microSD Memory Card Marketing

[Plysskin]

I have not found this question addressed in any other posts.

I'm researching which microSD card to upgrade my HTC Evo and find several different desriptors for the cards:
Kingston

microSD Flash Card w/ adaptor

Sandisk

microSDHC Card (retail package)

microSDHC Flash Memory Card (bulk packaging)

Are these different types of cards or just marketing jargon?

Thanks.

 

[illwood]

When they say the card is "with adaptor" that usually means that it comes with a full size SD card shell for use in a card reader.

Bulk packaging means that it just comes in a plastic bag (essentially) and not the full retail packaging with the printed box / blister pack that you would normally seen in a store.

FYI, most manufacturers don't support products warranties for products bought in bulk packaging.

 

[Plysskin]

Thanks much.

Is there a distinction among Kingston microSD Flash Card , Sandisk's microSDHC Card, and microSDHC Flash Memory Card?

 

[illwood]

Only the name. Physically they will be the same.

 

[ufergus]

I picked up one of these a while back and have been very pleased. It is very fast and reliable.

Newegg.com - Transcend 16GB Micro SDHC Flash Card with SD Adapter Model TS16GUSDHC6

 

[illwood]

I picked up one of these a while back and have been very pleased. It is very fast and reliable.

Newegg.com - Transcend 16GB Micro SDHC Flash Card with SD Adapter Model TS16GUSDHC6

That's not a bad deal. I bought a 16GB Class 4 at Radio Shack for about $35 when they were on sale a few weeks ago.

I just checked Radio Shack's website and it looks like they are on sale again and are an even better deal than what I paid.

SanDisk 16GB microSDHC Card : SanDisk Memory Cards | RadioShack.com

I know the image shows a class 2 card, but when I went to the store, all they had were Class 4s and the price was the same.