SanDisk starts shipping 8GB microSDHC and M2 cards

SanDisk was trumpeting its 8GB microSDHC cards all the way back in June, but it's taken until now for the company to ship the little buggers -- but we're also getting an 8GB Memory Stick Micro (also known as M2) version as a reward for our patience. The 8GB SDHC card will set you back $139, while the M2 stick is $149, and both should be in stores worldwide now, according to SanDisk.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Oct 29th 2007 6:53PM]

finally!

[Anthony @ Oct 29th 2007 7:11PM]

Finally? The 8gb microsd cards aren't out yet. This is a first in the 2nd (3rd, 4th?) super-dooper small forms.

I am looking forward to slipping in an 8gb (you know, in my phone) M2 as I just dumped the N95 in favor of the K850i.

[trancer @ Oct 29th 2007 8:58PM]

Good choice dumping the N95 ;P
The K850 has dual support for both, M2 & MicroSD.
So i'd get the microsd because its probably cheaper and will work with many more devices compared to M2.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Oct 29th 2007 9:43PM]

i know they are not out but i look forward to getting one for my sony ereccsion

[Joe @ Oct 29th 2007 7:23PM]

Actually you can already buy the 8GB for $120:

http://www.elite-electronix.com/product_info.php?products_id=1313

[Anthony @ Oct 29th 2007 7:59PM]

Sorry. I don't believe anyone really has stock yet. Looks to be true for the 8gb M2 as well... now the 6gb microsd is widely available for about $70.

SanDisk 8GB microSDHC Memory Card - This item will be backordered & will ship once back in stock.

[3waygeek @ Oct 30th 2007 8:20AM]

They don't have them in stock yet. I placed an order with them a couple of weeks ago, expecting to receive something this week. They had expected to receive a shipment on the 26th, but it's been delayed, with no definite word on when it will arrive.

[Reginald @ Oct 29th 2007 7:28PM]

Will this fit into a regular SD adapter card or USB adapter?

[bachviet @ Oct 29th 2007 7:39PM]

With the microSDHC card, of course

[Andrew @ Oct 29th 2007 8:00PM]

would be awesome if this will be compatible with the n95 :)

[Actaeon @ Oct 29th 2007 8:30PM]

Should be compatible with the N95.

[lance-o-matic @ Oct 30th 2007 1:28AM]

Yep, according to slashgear. 8GB microsd card tested, and works with the N95
http://www.slashgear.com/sandisk-8gb-microsdhc-compatibility-test-278204.php

[engadget @ Oct 29th 2007 8:12PM]

Nice, but will not work with my current phone. :(



Time for an upgrade :)

[Meltz; @ Oct 29th 2007 8:24PM]

more movies on my blackberry!

[marsromangod @ Oct 29th 2007 8:56PM]

ahh well there goes my b-day present
N95-3 or N95-8gb decisions decisions

[grub @ Oct 29th 2007 10:36PM]

Won't most devices not support all 8GB....?

[Sameer Surampalli @ Oct 29th 2007 10:58PM]

Well, it depends. My phone, for example, lists the max at 2GB. To be fair, there was no such thing as an 8GB card at the time.

It's pretty much a hit or miss.

[bachviet @ Oct 30th 2007 12:10AM]

Only SDHC-compatibility phones support 4GB+ memory.

[guoqi @ Oct 30th 2007 3:49AM]

I just bought a 4GB one week becaues I was told that was the biggest.

[boing @ Oct 30th 2007 6:21AM]

8GB...... that's the same size as the hard drive in my desktop i got in 99!

[drsilverworm @ Oct 30th 2007 10:09AM]

I love technology.. This is why I was hesitant to get a Nokia n95 8GB, because it has no expandable memory. We already have fingernail-sized 8GB memory cards, and in less than one year we will have 16GB memory cards. I usually try to keep my cellphones for 18 months minimum, so choosing a phone with no expandable memory would be shooting myself in the foot in the long run.

[Elad @ Oct 30th 2007 5:13PM]

is the 8gb M2 compatible with PSP Slim?

[gollum @ Nov 2nd 2007 9:15PM]

should have kept your existing card as the k850 supports both m2 and microsd...

[dave @ Nov 16th 2007 9:06PM]

Will the Sony Ericsson W880i take an 8gb m2? if so when will they hit stores? anyone got one yet?

[s @ Dec 18th 2007 4:05PM]

Will the Sony Ericsson W880i take an 8gb m2? as i will be buying 1 in the weeks but dont know if it will work get back to me asap please

cheers