, I do have more trust with the internal storage. I'll keep the important stuff on the internal side and other stuff like movies, funny pics, music, etc on the SD Card.

 

[BlueBlazer60]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Couple reasons come to mind. Access to phone memory is usually faster than to a Card. Personally I have never had phone memory fail but have had cards fail.

At least at the present, many apps can not run from or write to a card. It is believed this will change when we can make Smores [Android 6 - Marshmallow]. Some folks use multi cards to swap movies, books, pictures, etc. between their computer and phone.

It really is a matter of personal preference. Since I am a little disappointed in the 16GB of memory in my tablet, I ordered 32GB and will probably use a card for storage of pictures, books and other data.

 

[Almeuit]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

I prefer internal storage versus SD card storage which can corrupt easily (as least from my experience).

 

[GeordieAffy]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

I prefer internal storage versus SD card storage which can corrupt easily (as least from my experience).

Is that not normally the quality of the SD Card rather than a problem with SD Cards being used as external storage?

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[rushmore]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Just for stress testing and giggles, I loaded my entire active library of apps. All 40GB and have 8.5GB still free. Also have a 200GB Sandisk. The Cloud is for rain and shade

 

[Almeuit]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Is that not normally the quality of the SD Card rather than a problem with SD Cards being used as external storage?

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Hm?

Just for stress testing and giggles, I loaded my entire active library of apps. All 40GB and have 8.5GB still free. Also have a 200GB Sandisk. The Cloud is for rain and shade

Not for me . The cloud holds it all so I don't have to... I do have unlimited data though so that helps.

 

[Channan]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

I won't even bother with the external storage. I haven't used it in years and don't plan to now. And 16GB isn't enough, so I sprung for 32GB.

 

[GeordieAffy]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Hm?

Lol.

You said External storage can corrupt easily. I was just saying isnt that normally the fault of buying cheap SD Cards rather than a common fault with having SD Cards as external storage.

I and My family only buy Class 10 SD Cards amd never had any issues at all.

If I'm talking gibberish then I blame the fact I have been awake for 20hours lol.

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[Almeuit]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Lol.

You said External storage can corrupt easily. I was just saying isnt that normally the fault of buying cheap SD Cards rather than a common fault with having SD Cards as external storage.

I and My family only buy Class 10 SD Cards amd never had any issues at all.

If I'm talking gibberish then I blame the fact I have been awake for 20hours lol.

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No it isn't the case of a cheap card. I always bought name brand ones like SanDisk and twice they corrupted on me. Therefore I don't like SD cards anymore.

Not everyone has had this experience and that's okay.. I'm simply stating as to why I don't like them.

 

[Ntchwaidumela]

Marshmallow 6.0 is supposed to allow you to use external memory just like internal memory. You can store apps, etc., just like in your phone's memory. But I still purchased the 64GB version and have a 128GB microSD card installed. You can never have too much memory.

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[Ntchwaidumela]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

No it isn't the case of a cheap card. I always bought name brand ones like SanDisk and twice they corrupted on me. Therefore I don't like SD cards anymore.

Not everyone has had this experience and that's okay.. I'm simply stating as to why I don't like them.

Try Samsung cards.

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[Almeuit]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Try Samsung cards.

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I am good for now. I have 64 GB internal + unlimited data so I don't think I will run into an issue.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Try Samsung cards.

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I am good for now. I have 64 GB internal + unlimited data so I don't think I will run into an issue.

I don't think I'll have issues either with the 64 GB model and 30 GB of data per month, but I do have a 32 GB Samsung card around.

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[SBM_from_LA]

Re: Internal storage vs SD card

If you have root access to your phone... then you could easily write to the SD Card from any app.

 

[GeordieAffy]

Re: Internal storage vs SD card

If you have root access to your phone... then you could easily write to the SD Card from any app.

Yes but surely theres some lag involved and its not as smooth if the device was reading from internal memory.

Could be completely wrong but thats what I was always led to believe.

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[krishnansasikumar]

I got a 16gb pure and use a 16gb SD card. I moved some apps to the SD card. But I face intermittent issues of the app crashing.

So, I would suggest getting a phone with more internal storage. My phone has only 4.6 gb remaining. Every pic and songs are on the SD card

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[Gfan93]

Since this phone will most likely get Marshmallow by the end of October it won't matter since word is Marshmallow will bring back full app installation to MicroSD.

 

[BlueBlazer60]

Since this phone will most likely get Marshmallow by the end of October it won't matter since word is Marshmallow will bring back full app installation to MicroSD.

So they tell us. At this point in time, the changes should be solid. But it seems like there is always a surprise or two in a release.

 

[rushmore]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Hm?



Not for me . The cloud holds it all so I don't have to... I do have unlimited data though so that helps.

Me too, but in plenty of places where there is no service (planes, road trips, mountain areas), so prefer it local. Also less battery use- especially LTE

 

[Almeuit]

Re: why pay for 32/64 gb when it has MicroSD?

Me too, but in plenty of places where there is no service (planes, road trips, mountain areas), so prefer it local. Also less battery use- especially LTE

Understandable. I have the 64 GB version so I have some internal storage. Battery isn't a worry for me. I have chargers all around me, car chargers, and battery packs.