Different classes of Micro-SD cards for Motorola Razor (16g)
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I will be purchasing a new Motorola Razr Xt 912 ( 16g) in May. I have been researching witch micro SD card to buy and notice they come in different classes (how fast they operate). Witch one is recommended for the 16g razor? I don't mind spending extra for a different class but is it worth it? Any help would be appreciated...
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ncoclub wrote:
I will be purchasing a new Motorola Razr Xt 912 ( 16g) in May. I have been researching witch micro SD card to buy and notice they come in different classes (how fast they operate). Witch one is recommended for the 16g razor? I don't mind spending extra for a different class but is it worth it? Any help would be appreciated...
I have a 32 GB class 10 and am very happy with it. No lag even when shooting HD movies. The SD Association has the following recommendations:
Class 2 : H.264 video recording, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 video recording
Class 4: MEPG-2 (HDTV) video recording, digital still camera (DSC) consecutive photo shooting
Class 6: Mega-pixel DSC consecutive photo shooting, professional video camera
Class 10: Full HD video recording, HD still picture consecutive shooting
I've read some speculation that the phone can't utilize speeds over class 6 but that is incorrect. Per Matt (Forums Moderator at Motorola support), "The Class 10 card will work at rated speed for video recording. But if you were loading the SD card with media from your PC, it would transfer at the Class 6 speed of about 8 MB/s."
Hope that answers your question.
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Thanks, Sally. I haven't seen that description of the classes of SD cards before.
To the OP, I haven't purchased a SD card higher then a class 4 yet, but I don't recommend a class 2 for a high end smartphone anymore.
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Thanks to all for your replies. I think I will go with either the class 6 or 10 based on your responses. Have a good one!!!
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Found a 16g class 6 at newegg for $14.99 with adapter + free shipping
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On Verizon's web site there selling the 32 Gig Sd's for $69.99 plus S&H take a look B33
Plus they have some other nice Deals for the Razr Maxx on there as Well... Time to go Shopping B
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I purchased a PNY 32 GB class 10 from Amazon for under $38. Works great. It also includes the full size SDHC adapter.
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That's a good deal Sally. On stuff like that though i like to stick with Verizon so if there is any issues from the S.D. Card or accessorie stuff!..Verizon can't say it was bought some were Else & deny it..but that's just me.
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Only problem is that Verizon charges too much for their SD cards. I was always told more than $1 per G is too much? Please comment. I am new to this....
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I don't buy a SD card from Verizon. I can find the same product from Amazon, Best Buy, Staples and even Walmart for a better price.
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They can be at the Stores but what i posted is online price an there is free shipping to your Door! An at one time those 32 gig S.D"s were over $150.00 So to me this isn't a bad deal an you can't beat the free shipping.
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Thanks for the info
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I would not buy that SD card, B33. If you look at the specs here you cannot even find what class it is! How can you compare it to others when they don't tell you that?
Plus, even it if is a class 10 (which I seriously doubt) it is still too high compared to other sellers - $70. Besides the PNY I already mentioned for $38, Amazon has a Samsung 32 gb class 10 with adapter and reader for $38.50. And 592 reviews of 4+ stars.
If you're talking chargers and cables, yes, I would go with Motorola approved accessories. But where you buy them doesn't matter as far as your warranty or any other issues. But for this kind of stuff, where there is no recommended Motorola /Verizon product, I would do just what the OP did and see what others have used and how it's worked out.
As to the OP's question about more than $1/GB being too much, you can't really say because the price is going to be dependent on other variables such as the class of the card. Shop around, look at the reviews, and get the best deal you can. If you buy at some place like Amazon, you can always return it if it doesn't work. But I think with any of these major players you shouldn't have a problem.
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Wow that was interesting Sally: I went on a Search since you got my Attention an i wanted Answers for my self just to see if Sandisk had any thing.. that was in the Same Category of the Disk you showed Me. An i did this not just because i wanted to just go with Sandisk but because if we want our phones to excel for us we need the Best in the Business when it comes to Storing our Memories an other things that's dear to our Heart's.
This is what i found that Sandisk is offering in a Class { 6 } style Card:: To see Prices please Go to SanDisk's Website Thank You B33
Get more speed (up to 30 MB/sec* and enabled Class 6) for faster photo, Full HD† video and app performance on your mobile phone or tablet with SanDisk Mobile Ultra™ microSDHC™ memory cards. The included SD™ adapter lets you quickly transfer files from your PC to your mobile phone or tablet - so you can get the most out of your mobile phone. Do more with SanDisk mobile memory cards.
- Record more in Full HD† with enabled Class 6 video recording capability
- Transfer more files with faster transfer speeds up to 30 MB/sec*
- Easily transfer files to and from your PC with the included SD™ adapter
- Organize and transfer your photos, videos and music with included SanDisk Media Manager software‡
- Available in 4 GB, 8 GB 16 GB, and 32 GB** capacities
- Backed by a lifetime limited*** warranty
Not all devices support microSDHC™ memory cards. Contact your device manufacturer for details.
