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8GB or 16GB card for Nokia 5230__???

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kool
kool Original post #1
Jan 9, 2011 at 1:10 AM
Guys, still I'm using 2GB card for my nokia 5230, i love music, and watching videos on my cell. So, tell me which card should i buy? 8GB or 16GB? And which brand is best for Micro SD cards which have long life? :???:

I asked to my nearest store, where for 8GB card Kingston is costing Rs.800 & Transcend/sandisk Rs.650.
sujoyp
sujoyp #2
Jan 9, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Bro how can we answer this question...its a 100% personal choice...

A320kbps mp3 songs need 10mb and a 4 min video song(mp4) need 40mb...soo u decide how much u wanna put.

My friend bought 8gb sandisk card class 4 for Rs.700 yesterday for his 5230:smile:

sandisk have a lifetime warranty...

For me even 2gb is enough...coz I put only 30songs at a time of my personal choice and latest 5-6 music videos
satyamy
satyamy #3
Jan 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I suggest 8GB is enough
phone is just for traveling (mobile) use
will u just be on Phone everytime ?? get onto PC for activities
but both brands r nearly same performance roughly not visible, but no doubt Kingston give a little better performance than other Rs. 150 dosent matter

go for Kingston 8GB
kool
kool #4
Jan 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM
I've heard that 8GB/16GB get hangs and get easily corrupted, thats why m asking best card.
pulkitpopli2004
Jan 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM
yeah this problem generally occurs.. afterall its Nokia,,,
buy 4GB or 8GB thats really sufficient..
azzu
azzu #6
Jan 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM
AFAIK using 16 gb on 5230 heavily lags the Mobile...
i have a 5230 and have compared btween 4 , 8 , 16 gb cards...
better u go for 8 gb one and also keep only apps u use , nt go on and install whatever app u find :D
just giving my suggestions