Sony MSA64A 64 MB Memory Stick Media

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004ZB57
• Item model number: MSA64A
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #97 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Accessories > Digital Camera Accessories > Memory Cards > Memory Sticks
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 18, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Extremely compact and only 0.14 ounces in weight, this Sony Memory Stick offers outstanding data storage. This revolutionary medium is ideal for transferring data to a host of connected multimedia devices, and boasts a storage size of 128 MB with a write speed of 1.5 MBps and a read speed of 2.45 MBps.

A rugged 10-pin connector ensures foolproof insertion, easy removal, and reliable connections. An erasure-prevention switch helps prevent accidental deletions of stored data, while Original Serial Protocol ensures forward compatibility with higher-capacity models to be developed in the future.

Product Description

MODEL- MSA64A VENDOR- SONY ELECTRONICS INC FEATURES-64MB Memory Stick (Flash memory) 200Mhz Data Transfer Rate. Smaller than a stick of chewing gum the 64MB Memory Stick digital data storage has more than 20 times the storage capacity of a standard 3.5 floppy disk while providing the ability to interface with and between a potentially endless array of audio/video and computer products. Includes Stick Memory Stick Storage Case label operating instructions. * Ultra-small thin design is ideal for use in small digital AV electronics products such as Sony Cyber-shot Digital Cameras and Sony Handycam Camcorders (DCR-TRV900 DCR-TRV10). * Rugged 10-pin connector ensures foolproof insertion easy removal and reliable connection. * Erasure Prevention Switch helps prevent stored data from accidentally being erased. * Original Serial Protocol ensures forward compatibility with higher compatibility with higher capacity models to be developed in the future. CONNECTOR - 10-pin INTERFACE - Serial ACCESS SPEED- Writing: Maximum 1.5MB/second; Standby: Maximum 2.45MB/sec OPTIONS - MSACPC1 Converts Memory Stick to PC Card size MSACPR1 Memory Stick Reader that connects to Parallel port. POWER - Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V Consumption: Average: Approx. 45mA; Standby: Approx. 130 SIZE - approx. 2.0w x .11h x ...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peeved at first, but delighted with consistent performance, December 7, 2001

By 

Wayne Chung "c4victor" (PGH, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MSA64A 64 MB Memory Stick Media (Personal Computers)

I was first peeved about having to be stuck with a predetermined Sony memory stick format. But after continued use in TRV900, TRV11 handycams and the Sony Clie PDA- I have to say I'm very happy with the memory stick's flexibility. I usually hate being stuck in a specific company format, but at least Sony did it right.

The transfer rate in the Clie is very rapid. Backing up the entire contents of the Clie takes literally a few seconds. The Clie has a program that allows you RUN programs off of the memory stick. This is not the fastest operating speed, but it is no worse than a Zip drive disk.

The size and reliability is unbeatable. Compared to a San memory card that has lost it's life after 1 year, the Sony memory sticks have performed flawlessly for pics, data, and application runs. Go for the 64+ MB and up - just like a hard drive, you think a realistic amount is adequate. But once you start shooting and using, you'll wish you upgraded for the bigger stick.

66 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty amazing!, October 30, 2000

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Red Baron "cracovian" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MSA64A 64 MB Memory Stick Media (Personal Computers)

Whatever you use it in (Sony digital cameras/camcorders, CLIE, etc.) it will serve you well. It will fit whatever you throw at it though getting a fast USB reader or a floppy adapter would make sense when it's time to download info to your computer. I personally use it for taking and storing photographs (JPEGs) but technically, you could use it for any kind of file format for moving those files between computers, for example. The floppy reader (3x faster than parallel connection...) is my favorite and turns the memory stick into the giant floppy. It's amazing how tiny the stick is and I heard the 128MB is in the works and coming out soon... Is that why the price is so low lately?

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos on the Sony Memory Stick, November 29, 2001

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Sandra O. Myskowski (Sinking Spring, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MSA64A 64 MB Memory Stick Media (Personal Computers)

I use the 64 MB Sony Memory Stick in my Sony digital camera and what storage I have! Over 100 pictures, along with a few 60 second videos, as well, I have stored on a 64 MB stick. And so versatile, to change a disk is a snap. So I can keep hundreds of pictures and video clips on a few disks, right with the camera.