* Up to 30 MB/sec read speed. Write speed lower. Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes.
** 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage.
*** 10 years in Germany. Lifetime warranty in regions not recognizing "limited" warranty.
† Compatible device required. Full HD (1920x1080) and HD (1280x720) video support may vary based upon host device, file size, resolution, compression, bit rate, content, and other factors. See: www.sandisk.com/HD.
‡ Software download and installation required
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Yes, I saw that B33. I'm sure it's a fine card but realize it is a class 6 so be sure your read the * info by "Get more speed (up to 30 MB/sec* and enabled Class 6) " 30 MB/sec is read speed. Class is figured on write speed which I don't see them mentioning.
Write speeds vary somewhat my manufacturer but you can find the guidelines for SD cards here in Wiki. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with class 6, but I don't want you to think that they came up with some special class 6 that's running faster than a class 10.
If you have an interest in the topic, you might also find Flash Memory Cards: What you need to know an interesting article. That and the SD Association site, will give you a lot of good info. There's no wrong choice if it's the one that meets your needs. I'm no expert on the subject. I just went with a class 10 because I shoot HD video and didn't want a lag. But maybe I could go with a class 6 and be fine. I have no idea.
Btw, if you want to test the read/write speeds of your card there are apps like SD Tools that you can get.
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Hey I'm Glad you are on top of it Sally because i had know Clue Seriously i thought all HD Cards were the same an you opened for me a new can of Worms. An that could be why some of my Pictures turned out like they Did you know it kind of ticks me off. Not at You at all. At my self because up to now i thought what i seen out there i thought was the best but it wasn't even close. But Now it is.. Hey were are those one's that award Community Leaders Sally needs to be one.. { Right Now }
All fun aside.. Miss Sally thanks Again Ok! B
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I saw those as well. The article from PC magazine that Sally recommended was very informative....I wonder how nany out there are not getting the proper use from their smartphone because they dont know these things?
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Many interesting thoughts. I checked out the SanDisk site, andf they offer a 64-gig card. Here're the details:
SanDisk Mobile Ultra 64 GB
microSD Extended Capacity (microSDXC)
I swung my the local Verizon store to ask if they had any phone that had this as an option. No. I asked if I could try it out on a phone before upgrading, to see if it worked. No. Has anyone heard of these? cards? Will they work with Razzrs? Thanks in advance.
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The max size of SD card that android phones can handle is 32 GB. At least that's what I have seen.
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KlaiFleng wrote:
Many interesting thoughts. I checked out the SanDisk site, andf they offer a 64-gig card. Here're the details:
SanDisk Mobile Ultra 64 GB
microSD Extended Capacity (microSDXC)I swung my the local Verizon store to ask if they had any phone that had this as an option. No. I asked if I could try it out on a phone before upgrading, to see if it worked. No. Has anyone heard of these? cards? Will they work with Razzrs? Thanks in advance.
Yes, according to this article on XDADevelopers, they do.
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According to my Gut Feeling an a Call to Motorola will Determine this for Me: I Don't care what a Magazine/Developer says if the Device or Devices say the Capacity is {32Gig} you better not Monkey around with it. Because it could Darn sure Damage it an i will tell you this i bet it's not by covered by the Warranty! if something happens to the Device while it's in it...
I wanted to add this an I am not trying to bend tensions on here but it's like this: MOTOROLA , VERIZON AN THE SD CARD COMPANIES as far as i can SEE has not give the Green Light to Use 64GB Cards in these Devices. So to me telling some one yes you can use something that has not gotten the Green Light. Is like telling them hey Go ahead an Cross the Street even though the Light is Red...
Get faster performance and maximum storage for your photos, apps and Full HD† videos. With 64 GB** capacity and transfer speeds up to 30 MB/sec*, SanDisk Mobile Ultra™ microSDXC™ memory cards are perfect for the latest microSDXC™-enabled high-performance smartphones and superphones - plus the included SD™ adapter lets you quickly transfer files from your PC or other SD™ enabled device - so you can get more out of your mobile device. Do more with SanDisk mobile memory cards
- Store more with 64 GB** storage capacity
- Faster performance with transfer speeds up to 30 MB/sec*
- Easily transfer files to and from your PC with the included SD™ adapter
- Organize and transfer your photos, videos and music with included SanDisk Media Manager software‡
Not all devices support microSDXC™ memory cards. Contact your device manufacturer for details
* Up to 30 MB/sec read speed. Write speed lower. Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes.
** 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage.
† Compatible device required. Full HD (1920x1080) and HD (1280x720) video support may vary upon host device, file size, resolution, compression, bit rate, content and other factors. See: www.sandisk.com/HD
‡ Download and installation required
