Micro SD memory cards are extremely small, much smaller than their normal SD card counterparts.
In recent years, this has also meant a smaller capacity size but with the advent of SDHC (SD High Capacity) storage capacity is no longer an issue.
SDHC has allowed memory card manufacturers to boost the memory of these cards from an initial 2GB into the 8GB-16GB range.
They’ve lost FAT16 file system compatibility but this is no longer an issue if you’re using an operating system since Windows XP, Tiger on the Macintosh or using the memory card for use in an old mobile phone that doesn’t support it.
SDHC includes the Class 4 and Class 6 specs which means data can be read and written much faster; 4MBps and 6Mbps respectively.
With an SD adaptor or USB 2.0 card reader, you’ll never need to worry about being able to save your documents, movies or photos to a micro sd memory card.
At the current time, 16GB is the highest capacity for a micro sd memory card so if you require a larger memory, it’s better to opt for just an SD card.
If you need a micro SD card regardless, it’s suggested only purchasing 1 large capacity one and numerous smaller ones due to the cost savings. If money isn’t an issue, by all means by as many larger ones as you like.
While micro sd memory cards are unlikely to replace your external hard drive or USB memory card any time soon, they’re getting cheap and cheaper and it won’t be longer until we see 32, 64 and 128GB micro sd memory cards on the market.
As always, stick to the quality brands such as SanDisk and Kingston to ensure data integrity and fast read/write speeds.