Hacking why is this SDHC 90 bucks?

[claudekennilol]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1218009872643

what makes this 8gb micro sdhc so special?

 

[Minox]

Nothing at all, it's just very overpriced.

 

[beefymeatloaf420]

Well, if you are looking to buy one, use Amazon. Much cheaper. =/

 

[roguetrip]

stuff at a retail store is always overpriced over online store. Its only a class 4 at that since Sandisk doesn't have any Class 6 available yet.

Newegg has a 8GB Class 6 A-data for $30+shipping! I have one and it works great.

 

[Renegade_R]

The SanDisk brand at BestBuy carries a heavy price tag...You should buy the SanDisk brand at...I donno...any other store.

 

[Zenith94]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1218009872643

what makes this 8gb micro sdhc so special?

because an american made it

 

[Renegade_R]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1218009872643

what makes this 8gb micro sdhc so special?

because an american made it

With love from China.

 

[mysticwaterfall]

Retail prices are always ridiculous compared to the prices at something like newegg. Just last week I saw a 64meg (yes, meg) card for 15$ when I was shopping. It was like what the hell, the 2 gig card in my phone cost 10$..... lol. I think that's the worst I've ever seen.

 

[DeMoN]

Retail stores exist only to take advantage of the technologically declined.

 

[g4med4d]

They have to pay for the staff that works there, utilities, etc.

 

[roguetrip]

Retail stores exist only to take advantage of the technologically declined.

Although they rape you sideways on prices, they are nice when you need something right away and don't have the ability to wait a few days. If you look on some deals the prices are only a touch higher than a Online store price+shipping.

I know video cards are usually 40-75% more than what I could get one online for!

 

[tedmg09130913]

Roguetrip is mistaken. This is a sandisk mobile ultra card. Sandisk mobile ultra cards are class6. You can find them for a lower price if you buy them on the web. For more information look up the card model code at http://www.sandisk.com/

 

[EmperorOfCanada]

Retail prices are always ridiculous compared to the prices at something like newegg. Just last week I saw a 64meg (yes, meg) card for 15$ when I was shopping. It was like what the hell, the 2 gig card in my phone cost 10$..... lol. I think that's the worst I've ever seen.

Not that it makes it right, but usually companies are just refusing to lose money on an item. they probably bought it for 10 bucks 4 years ago or something and are too cheap to just give it away lol

 

[da_head]

well companies don't ALWAYS rip u off, they have a few random kickass sales. a few weeks ago, i found this awesome deal at futureshop. 2gig ddr2 kingston ram (desktop and laptop) for $35 CAD. the 1gig was $70 rofl. when i asked an employee there, he was dumbfounded. lol the reason i asked cuz i didn't rly need a 2gig.

this is how the conv went.

me: "hi. may i ask u a question about this?" *holds up ram*
employee: "that sir, is laptop ram."
me:"...."
employee: *smile*
me:"...yeah anyways, i was just wondering, how come the 2gig is 35 bucks, and the 1 gig is 70? can u put the 1gig on sale as well?
employee: *sigh* "sir, they're obviously different models." *turns away*

then i go get it and show him.

me: "umm, its the same thing."
employee: *examines closely*
me: "...."
employee:".....uh....just get the 2gig kid."

loool. stupid futureshop employees

 

[roguetrip]

Roguetrip is mistaken. This is a sandisk mobile ultra card. Sandisk mobile ultra cards are class6. You can find them for a lower price if you buy them on the web. For more information look up the card model code at http://www.sandisk.com/

Where do you see class 6?!?!? The only Ultra listed doesn't even show its speed. the Standard sandisk micro-SDHC only shows a class 2 rating! so the Ultra might only be class 4.

http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(14...SDHC_Cards.aspx

As of yet I haven't seen a sandisk 8GB class 6 card.


On a side note, its crazy, sandisk website list the 8GB micro SDHC+ usb reader for 59.99, Same thing at best buy is 88.99!! 48% Markup!!


EDIT: After some googling, this review claims its a Class 8 card, dunno if its true or not but if it is then we are both wrong. lol
source: http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2008/0...osd-better.html

I can't find anything that is truely official though, not even on sandisk site.

My 8GB A-Data micro SDHC class 6 still shows transfer speeds of:
Read 22MB/s
Write 10MB/s

I wonder which one is truely faster on a benchmark. The A-Data is still cheaper if the OP is wondering.

 

[Seven]

I actually looked it up, and it seems that the MSRP of 8GB microSDHCs are around ~$105.

Internet saves the day. And your wallet.

 

[Perseid]

Never buy flash media from a store. Find a reputable online seller(NOT eBay. I repeat, NOT eBay) such as newegg because physical stores will often charge well over double what newegg will for the exact same card.

 

[Searinox]

I was looking for buying my mate who lives in the US a wireless USB stick and I took a look at BestBuy. I quickly came to realize their prices on anything are RIDICULOUSLY HIGH.

 

[jalaneme]

I was looking for buying my mate who lives in the US a wireless USB stick and I took a look at BestBuy. I quickly came to realize their prices on anything are RIDICULOUSLY HIGH.

it's the same in the UK that's why i haven't been to a high street store in years, games still cost £50 in hmv and GAME lol

 

[claudekennilol]

yeah, this card is a class 6. (at least the one I thought I was linking is--pretty sure it's the same card as I punched in the model number) Anyway, I bought it 'cause I was driving by best buy, but I checked the online prices when I got home and was dumbfounded at why this was so expensive versus other cards (like at newegg). Needless to say I'll be returning this one (unopened).