Kingston 512 MB CompactFlash Card and Adapter (CF/512ADP)

by Kingston

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006GETE
• Item model number: CF/512ADP
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• 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 (CF/512ADP) 512MB CompactFlash Card + Adapter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE of Kingston REBATES!, October 29, 2005

By 

prodesma (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingston 512 MB CompactFlash Card and Adapter (CF/512ADP) (Personal Computers)

Beware of KINGSTON rebates!

Of course, I hope your experience would differ, if you were to buy Kingston product(s), but mine was terrible.

I bought a Kingston CompactFlash card that offered a $50 mail-in rebate. I promptly (as in, the day AFTER I received the item delivery) went to photocopy my rebate certificate and UPC code and sales receipt; then sent it all on its merry way. Yes, I was well within the rebate period, both for the purchase AND for the postmark date. My purchase was a valid retailer (think HUGE online e-tailer).

The rebate REQUIRED sending THE ENTIRE ORIGINAL UPC label, which was like the entire outside package for my CF card, about the size of 1 ½ business cards when flattened. No problem.

About TWO MONTHS later, I get a letter saying "your rebate request was denied because you failed to furnish the appropriate ORIGINAL UPC code as required by the rebate offer."

Well, now WHAT? I can't RE-SEND the original (it was already in their possession). I called, and they insisted on repeating what the letter said. I re-sent my PHOTOCOPIES and they said a photocopy is invalid proof of purchase.

After another 6 weeks of pursuing this, I figured this is their scam. They simply wouldn't honor the rebate. And without the ORIGINAL UPC in my possession, I couldn't really submit to their requirements.

If you're looking for a RAM upgrade, I'd suggest you look at a quality company like OCZ (the BEST!), or Patriot, Geil, or Corsair. If you're looking for a value Flash Memory Card, I might suggest SanDisk.

For one, Kingston does NOT make the best products, they are VALUE-driven products.

Two, there are competitors to Kingston with just as good or better value-to-performance ratios at the same prices.

Three, Kingston will not stand behind their customer as I have experienced.

I urge you to, please, be cautious of Kingston and their rebate scams.