Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512) (Retail Package)

by Kingston

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006GETD
• Item model number: CF/512
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 24, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Kingston's standard CompactFlash is for everyday use of digital cameras, PDA's, and MP3 players. These standard cards are the perfect solution for additional storage on these devices. These rugged, low-power cards can store loads of digital data and offer users high quality at a great price.

One of the world's most popular digital mass-storage devices, CompactFlash memory cards from Kingston bridge the gap between hungry storage requirements and affordability. Users of digital cameras, PDAs and other digital devices can quickly and easily download or transfer digital files between various digital devices and the Internet, using a card that easily fits in the palm of the hand.

With the speed of a memory chip and better portability than a floppy, Kingston CompactFlash memory cards offer greater storage than many other media cards, at a fraction of the cost. They're available in a variety of capacities, so users are sure to find the right size to fit their needs. Best of all, Kingston's legendary quality and reliability are a standard feature on every card.

Features

• Dimensions - 1.43'' x 1.68'' x .13'' (36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm) - CF Type 1
• Speed - 3.7 - 6MB/sec. read rate
• 1.5 - 5MB/sec. write rate
• Operating Temperature - 32o F to 140o F (0o C to 60o C)
• Storage Temperature - -4o F to 185o F (-20o C to 85o C)
• Standardized - complies with CompactFlash Association specification standards
• Small - one-third the size of a full-size PC card
• Easy - plug-and-play
• Guaranteed - lifetime warranty
• Versatile - compatible with PC Card Type II adapters
• Economical - autosleep mode preserves system battery life
• Data retention - 10 years

Product Description

Kingston's standard CompactFlash is for everyday use of digital cameras, PDA's and MP3 players. These standard cards are the perfect solution for additional storage on these devices. These rugged, low-power cards can store loads of digital data and offer users high quality at a great price. One of the world's most popular digital mass-storage devices, CompactFlash memory cards from Kingston bridge the gap between hungry storage requirements and affordability. Users of digital cameras, PDAs and other digital devices can quickly and easily download or transfer digital files between various digital devices and the Internet, using a card that easily fits in the palm of the hand. With the speed of a memory chip and better portability than a floppy, Kingston CompactFlash memory cards offer greater storage than many other media cards, at a fraction of the cost. They're available in a variety of capacities, so users are sure to find the right size to fit their needs. Best of all, Kingston's legendary quality and reliability are a standard feature on every card.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Kingston = SLOW, January 15, 2004

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Phil (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

This Kingston card uses a multi-level-cell (MLC) Flash made by Toshiba and writes much slower than the single-level-cell (SLC) models. I would avoid Kingston if you have a high resolution digital camera or frequently use the burst mode on your camera to take several pictures back to back. For MP3 players or lower resolution cameras, this card may be fine. Just keep in mind that it will also take longer to write MP3s from your computer to this card than it will with others. I would opt for a card made by SimpleTech, which is in the same price category but much faster.

55 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, March 13, 2003

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parrhesiastes "ti esti" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

Well theres nothing much to say about when it comes to Compact Flashes, they are all nearly the same (except for speed) and Kingston done the job well in this area. I am using my card with Cannon PowerShot G3 (Digital Camera) and the results are pretty amazing, its definitely faster than the card which is shipped with the camera (and many other brands like sandisk, viking, etc)and i had no problems using/installing it.
I am using the Lexar FireWire card reader which transfer the whole card into my laptop in seconds.
Kingsoton == five stars.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300, December 8, 2003

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GirlOnTheBay (Boston MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

It would be really great if Amazon and other resellers did a better job outlining which accessories were compatible with which products. This is stated as a CF Type I card yet this does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300--another, more expensive Kingston card, must be used.