32GB microSD Memory Cards

PNY Elite 32GB microSD Memory Card, Class 10 (P-SDU32U185EL-G)~#|#~m006236615_sc7
PNY Elite 32GB microSD Memory Card, Class 10 (P-SDU32U185EL-G) is In-store only
Item: 2607836
Model: P-SDU32U185EL-G
Price is $6.64
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Modern cameras, MP3 players, tablets and mobile phones store data on microSD cards. These convenient storage devices are small but can hold a large amount of information. They come in a variety of formats, speed classes and capacities, so choosing the right one is key. Upgrading to a higher capacity SD card is a good way to store more on devices. A wide variety of adapters are available for users who need to move data from their microSD cards to devices with a USB port or a different size SD card reader.

32GB MicroSD Cards Offer Ample Storage for Video, Music and Photos
MicroSD cards are small but can hold a large amount of data. For instance, a 4GB card can hold approximately 800 MP3s, 5 movies, 1 hour of 720 HD video or 2,000 images. A 32GB MicroSD card holds around 6,400 MP3s, 40 movies, 8 hours of 720 HD video or 16,000 images.

Since SD cards are easy to remove from most devices, many users prefer to store data on multiple cards instead of one card--especially photographers and field scientists since fewer data and images will be lost if the device is damaged or stolen. Using multiple SD cards also helps keep batches of photos and data organized.

Choosing the Correct SD Format
MicroSD cards look alike, but they are not all the same. There are three different formats: SD, SDHC and SDXC. Cards that are formatted SD are used in older cameras and phones, whereas SDCH and SDXC are newer formats. Cards of a different format may fit in the device, but older devices do not support the new formats.

Most devices today use SDHC cards, but some high-end devices and professional electronics use SDXC cards. All 32GB MicroSD cards are SDHC formatted and generally won't function in older devices that only support SD. An easy way to determine which card your device supports is to remove the card that came with the device and look at the labeling as all SD cards have the format, speed class and capacity printed on them.

For Fast Reading and Writing, Choose Higher Class Cards
SD cards are available in two ultra-high-speed classes and four standard speed classes: U1, U3, Class 2, Class 4, Class 6 and Class 10. The class number roughly equates to the minimum speed, so a Class 10 micro SD card 32GB has a minimum speed of 10MBps, which is ideal for capturing full HD video. Class 2 cards are suitable for photographs and standard definition video recording. Professional-grade devices require ultra-high-speed cards, which are capable of storing 4K video.

Adapters Let Users Transfer Files Between Devices
Data can be easily transferred from a 32GB microSD card to another device with a card reader such as a printer or computer if the card and reader are the same sizes. Adapters are available for transferring data between devices with different size cards. USB readers are especially handy for moving files from cameras, MP3 players and mobile devices to laptops and desktops.