The Good

Large capacity storage for a variety of types of files; works with a wide range of devices, non-proprietary (does not just work with specific products)

The Bad

Small cards can be lost easy ( get largest possible and keep in device to lessen possibility of loss)

The Bottom Line

Overall, if you have a device that supports removable memory, you’re going to want at least a 4 GB card. Larger models are available but the prices can increase exponentially.

Review

With more and more electronics allowing you to use removable memory, the need for purchasing a 4gb card might seem pretty pressing. However, there are important questions to answer: Is a 4 GB card large enough for your needs? What brand 4 GB card is going to be the best choice? We’ll look at both of these questions below.

First , you need to check that what device you own can use a 4 GB card. There are several brands of removable memory on the market , including certain proprietary types such as the Sony Memory Stick.

You also need to be very careful when searching for the right 4 GB card. You’ll find some that are SD, some that are SDHC, etc. There is a difference between these two types of cards. While some devices do support both, not all of them do.

Now let’s talk about the quantity of storage available on a 4 GB card. The most general utilization for these cards is in digital cameras. Most of these cameras hold small or no internal hard drive so you have to utilize removable memory cards to save all of the photos you are taking.

How much can you save on a 4 GB card? The hard answer is that it depends on the photo quality. If you’re shooting at the 8 megapixel level, you’ll be able to store just over 1,000 pictures on a single card .

If you decrease the picture quality to about 2 megapixels then you could basically quadruple the number of images that can be stored . Whether that is enough storage depends on your photography necessities.

You’ll also need to decide which model of 4GB card to purchase . You’ll also find other names , as Transcend and Kingston, in the market, too.

Most of the 4 GB card models are going to run you less than $10 to $15.