Is It Worth Paying Extra For Fast SD Cards?

Barence writes "Are faster grades of SD memory card worth the extra cash? PC Pro has conducted in-depth speed tests on different grades of SD card to find out if they're worth the premium. In camera tests, two top-end SD cards outshone the rest by far, while class 4 cards dawdled for more than a second between shots. However, with the buffer on modern DSLRs able to handle 20 full-res shots or more, it's unlikely an expensive card will make any difference to anyone other than professionals shooting bursts of fast-action shots. What about for expanding tablet or laptop memory? A regular class 4 or 6 card that's capable of recording HD video will also be fast enough to play it back on a tablet. The only advantage of a faster card for media is that syncing with your PC will be quicker. However, a faster card is recommended if you're using it to supplement the memory of an Ultrabook or MacBook Air."

Re:There really isn't any price premium

[Anonymous Coward]

Meritline - oh, great, another site for me to order cheap toys I don't need but can't resist. Thanks a lot!

Not according to the guy at frys

[joeflies]

I once went to frys to pick up some extra cards, and the sales rep told me that if I buy the more expensive cards, it will improve the quality of my pictures because they will be sharper and more colorful. I am still trying to figure out how he justifies that statement.

Re:I've found reading is faster than writing anywa

[Intrepid imaginaut]

I used to have an old 7" netbook for my daughter to use (I've updated her since).

Ah pubescence 2.0, them were the days.

Re:Not according to the guy at frys

[Sqr(twg)]

That's bullshit! You won't even notice the difference unless you use a Monster Cable.