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38 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Fast CD Card and USB flash drive in one!Mar 05, 2006
By Keith E. Webb
"Cross-Cultural Leadership Coach & Trainer"
Wow! I needed an SD card for my new digital camera. Speed of the disk is an issue these days. When you take a photo the disk has to store it then get ready for the next photo. Regular SD cards take some time to do that. So, if you are shooting rapidly, or doing video, you can quickly hit the limits of your regular SD cards speed. The Ultra II is in the next speed class up. It's plenty fast for all but the most extreme user. It's not as fast as the Extreme III, but that costs half again as much.
So, I was already sure the Ultra II 1GB was what I needed for size and speed. Then I saw it... this version where the case of the SD card folds in half revealing a USB Hub Port. Which means you can plug your tiny 1 GB SC card straight into your laptop or computer through the USB port. No need for a card reader.
This card works in Treo 650s, digital cameras, and anything else that takes a type I SD card. They even give you a free key chain that holds the SD card.
It's big (memory), fast (memory access), and innovative (USB build in). For me it was worth a few extra dollars more than the regular Ultra II.
38 of 40 found the following review helpful:
This card rocks!Dec 09, 2005
By Computer Geek
It's to bad Amazon doesn't really carry these cards, cause man are they awesome!
I purchased the 1 GB version for my Treo 650 and it's great! Now not only have I combined a Phone, PDA, and Camera into one device. I don't have to carry around a USB key anymore, and I can access my treo data on Any computer that has a USB port!
If you have a phone/pda/camera that uses SD cards, and can spare the extra, this thing is well worth it.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Innovative and superior quality!Jun 17, 2006
By D. Truong
"Duke of New Mexico"
I have to admit that when I first saw this product advertised that I thought it was a fantastic 2-in-1 idea. Hey, I grew up on watching Transformers after all. It was quite pricey when it first came out though, so I decided to wait. Now that the price was affordable, I finally bought one for my Canon S2. So, did it live up to all the hype? Heck yeah!
Here are some pros and cons:
Pros:
1) Very fast read and write speed as advertised.
2) Reliable (it's never messed up or corrupted any of my photos or data yet and I've had it for about 4 months now )
3) USB feature works well too. Convienent not having to carry a SD card reader around.
Cons:
1) When it folds out to a USB drive, the hinge does seem a bit flimsy but it hasn't broke yet and I haven't heard a reviewer that has said it's broken on them. So I can't really count that against it. But it's important enough to note for you "attention to detail" guys and gals.
Conclusion: This SD card really is the coolest card out there! To those of you that are scared that it won't fit in your SD device, don't worry, it should fit any SD compatible device. (it's not any thicker than a regular SD card folks!) I'm very happy that someone actually spent the creative energy to innovate and design this... and put it to market. The technology field is very lacking in innovation right now, so this is a refreshingly unique product. I'm waiting for them to come out with a 2GB or higher capacity with the same usb fold out technology. Imagine a 4GB one... how cool would that be? It's only a matter of time, I'm sure.
Now if they could just come out with one that transforms into a ROBOT too :)
I hope this review was helpful. If it was, Please Vote. Domo Aragoto... Mr Roboto!
20 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Neat! Can be used just like a flash drive! However, there is a better alternative too.Feb 16, 2006
By Kiyo M.
My first impression when I found out the SD Ultra PLUS version allowed USB connection without any card reader was: "You're kidding, right!?" Sandisk really stepped the bar adding this unique new feature. The SD cards are small as it is, but somehow, just from snap-folding part of the bottom piece will stick out the USB. When it is successfully connected, it even has a tiny -- and I mean tiny -- blue light on the card that turns on.
For a couple dollars more than the regular SD Ultra, it can become just like any other flash drive. It comes with a free keychain case (picture in Customer Gallery), so it's definitely intended for it. Although, due to its minute size, (from my experience) sometimes it can be difficult to insert/remove from a USB port, especially depending on the circumstances (eg: the available location of the USB ports and whether other USBs are connected next to it). If your primary purpose, however, is to constantly transfer/store videos or documents more than pictures, then I suggest getting a Sandisk Cruzer Micro instead. (Really, I think anything smaller than that, like this SD Ultra Plus, just makes it harder to insert/remove the USB).
