Uk sd cards?

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I just ordered a T-mobile Desire and I wanted to get a decent sized SD card for it to take away with me. I had a couple of questions though:

1. I wondered if I needed any special type of SD card. I looked on Dabs and they have SD cards that have a different class such as class 2, 3, 10, 8 etc.
2. I wondered if the Desire had some of the same issues as the HD2 has had. That if you use larger SD cards, they might not work or somehow drain the battery. So I wondered if it's best to keep the size down?
3. Lastly, I wondered where is best to buy SD cards from in the UK to get the best deals?

I also wondered where is best to buy second batteries on price as I am going away and definitely want a 2nd battery to take with me.

Cases too..... are they worth getting?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Bandare

I just ordered a T-mobile Desire and I wanted to get a decent sized SD card for it to take away with me. I had a couple of questions though:

1. I wondered if I needed any special type of SD card. I looked on Dabs and they have SD cards that have a different class such as class 2, 3, 10, 8 etc.
2. I wondered if the Desire had some of the same issues as the HD2 has had. That if you use larger SD cards, they might not work or somehow drain the battery. So I wondered if it's best to keep the size down?
3. Lastly, I wondered where is best to buy SD cards from in the UK to get the best deals?

I also wondered where is best to buy second batteries on price as I am going away and definitely want a 2nd battery to take with me.

Cases too..... are they worth getting?

Thanks

Regarding the SD Cards, "Class" is attributed to the speed of the SD Card eg. Class 8 has a higher data transfer rate than Class 2. So when you can, always go for the highest class memory card as this will improve transfer speeds and also if you use Apps2sd on Android (install apps on sd card) it will result in better performance. I have no idea about the issue regarding battery drain, however, I have never noticed any visible changes in battery life using large (16/32gb) cards in my Nexus One over smaller ones.

As for batteries, cases etc. Ebay is always my first stop for accessories. I have bought numerous items from reputable sellers at prices far lower than specific online retailers. Don't be sucked in by gimmicky branding such as "invishield" or "raptor skin" etc, you'll find they all come from the same Hong Kong factories. That said, you tend to get better finishes on the more expensive products but I am using a silicone skin that cost £2.85 and bought 5x screen protectors for 99p and everything is sweet!!

Enjoy the Desire.

Regards.

thanks for the help on the class thing. I didn't know! I'll have to find where in the UK is best to buy the cheapest 16 gig SD card

dunno about apps2sd but when playing music I only have a class 2 SD which set me back about £22 for a 16gb one from ebay UK seller and it all works fine. Though as far as I am aware the better the class the faster the SD card I think ill only use mine for music atm and happy with what its doing

If you can afford it though go for the best class you can!

I'll have to have a look on ebay. I think I'll look for a silicon case for it if I can.

I'll also look on ebay for a 16 gig card too..... thanks.

ebay or ebuyer are probably the cheapest for that sort of stuff unfortunately dabs is quite expensive

I want to go for a 16GB card but I'm also wanting a fast one but struggling with finding anything above a Class 2. Can anyone point me at any 16GB Class 4, 6 or 8's they come across.

Many thanks!

Originally Posted by Bandare

I also wondered where is best to buy second batteries on price as I am going away and definitely want a 2nd battery to take with me.

The best price I found for official HTC batteries was Handtec. Even with their postage, it's still very good value (total £18.19) and they say they have them in stock.

Originally Posted by norm2002

The best price I found for official HTC batteries was Handtec. Even with their postage, it's still very good value (total £18.19) and they say they have them in stock.

Are these exactly the same batteries or more powerful ones?

Originally Posted by Lats

Are these exactly the same batteries or more powerful ones?

According to their website, just the normal 1400mAh version.