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James Emory · November 29th, 2004, 01:24 AM

What is the difference between a flash card and a memory stick. Sounds like the same thing.

Jeff Donald · November 29th, 2004, 07:40 AM

Memory stick is a proprietary format card (remember Beta tapes?) that only fit Sony cameras and a few select devices. Compact Flash cards fit many more products, and have much higher capacity.

James Emory · November 29th, 2004, 09:38 AM

Do I need a separate flash card reader or adapter for my PC or should they work in my PCI slot by themselves?

Tommy Haupfear · November 29th, 2004, 10:48 AM

James, I would opt for an external USB 2.0 multi-format card reader.

James Emory · December 9th, 2004, 06:40 PM

I ended up getting a Sandisk 6 in 1 multi-card reader. It fits into my PCI slot on my laptop and reads most cards available. It's much easier to manage because of it's size.

Tommy Haupfear · December 9th, 2004, 06:51 PM

Gotcha I didn't know you were referring to PCMCIA slots when you referenced PCI slots on your PC. I though we were talking about a desktop.

Anyway, congrats on the purchase!

James Emory · December 9th, 2004, 07:47 PM

Well, if I need to load to a desktop, I guess I'll have to use the cradle and/or the USB cable that came with the kit. The multi-card reader is a good thing to have if I need to look at images from someone else's camera with their memory card(s).

November 29th, 2004, 01:24 AM	#1
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Flash Cards and Memory Sticks What is the difference between a flash card and a memory stick. Sounds like the same thing.

November 29th, 2004, 07:40 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Memory stick is a proprietary format card (remember Beta tapes?) that only fit Sony cameras and a few select devices. Compact Flash cards fit many more products, and have much higher capacity. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 29th, 2004, 09:38 AM	#3
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Do I need a separate flash card reader or adapter for my PC or should they work in my PCI slot by themselves?

November 29th, 2004, 10:48 AM	#4
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	James, I would opt for an external USB 2.0 multi-format card reader.

December 9th, 2004, 06:40 PM	#5
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	I ended up getting a Sandisk 6 in 1 multi-card reader. It fits into my PCI slot on my laptop and reads most cards available. It's much easier to manage because of it's size.

December 9th, 2004, 06:51 PM	#6
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Gotcha I didn't know you were referring to PCMCIA slots when you referenced PCI slots on your PC. I though we were talking about a desktop. Anyway, congrats on the purchase!

December 9th, 2004, 07:47 PM	#7
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Well, if I need to load to a desktop, I guess I'll have to use the cradle and/or the USB cable that came with the kit. The multi-card reader is a good thing to have if I need to look at images from someone else's camera with their memory card(s).