Compact Flash, other brands

[ReF]

hey all

thinking buying some more compact flash cards. i've only been using sandisk so far but thinking of trying out some other brands if they're a good deal. i know i've heard of a few smaller brands that are becoming popular and said to be reliable but i don't really remember the names. looking for 1-2gb (not more) 40x speed or higher. how much $$ are these supposed to run?

thanks

[jamison55]

I recently bought a couple of Ridata 80X 2GB cards for around $55 each from Newegg. Great cards so far.

EDIT: Wow, now they're down to $38!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820183164

[David Metsky]

For the most part, CF (or SD) cards are commodities at this point. If it meets the specs you are looking for, chances are it'll be fine.

-dave-

[Fred]

In addition to SanDisk, I have used Kingston, Lexar and SimpleTech cards with no problems at all.

[ReF]

I recently bought a couple of Ridata 80X 2GB cards for around $55 each from Newegg. Great cards so far.

EDIT: Wow, now they're down to $38!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820183164

that's what i'm lookin for, and damn that's cheap! a lot better than $45-$50 for just another 1 gig sandisk ultra 2. thanks!

[AlexMonro]

I've mainly used Kingston cards ever since I started digital photography - partly because I was happy with their PC memory. I've also had a Sandisk, an Olympus, and a couple of Fuji cards, in CF, xD & SD formats. Never had any trouble with any of them (it's hard typing with fingers crossed! :D )