Customer Reviews

Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX 8 Flash Memory Card

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The Sony 8 GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX w/USB Adaptor (whew)...once you get past the naming conventions of Sony, it's a great product. It writes somewhat faster which is good, but the transfer/download rate from the included USB adaptor is where it truly shines. If you have waited an interminable time for ordinary Memory Sticks to download photos, etc., you already know what I mean. I've only used it a short time, but wish I had also purchased the 16gb variety as well. Time is important...and simply waiting for stuph to happen, isn't what you want or need to do.

In addition, having the included USB adaptor is fantastic. I also use it to store another 8 GB memory stick when not in use. You no longer have to have (or worry about) a plethora of other adaptors. Stick with this!

I use it for both HD video as well as still photos.

I recommend the Sony 8 GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX w/USB Adaptor without reservation. To Sony, however, make naming these memory sticks something that ordinary people can remember and deal with.

The new HG version of the Memory Stick Duo Pros has a faster read and write time and it shows on things like Burst mode for photos on some of the newer Sony cameras, in gaming with the handhelds, and in the newer video format for the cameras. Yes, it is pricey. However, when you need the higher read and write speed this card does the trick where no other will.

I just received my Sony 8GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and have been using it for pictures and video. Works fantastic, and just like Sony says... it is faster. Noticeably faster! Writes the videos that I'm taking in 720p super fast. It is a bit pricey compared to NON HG sticks, but for large file pictures and HD video... this is a keeper and a recommended item from me! I'd do it again for sure!

This is a great solid memory stick. I own a Mark 2 memory stick and decided to go with this one for my second. I really like the USB memory stick adapter that is included. It's small and the smaller the better. Overall, I wanted to know the difference between the Mark 2 and the HG. Here is what I think. I have not noticed any difference in speed using this HG over the Mark 2 when used alone. However, when you use the USB adapter with the HG the speed increase is extremely noticeable. I'm not sure about any speed increases when used alone with newer products that take these memory sticks such as their HD cameras as I don't own one. So, I can't comment on that. Overall, if the price is right I will spend the extra few bucks to get the HG. However, as of this I have learned that Sony is supposed to be coming out with their own SD memory stick shortly which I will wait for before buying another one cause I want the write protect switch that those cards are made with. That has to be the only thing I don't care about with the memory stick duo cards (no write protect switch). The products I have used these memory sticks in so far are a Sony PSP, A Sony digital camera (point and shoot type), Playstation 3 (launch version) and a Sony VAIO laptop. Obviously I am a Sony fan in case you missed it so I am a little biased. If you need one of these memory cards I would highly recommend it. However, if you have the money to burn I would go with the 16GB capacity as the price seems more reasonable now.

My Sony 8GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Card came in the mail 3 days ago and have been using it for pictures and video. Works great, Good capacity. Use it with my Mac and have no problems.This was the best price around and worth it. My card came in 3 days.

This item was advertised to include a USB adaptor, it was not included in my delivery with my memory stick. I contacted the seller and was informed that their supplier sent them the wrong items. Their memory sticks do not include a USB adaptor. As it goes they still sold the product advertising an included USB adaptor at a higher price than I could have purchased just the memory stick from. The seller did offer to take the item back for a full refund or a 15% discount if I keep the item. I asked for a 20% discount to make up the difference in price I would have paid from another seller, I am waiting for a response.

I read the reviews and one guy was complaining about the same thing just happened to me: The memory arrived with no adaptor included. If u need this memory fast buy it from another dealer.

I use this with my cybershot, the memory is great and the card reader is really very useful, you don't need to connect the camera to download the pictures.

My husband and I bought several memory sticks in the past, but this one is by far the best one we've ever got, it comes with it's own USB adaptor. I highly recommend this item.

I bought the PRO-HG Duo card to go with my Sony H20/B camera. It handles 720p video without a problem. The "HG" cards are more expensive than the "non-HG" cards, but cost difference is more than justified by the performance difference in my camera.