Motorola V710
These SanDisk Cards...
I did some quick browsing at bestbuy.com, looks like we'll be dropping about $50 on these cards (thats for 128MB). Anybody know if there are companies besides SanDisk that makes these (a reliable knock off of sorts, just not as expensive?). I think I underestimated the costs of these little guys.
On that same note- I know an mp3 will take up 3-4MB, how much will these 3 min video files take up? I think on a computer its about a MB for every minute of video (more or less)...but it won't be as large of a frame and I'm assuming lower quality (are they .mpeg/.wav/.avi files?). If anybody's got an educated guess on the file size of the video clips, thanks in advance!
On that same note- I know an mp3 will take up 3-4MB, how much will these 3 min video files take up? I think on a computer its about a MB for every minute of video (more or less)...but it won't be as large of a frame and I'm assuming lower quality (are they .mpeg/.wav/.avi files?). If anybody's got an educated guess on the file size of the video clips, thanks in advance!
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I always thought SanDisk was on the lower end of pricing for memory cards compared to other vendors. Maybe not, though. Of course, if they are the only mfr of these cards they'll obviously be able to charge a premium for them until someone else gets on the bandwagon. It'll be a tough sell unless some other devices start using these cards or the V710 sells a LOT of units.
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SanDisk IS the low-end of digital media, generally. When you see 256 Mb Compact Flash cards at Costco they are the very slow speed SanDisk ones. However, they do make a higher end series of cards also. Usually the best digital media in any format is made by Lexar or Delkin, although certain formats are all made in the same place regardless of what is printed on the label. In case you are wondering, I sell digital cameras along with wireless phones.
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This format was created by Sandisk, and NOT specifically for the 710, although the 710 is the first to use it. Give it a bit of time, and other memory manufacturers will make them also. There will also be a bunch of new "ultra small" devices coming out over the next 6-12 months that will use it. Look for it to be used in some watches, other cell phones, micro-PDAs, micro-MP3 players, and devices like those.
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As there are no devices currently on the market to support the chip, Sandisk hasn't felt the need to rush this to market. My gut feeling is that the Verizon stores will probably sell an overpriced 32 Mb or 64 Mb one within a month or so of starting to sell the phone.
Sandisk has started production of the unit, but hasn't started to ship them yet.
Here is a good background page:
http://www.sandisk.com/pressrelease/20040227.html »
I would also keep an eye on www.pricewatch.com, as they're pretty good about keeping up with what's new on the market.
Also watch for the adaptor they're going to make, that allows you to use the Transflash in an SD slot -- Handy for when you want to transfer files, but don't want to buy a new reader.
Sandisk has started production of the unit, but hasn't started to ship them yet.
Here is a good background page:
http://www.sandisk.com/pressrelease/20040227.html »
I would also keep an eye on www.pricewatch.com, as they're pretty good about keeping up with what's new on the market.
Also watch for the adaptor they're going to make, that allows you to use the Transflash in an SD slot -- Handy for when you want to transfer files, but don't want to buy a new reader.
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Where did you see TransFlash cards on bestbuy.com? I didn't think they were available yet, and I can't find them anywhere on the site. 😕 Could you post the link?
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