Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

Hi Everyone,

I'm running a class 2 Sandisk 16gb in my Verizon Touch Pro 2 and I'm thinking of upgrading to a class 6 based on a few other posts. The other reason is that I've had this card since my 6800 and I'm afraid of it failing in the near future (already backed up just in case).

Two questions- would a class 6 card speed up access times to say playing an mp3 or loading a video to watch and would it make the video generally play smoother (it's pretty good now but always looking for that extra polish) on the TP2.

2nd question- what brand would you recommend? I was on Sandisks site and didn't see anything about a class 6 16gb but a google search came up with some names.

Thanks for your recommendations and help, it's always appreciated.

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

I would definnitely recommend that you upgrade past your class 2, even if it's only for the speed improvement. I upgraded to a class 4 and the improved performance was remarkable.

Videos are still a bit jittery compared with my TyTN2/Kaiser (which only enjoyed the benefits of the class 2 card) .. but from what i've seen here, there are other factors at play in this regard than just the speed of the card.

As for brands, I only have access to Sandisk, so i don't have anything to compare with against them.

Hope this helps

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

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Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

higher class simply means higher minimum read rate(class 2- 2mb/sec, class 8 - 8mb/sec etc) so it depends on what you use it for. If playing high bit rate videos or copying large files you will definatly notice difference between class 2 and 6, for most apps you will not notice any difference(unless its a GPS nav soft with preloaded maps or comparable "big ones"). Most cards work higher than what they are rated for though(my personal experience with most sandisks) and some cheaper do not work at the class they are advertised at(no names), only way is to test the card you get and/or read reviews for the one on sale:)

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

u really wont notice a difference in card to phone transfer times. but u'll notice faster pc to card speed if ur mem card reader up to date. i use recso explorer and it shows the transfer speed like vista/7 does. i gotta class 2 16gb as well and my transfer times from phone/card peak at about 100kbps. from pc/card it get about 2mbps. a class 6 in theory should give u up to 6mbps. but only if ur cpu can keep up w/ it.

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

100kb/sec? you must be transferring a lot of small files - try your speed with larger ones(like 10-500mb) i average 5mb/sec with class 4 card(Sandisk) and 6mb on class 6(a-data) on Windows 7 as well(direct connect via USB with Total Commander or MS File Explorer)

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

well, yea, y would i be moving large files from my card 2 my phone? lol

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

you wont notice it while playing a video.... I have a class 2 and its just fine, plays videos movies and etc. beautifully...... Only notice it during pc to phone file transfer, but as far as on ya phone no diff......

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

There is still a price premium for 16GB Class 6 cards. Unless you're constantly transferring huge files, wait until they're comparable in price/GB to the 8GB cards.

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

yea personally i dont think it would effect major on which class you have in a PDA but other uses yea data tranfers back and forth maybe over 1gb files...like me i have 6 full movies bunch of pictures and 3-4gb of music and i have no bog or freezing ect. its smooth...but you can waste extra bucks for the class 6 lol..bought a sandisk class 4 16gb ultra mobile for 30bucks new..i do have few more seconds to wait for few mb to tranfer.

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

Thanks for the help everyone, I'll probably at this point go with a class 4 since it won't seem to make a difference on the phone side but transferring from PC to card would be an improvement.

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

yea thats a good choice i mean class 4 is in the middle not the slowest one thats what i bought save some bucks on something you might not even feel the difference on your phone..

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

A little late to the thread here, but I myself use only a CLASS 2 sandisk (2GB) and I've never had a problem with lag. I even run iGO8 turn-by-turn nav off of it and it has never lagged out on me

When I first got the card I thought it would only be a temporary purchase since I originally planned on upgrading to a class 6 later... but now that I've seen the class 2 perform just fine from everything I've thrown at it, I think I'll just stick with the class 2 and save the money

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

From PC to your card(while in phone) lol

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

The classes do mean something these are industry standard rating for the speed not opions and if you do proper benchmarking you do see the speed difference between the cards. this very apperant when transfering files with onboard gps maps the screen refresh is much quicker and when playing large videos from the card.
http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/speed_class/

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

If you flash your phone and move lots of cab files from your PC to your phone, or you play music / videos, Go for the faster card. If not, you are on the wrong site. ;)

Re: Is it worth upgrading to a class 6 microsd card and which ones for the TP2?
 

I was contemplating too about getting a higher class card but luckily I found a class 6 Ridata 16gb for $48.99 at newegg.com. If you want a cheaper class 2 you can get a Polaroid brand at frys.com $24.99 after MIR.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820183245 (this just became available but it might run out fast)

http://www.frys.com/product/5885833?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG (Sale price started today)