MICROSD CARD CLASS 06 64GB

Important Factors to Consider Before Buying a Micro SD Card

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Whether for a phone, a camera or any other gadget, buying the right Micro SD Card seems like an easy thing, isn’t it? But, there a lot more to it, if you are not consider few things before buying then you might end up with dysfunctional SD Cards with terrible performance yet again.

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Choosing the Right Speed

Here are the associated logos of SD cards in order from slowest to the fastest:                                                       capture2

Slow→ Fast

If you want to understand how fast your SD card is, then go through the detailed printed on it. A speed-class is mentioned on it which decides its level of performance:

  • SD cards without a class symbol simply means that it is a class 0 card.

  • Class 10 cards are ideal for shooting HD videos or for saving RAW files. These are the fastest among all.

  • Class 2 cards on the other hand are a bit slower, so make sure to buy your SD Card based on your requirement. They are used for standard definition video recordings.

  • Meanwhile, the class 4 & 6 are also ideal for HD Video recordings.

SD cards with slower write speeds might slow down your shot-to-shot time and copying card data on the computer or any other device.

Compatibility

When buying an SD card, you should consider these points and choose the right option. Also make sure to check if the brand you are buying is compatible with your electronic gadget. The micro SD cards fits perfectly in respected slots, however there are three different formats of these cards that determine its compatibility:

  • SD

  • SDHC

  • SDXC (Micro SD, Micro SDHC and Micro SDXC all come under SDXC category)

Card Warranty & Reliability

These are few more important factors to consider before making a purchase. You wouldn’t want your photos to be stored in a memory card which isn’t reliable and does not fail. Buy a card with manufacturer’s warranty and know if the card comes along with free recovery software. Talking about reliability, there are card available in market which are water – proof, magnetic proof and shockproof.

Hence, make sure what type of card does your gadget supports before making a transaction. Find out more about cards at Simmtronics Online Store and get the best deals.