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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: iowtheme on March 20, 2010, 04:49:44 PM
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Hi All
Which is the BEST Manufactuer Compact flash card to Buy
Thank All
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SanDisk cards seem to be the most compatible.
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I think Lexar and Sandisk have the best reputation, both also come with recovery software which is very useful if you select format by mistake (like I did once!).
Flash has a finite lifetime and will eventually die, I have also heard stories of these companies recovering data from what were seemingly completely dead cards. That's good to know if you do weddings or any professional photography / video.
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Canon ones are usually good too.
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I think Lexar and Sandisk have the best reputation, both also come with recovery software which is very useful if you select format by mistake (like I did once!).
Flash has a finite lifetime and will eventually die, I have also heard stories of these companies recovering data from what were seemingly completely dead cards. That's good to know if you do weddings or any professional photography / video.
A good magician to recover ALL datas: Imre ANTAL (http://www.sosdisquedur.com/antal_cv.htm) (ex-Chief Editor of the French magazine "AMIGA CONCEPT").
And don't forget that CF are not Hard Drive: some may have a lifetime shorter (many read/write)!!!
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Hi All
Which One ( On Ebay All £10 each )
Sandisk Ultra II 4GB
KINGSTON 4GB
Integral 4GB
Thank
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Not the integral one !!!
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Then I buy the CF Card and set it up with my A1200
can i unplug CF Card for the Amiga and put it in to my PC to download file is this possible
thank
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look like i will be buying the Sandisk Ultra II 4GB
thank for all you help the CF Card
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Then I buy the CF Card and set it up with my A1200
can i unplug CF Card for the Amiga and put it in to my PC to download file is this possible
thank
sure, it is. using UAE, for instance.
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I've always had good luck with SanDisk Ultra II cards, they work fine assuming you get a real one. Transfer between Amiga (PCMCIA) and PC is no problem. I like to format and install everything using WinUAE on the PC, stick the card in your Amiga and you're done.
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I've used many different brands and models, and I've had problems with many of them except for all the SanDisk cards, which all work with no problems. I learned my lesson a while ago, and only buy SanDisk CF and SD cards for my Amigas now. I install and format them in real Amigas, and have used them in IDE and PCMCIA adapters in A1200s, A600s and a CD32 with SX32.
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I agree, SanDisk always worked great for me.
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Okay so if there is a concensus that Sandisk are the ones to go for, Was there any trouble with Sandisk not reporting as 'Fixed Disk' ? Which i Believe is needed for them to act as an SSD ?
Also, did people buying Sandisk Compactflash, buy them on Ebay ? and did you seek out a 'Genuine Dealer' or take a punt with the Hong Kong sellers with a chance of getting Fake Sandisk ?
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No funny issues with mine, they just worked. I walked into Best Buy and bought them off the shelf.
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No funny issues with mine, they just worked. I walked into Best Buy and bought them off the shelf.
Ahhh okay then from a 'Bricks and Mortar' store, so no issues with worrying about if they are genuine then.
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Another recommendation for Sandisk and yes, purchase at a real store - NOT ePay!
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Thing is, buying RAM or flash memory from a brick and mortar store is a 2X price multiplier at the absolute best.
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SanDisk is the best and the more Amiga compatible.
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Thing is, buying RAM or flash memory from a brick and mortar store is a 2X price multiplier at the absolute best.
..but 2X cheap is generally still cheap. Prices have dropped like crazy on these things, I think it's worth the extra $10-$20 for something you know is going to work, and don't forget the instant gratification factor, that's worth a few bucks.
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Thing is, buying RAM or flash memory from a brick and mortar store is a 2X price multiplier at the absolute best.
True.
But there are companies that are fabricating a lot of FAKE CF products these days.
The theory is that the false products can be avoided at a brick and mortar store.
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Okay well i purchased 2x 4GB Sandisk Ultra from an Ebay seller (please do not groan)
He is advertising *GENUINE*, or double your money back. thing is, I chose him as the Ebay lists him in the Compactflash guide or what ever it is, he *IS* listed as a GENUINE seller.
Shops round me are like $60 or more for ONE card, I got 2 for $50.
Needless to say, i will be engaging Sandisk to verify its authenticity. (I have been rather heavy on a few sellers lately).
http://reviews.ebay.com.au/FAKE-SanDisk-Ultra-Compact-Flash-Cards-Exposed_W0QQugidZ10000000000792498
Actually, out of the three Ebay list, he is the only one left actively trading.