SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus 2GB Card by SanDisk
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Digital camera reviews of SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus 2GB Card
Digital camera Review: Fast 2GB SD Card with Built-in USB Connectivity
Summary: 5 Stars
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 2GB 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 2GB SD card straight into your laptop or computer through the USB port. No need for a card reader.
This card works in Treos, digital cameras, and anything else that takes a type I 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.
Digital camera Review: Fast and convienient card. Highly recommended. Worth paying a bit more.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was using some a couple of regular 2GB SD cards previous to this and I have seen quite the speed increase with this Ultra II card. I have benefited mostly from the read time when loading to the computer, but taking continuous shots seems faster too. I don't have a digital SLR, but I do take continuous shots (without the flash, as that takes time between shots) quickly with a Canon SD800. When I take photos of our newborn (frequenty) I need it to be fast, and it is. This card is well worth the investment! If I ever need another card, this will be the one. Compared to other cards I think it's a great deal faster and very convienient to have no need for a reader.Digital camera Review: Fast and useful without the need for a reader!
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a Canon S2IS and an S3IS. The burst modes and video capture in my cameras can quickly fill a card. At this price for 2GB, I could not resist. Though I own the 1GB Extreme III version of the Sandisk SD card, I have noticed no speed difference in the performance of the cameras. I also use the 1GB version of the Ultra II SD Plus USB and the USB plug comes in very handy when you are away from home and want to transfer photos to another computer. This SD card virtually eliminates the need for a card reader. I still use a card reader for routine data transfers because the flap is small and I have big fingers. I could see how some people might be worried about breaking the card or the flap cover but mine has been quite durable over the past year. I have to push it quite hard when inserting the card into my Mac's USB port but neither of my Ultra II cards have sufferred any cracks or damage. The Extreme III card does seem to upload to my Mac slightly faster than the Ultra II but the difference is marginal. This speed is only evident when I am uploading multiple large files with lots of Video! I compared the Extreme III and Ultra II in my Canon 20D and still no difference in speed. Other reviewers have noted that the card is wider and might get stuck in the camera. I have not had this problem and use this card in my four Canons. I also tried this out in a variety of other ultra compact and SLR digital cameras without any problems. Perhaps the flap was not closed all the way??? In any event, the convenience of the built in USB plug cannot be overstated and makes this card design a real winner!Digital camera Review: Fast and way more functionality than a standard SD card
Summary: 5 Stars
Very fast little SD card. The USB functionality is so very useful - definitely worth the extra 5 bucks!Digital camera Review: Fast, Straight to USB, great Price.
Summary: 5 Stars
This little Sandisk card makes my workflow so much easier. First of all it's fast. I have a Nikon D40 DSLR, and this card is fast enough to keep up with the burst mode. I haven't had an issue where the card seemed to lag. I have removed the extra step of getting my card reader and cables, I don't need that anymore. Secondly, it doesn't cost much more than the Ultra II SD card without USB. And USB in card is awesome, (check my pictures) I was leery about how sturdy an SD card that flips open would be. But after reading the positive reviews I decided to risk it and boy am I glad. I was expecting to get a card reader and all that but now all I do is take the card out of the camera, flip it open and fits into any USB port. The card "snaps" open and you hear a little click and it locks closed. Awesome.
The fit of the card is tight on my mac ports. I tried both USB ports on my Mac, on the Mac and on my keyboard. Transferring 200mb took about 8 seconds, the keyboard took abit longer.
On my 6 megapixel DSLR I can fit 260 Raw and 560 High Quality JPEGs.
You seriously can't go wrong with this card, sure other brands are cheaper but the USB feature for me was worth the extra money. The card comes with a clear plastic case and a keychain case. I might get a second one to use as a flash drive. If you have doubts, get it, you won't be sorry. Definitely one of my must have gadgets. Highly Recommended. Cheers.