Memory Card Resilience
Jan 16, 2023 06:56:19 #
mr spock wrote:
Many on this site may already know this but I just found out how tough these small data cards are.
I misplaced a Lexar 64 gig card last week. Today my wife handed it to me explaining that I apparently
left it in the pocket of my jeans. It went through a complete wash/dry cycle in our laundry room and came out in perfect condition. Which is a very good thing since it contained a group of photos that hadn't yet been loaded into my PC.
I misplaced a Lexar 64 gig card last week. Today my wife handed it to me explaining that I apparently
left it in the pocket of my jeans. It went through a complete wash/dry cycle in our laundry room and came out in perfect condition. Which is a very good thing since it contained a group of photos that hadn't yet been loaded into my PC.
Ask Jodi Arias how tough they are.
Jan 16, 2023 07:14:23 #
Incidentally, it is very important to keep memory card away from over-zealous puppies that love to chew on stuff.
Jan 16, 2023 07:14:45 #
Incidentally, it is very important to keep memory card away from over-zealous puppies that love to chew on stuff.
Jan 16, 2023 07:29:47 #
Jan 16, 2023 07:31:10 #
billnikon
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mr spock wrote:
Many on this site may already know this but I just found out how tough these small data cards are.
I misplaced a Lexar 64 gig card last week. Today my wife handed it to me explaining that I apparently
left it in the pocket of my jeans. It went through a complete wash/dry cycle in our laundry room and came out in perfect condition. Which is a very good thing since it contained a group of photos that hadn't yet been loaded into my PC.
I misplaced a Lexar 64 gig card last week. Today my wife handed it to me explaining that I apparently
left it in the pocket of my jeans. It went through a complete wash/dry cycle in our laundry room and came out in perfect condition. Which is a very good thing since it contained a group of photos that hadn't yet been loaded into my PC.
That would be the hard way to wipe your memory card clean.
Jan 16, 2023 07:43:03 #
Scruples wrote:
It is a testament to the technology that is behind these memory cards. I will buy two or three at a time. I keep many at home and one or two in my bags. I never risk formatting them after I download the photos to my computer. I just number them and put them away in a drawer in my dresser.
To never be seen again?
Formatting or deleting images so you can reuse the card won't hurt it.
Jan 16, 2023 07:44:09 #
Scruples wrote:
Incidentally, it is very important to keep memory card away from over-zealous puppies that love to chew on stuff.
Most definitely!
Jan 16, 2023 08:25:18 #
mr spock wrote:
Many on this site may already know this but I just found out how tough these small data cards are.
I misplaced a Lexar 64 gig card last week. Today my wife handed it to me explaining that I apparently
left it in the pocket of my jeans. It went through a complete wash/dry cycle in our laundry room and came out in perfect condition. Which is a very good thing since it contained a group of photos that hadn't yet been loaded into my PC.
I misplaced a Lexar 64 gig card last week. Today my wife handed it to me explaining that I apparently
left it in the pocket of my jeans. It went through a complete wash/dry cycle in our laundry room and came out in perfect condition. Which is a very good thing since it contained a group of photos that hadn't yet been loaded into my PC.
I did that last week, but I found the card in the washing machine, let it air dry and checked the dirty images where still there
all kidding aside I have had this happen a few times over the last 20 or so years and noe of the cards have sustained damage!!Jan 16, 2023 09:03:14 #
bikinkawboy; Getting a SD card caught in a wringer would probably be first. We all know the first thing ever caught in a wringer.
Jan 16, 2023 09:05:27 #
I sure expect a memory card to survive the wash cycle. The washer is much more gentle for the memory card than the dryer.
Jan 16, 2023 09:09:06 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I sure expect a memory card to survive the wash cycle. The washer is much more gentle for the memory card than the dryer.
I was surprised that mine survived the dryer
Jan 16, 2023 09:28:46 #
Scruples wrote:
It is a testament to the technology that is behind these memory cards. I will buy two or three at a time. I keep many at home and one or two in my bags. I never risk formatting them after I download the photos to my computer. I just number them and put them away in a drawer in my dresser.
I do a similar thing with rechargeable batteries. I buy them in bulk and then when they run down, I number them, put them in a drawer in my dresser, and get out some new ones to use. This system has never failed me yet.
Jan 16, 2023 09:31:52 #
montephoto wrote:
I do a similar thing with rechargeable batteries. I buy them in bulk and then when they run down, I number them, put them in a drawer in my dresser, and get out some new ones to use. This system has never failed me yet.
Jan 16, 2023 09:59:36 #
Jan 16, 2023 10:32:06 #
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