Digital Camcorder Reviews

Sony’s 8GB Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media offers maximum storage for compact digital cameras, portable audio devices and your PSP Handheld Entertainment System. Providing durable, high-capacity digital file storage, the MSX-M8GS can be used in most Memory Stick(R) PRO media compatible devices. Get connected to your favorite multimedia anywhere with the powerful and compact Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media.

Record and playback copy-protected digital media files from your desktop or notebook with Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo featuring MagicGate(TM) technology. Its unique encryption technology ensures protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and Memory Stick(R) media, preventing unauthorized copying or playback. Listen to favourite digital music files or dub audio tracks from your CD collection and enjoy them anywhere with Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo and MagicGate.

Whether capturing breathtaking digital images and video, enjoying music with friends, or transporting large and important files, Sony’s ultra-compact Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo is always the perfect choice. Designed specifically for professional-quality compact digital cameras and entertainment devices, its ergonomic design makes it easy to insert and remove without hassle or fuss.

Reviews:

By Matthew Learn (Maryland, USA):

So I ordered the 8GB memory card from a retailer on Amazon. It came in, and everything looked as it should. Then as I started to use it in my Video camera, I was getting error messages and data corruption issues. I did some searching around on the internet and I found that the error is usually do to counterfeit memory cards. So I looked on the page and they gave a great list of things to look for. Biggest giveaway that mine was not really from Sony:
* There was no product information paper on the inside in several languages
* The UPC had MSX-M8GST/X, the valid UPC does not have the “T/X” at the end, and the actual number under the UPC was for a 1GB memory card.
* Obviously the bad performance of the card.

I talked with Amazon, and got the seller to refund my money and I ordered it directly from Amazon. When I looked at the two packages side by side, there was an obvious difference. On the card, the print was very faded (and incorrect) versus the legit card.

So the card itself is great, but buyer beware of the fakes. Here is a good article that talks about spotting fakes: [...]

-Matt

By J. Hillegass (Atlantic City NJ):

if you are buying this for a psp, then YES IT WORKS! It is awesome! People are saying that its slow loading movies, but I’ve had no problems. I had more wait time loading movies on my 4gb then on the 8. Have no doubt this is the real deal, an 8gb for the psp. movies/pictures/songs can hold it all!!