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| FAQs for Product: Tomato PowerSD Set 1GB |
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| Questions & Answers For: Tomato PowerSD Set 1GB |
| Q. What is Secure Digital? |
(Posted: 15th Oct, 2004) |
A. The Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card is a flash memory storage device designed by the consortium of Matsushita Electric (Panasonic), SanDisk and Toshiba to meet the security, capacity, performance and environmental requirements inherent in emerging audio and video consumer electronics devices.
The SD Card design is highly leveraged from the previous MultiMediaCard (or MMC) specification. Key enhancements over the MultiMediaCard include cryptographic security for protection of copyrighted data, a 4X improvement in maximum data transfer rate and a user-selectable write protect switch on the card casing. Improvements in Electro Static Discharge (ESD) tolerance are also provided through enhancements to the card’s protective casing.
Introduction of the SD card effectively replaced MMC cards because of their superior data transfer rates. Products often accept both MMC and SD card standard however the SD card is the card type that should generally be used.
As with all flash memory, SD Memory Cards are non-volatile, which means they do not require power to retain the information stored on them. They are solid-state devices, so they have no moving parts to skip or break down. They will offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity (512MB in 2002), fast data transfer, great flexibility and excellent security. And of course, incredibly small size.
SD facilitates fast, simple, secure downloading of all types of digital files, like music, movies, photos, news — even cooking instructions for your microwave. Once downloaded to your PC, you can organize and store the files as you wish. Then easily transfer the files from your PC to a super-compact SD Memory Card, which will be accepted by a whole variety of future SD-enabled products. Of course, you will also be able to directly record your own audio, video, still photos, and more onto SD Memory Cards, as such products become available. |
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| Q. If I tell you the make and model can you confirm this product works with my device? |
(Posted: 16th Nov, 2004) |
A. If you are still unsure about whether a particular flash memory card works with your device/camera etc. then simply contact us at the bottom of the page using the enquiry form. Try and give us as much information as possible, for example the device name, model etc and what memory card you think it takes. We will confirm for you, 100% whether you are ordering the right product, and within 4-16 hours of your enquiry.
Remember that if you simply remove the existing memory card from the device, it should clearly indicate the type of card (e.g. SD or Compact Flash). If this is the case, then you can order ANY SIZE of this type of card, and it will work 100% guaranteed. |
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| Q. How do I know this card works with my camera/phone/device? |
(Posted: 17th Nov, 2004) |
A. Easy! Check the existing card and see what is written on it. Then click on the category down the left hand side that matches your card.
You can choose any size of card, so even if your current card is only 128MB you can choose a 1GB card (1024MB) and it will be compatible.
Also, all the Ultra cards (these are faster versions) such as Ultra CompactFlash will also work with devices that currently use just CompactFlash (and the same applies to Ultra Secure Digital and Ultra Memory Stick).
The only exception is with MemoryStick. If your existing card is for example a 64MB MemoryStick, then you may also be able to take MemoryStick Pro (check the compatability tool below in this case).
There is also a compatability check tool at the sandisk site - you can click on the link below to choose your device:
Flash Memory Card Compatability Check
If you are still unsure, use our contact page to lodge a request and we will confirm the compatability normally that day. Remember too, that we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee for all orders. |
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