For people who travel with their laptops (and has a place to insert USBs), the Ultra Plus will be a great convenience, since you will no longer have to carry a card reader to take up your luggage. However, if you only have USB ports way on the back of your computer, you won't be benefitting much with this card as it would probably be a greater pain, like I mentioned before, trying to insert/remove a tiny card like this in a narrow space (unless you don't mind). That being said, I don't think card readers would become obsolete, since they still offer more extension (just by replacing the length of the USB cord) to your most comfortable placement -- AND there will be no need to take the time to fold the card to make it USB. However, I still think this card will definitely benefit the laptop users the most, AND if you have USB ports accessible right in front of you (eg: a USB hub; USB ports on a monitor; front USB ports on a computer case).
As for the performance between Ultra and regular SD cards: on most cameras, honestly, you won't see a significant change in speeds. Sandisk never made a PLUS (built-in USB) version for a non-Ultra, so I guess just having the thought of having a fast card is still a "plus".
Overall, I think this is a better buy than the standard Ultra card (without USB). I mean, again, it's only a few dollars more and you're basically getting a free flash drive! When you don't plan on taking pictures often, it's nice for this card to actually still have a purpose in something. You can also still use this card on a card reader (although it would defeat its whole purpose), so there's really no disadvantage with this card compared to the standard Ultra card.
Pros:
* Can be used like a normal flash drive; can be read with a card reader (unfolded) or without (folded); unique innovative feature, which no other current SD cards allow.
* Comes with a free keychain case, so you can carry it just like any other flash drive.
* Plug & Play; no extra drivers required, so if you have something like a portable USB 1.1 HOST device, you can connect this to that and copy your files!
* Affordable; finally, a huge price drop on Sandisk cards.
Cons:
* The USB area of the card is not aluminum like typical USBs, so when you insert it in a USB port and take it out, you'll notice the scratch can be quite apparent; for me, almost always, (and I tried it on many different USB ports) I'd get two line marks where the USB sticks out. Not a major big deal except for picky people like me.
* Inserting/removing USB may be difficult due to its small size; if you have large fingers, there won't be much area for you to hold. You have to be careful. It's not built in a way so you can remove it in a rush; it's probably best to wiggle the USB out slowly.
* I may question its durability in the long run, especially if one keeps constantly folding the card into USB. I will try to update again in a couple months, and hopefully, it never snaps the wrong way.
However, don't let the cons sway you from buying this, it's still definitely worth the money. If I had known about this card sooner, I would've bought another one instead of some "ordinary" SD card.
**** Update: There also seems to be another product -- SD/MMC USB Card Reader (search "SD/MMC/RS-MMC" on google) -- that is shaped like a thumb drive, where you insert the SD card on the bottom and hides. It's a great alternative to this SD Plus (maybe even better). It also does not cost much (I bought one for $5); now, I can just swap with any of my other standard SD cards, and use it as a USB drive. (No need to fold it, and it makes it much easier to insert/remove the USB while still being compact). If you already own a standard SD card, I highly recommend checking out that product (SD/MMC/RS-MMC).
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Will Not Eject From Canon PowerShot SD1000Oct 07, 2007
By P. Zurich
Sandisk's website specifically says this is compatible with the Canon PowerShot SD1000. While it will record and upload pictures, the SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus USB card WILL NOT EJECT from the camera. There are several other reports of this on other web sites. The divot by the right hinge on this card catches in the small A-shaped retaining clip just inside the Powershot's SD card receptable. The only way to get it out is with a very thin knife! Buyer beware! PS: Camera and card both less than 1 week old. Tested camera w/other cards and normal cards (without the hinge) work just fine. Would have tried the card in other cameras but I am taking it back before it gets stuck someplace again!
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