Memory cards

[pjo1966]

Talk to me about memory cards. I know 256GB is the biggest the S3 can handle. What Class and UHS should I be looking for? I assume something like this?

Samsung 256GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSDXC EVO Select Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME256GA/AM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HRDM5...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5863794

 

[anon(9602380)]

That will work perfect for your needs. I use that in my tablet.

 

[pjo1966]

That will work perfect for your needs. I use that in my tablet.

Thanks. I'm looking to use it for Dropbox and for Plex streaming.

 

[Matty]

Talk to me about memory cards. I know 256GB is the biggest the S3 can handle. What Class and UHS should I be looking for?

All depends on what you looking to do with the card If you doing 1080p video recording at 30fps or lower then any card with a "Class 10 + UHS I" will be perfect. Anything faster is just a waste of money.

If you looking to store Apps (A1 Class), Games or record 4K (UHD) video then a card with "Video Class V30 or UHS 3" is something you should be on the lookout for.

Hope this helps a bit and doesn't complicate things to much. Bottom line, if you get the card you mentions, you will be good to go for all scenarios.

 

[pjo1966]

Mostly Dropbox and Plex streaming. If there's a less expensive solution I'd love to hear about it.

 

[Matty]

Mostly Dropbox and Plex streaming. If there's a less expensive solution I'd love to hear about it.

If you are just doing back ups, with some video playback then a Class 10 UHS 1 card should be perfectly fine for your needs.

If you like Samsung then the 128gb EVO Plus should be perfect for 1080p video and backing up data. Example below.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-128G...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5864160

 

[pjo1966]

If you are just doing back ups, with some video playback then a Class 10 UHS 1 card should be perfectly fine for your needs. ??????

If you like Samsung then the 128gb EVO Plus should be perfect for 1080p video and backing up data. Example below.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-128G...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5864165

I do like the price. Thank you!

 

[camperbc]

I went with a Lexar 128GB "High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I/U1 Class 10" memory card in my S3, and am glad I did. I bought it for just $49.99 CAD, which works out to a mere $38US.

 

[pjo1966]

I think I want to "future-proof" as much as possible and go with 256GB

 

[pjo1966]

The one I linked above is unavailable. I've been trying to determine how this one is different but I haven't found it. What am I missing? (Aside from the color)

http://a.co/0OM0gxS

I'm holding out for Prime Day because I heard memory cards would be heavily discounted.