SanDisk SDSDH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package) by SanDisk
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Digital camera reviews of SanDisk SDSDH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package)
Digital camera Review: Defective Card
Summary: 1 Stars
Within a week of purchase, the card basically "froze." I couldn't add or delete files, and couldn't even format the card in an attempt to "reset" it (yes, I did check the lock tab; visually the card was unlocked). I have other cards of various brands and storage capacities and have never had this type of problem. Looking at some of the other reviews, it seems that this really isn't an isolated issue. My concern (and seemingly that of the other 1-star reviewers), was the virtually immediate failure of this particular product. I was more fortunate than other reviewers seem to have been - I purchased mine through a reputable bricks and mortar store which allowed me to exchange. Yes, I did exchange it, and (at least so far) no problems with the new one. The bimodal distribution of reviews suggests that this is a quality control issue. Some of us have purchased lemons from what seems to be an overall (when it does work) decent product. When this happens, the consumer depends upon the companies making and selling the product to stand behind it . . .
As always, let the buyer beware. That's how these customer forums can help - they let you see what real people are experiencing. It's certainly not scientific, being a non-random sample, but at least if you're reading this, you can decide whether or not to risk your hard earned $$ based on what others have experienced. If you get a bad one, well at least you knew about the possibility! Hopefully you won't. Generally, human nature what it is, a higher percentage of dissatisfied customers will write about their troubles, so the percentage of 1-stars in this series of reviews is hopefully not a reflection on the percentage of bad cards out there.
Lessons learned?
1. For me, though I still have this card (a new one, and hopefully one that I'd have given 5 stars to had I not lost the quality control lottery with card #1), I won't trust it with single copy files (though that's nothing new; I don't trust any form of storage for single copies - always back-up!!). I use it simply for portability and convenience.
2. If I were using it in a camera, I'd download it every single day (or after every significant photo session), because from the negative reviews, like mine, you'll never know when it might fail (one day or years later!).
3. If you see a good deal on this card, and plan to buy it, make sure that the company you're purchasing it from will allow you to return, or at least exchange, it.
Digital camera Review: Digital Memory Card
Summary: 5 Stars
Unable to rate. Listed as 5 because forced to put in a number. See remainingcomments about similar card. Bought this one as a spare. Have not yet used. Have similar 1 GB card, not Ultra, and have been satisfied.Digital camera Review: Digital pictures, this is a must
Summary: 5 Stars
As alway the tiny memory that most digital cameras come with isn't enough. Purchase a lot of memory as with this memory card and don't worry about all the pic you "could" have taken.Digital camera Review: Do not get this card!
Summary: 1 Stars
This SD card is highly unreliable.
I purchased mine for a trip to Europe and the firs time I used I got the message that the card did not work. I was not able to reformat it.
I sent it to Sandisk who replaced the old card with a new one.
I got the same problem after using card again. Therefore, I had to purchase a program to recovere the pictures on the card. So I am out of $40 for the software plus I have an SD card that is not reliable.
When I contacted Sandisk customer service I requested they change that card for another type of card. They refused.
Lexar cards are more reliable and the price is not higher.
Digital camera Review: Does the job at a low price
Summary: 5 Stars
This memory card is great - great quality and allows my 6 mp camera to take TONS of pictures. I highly recommend this product.