Beam pics from camera to computer with Eye-Fi 2GB SD card, $59 shipped
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By now you've probably heard of Eye-Fi, the Wi-Fi-enabled SD memory card that wirelessly beams photos from your camera to your PC. When it first came out last year, I thought it was overpriced at $99--but now you can scoop up an Eye-Fi Home card for just $59 shipped.
(Note: The above link takes you to CNET's product page for the Eye-Fi Home. On the right-hand side, you'll see that several vendors are offering the card for $59. To get free shipping, choose either BuyDig or Beach Camera.)
I've been testing an Eye-Fi for the last couple weeks, and it's pretty cool. The only downside is having to leave your camera on while the photos get transferred, but it definitely beats having to fish out a USB transfer cable or pop the memory card out of the camera and into a reader.
If you want a little more versatility, BuyDig has the Eye-Fi Share for $79. In addition to beaming pix to your PC, it can automatically upload them to any number of online photo services (Facebook, Flickr, Snapfish, etc.). But wait: Starting Oct. 5, owners of the Home card can get the same Web-sharing feature for an annual fee of $9.99. (Eye-Fi also plans to roll out a free firmware update that will improve transfer speeds.)
My advice: Buy the Home card now, spend the extra 10 bucks if you decide you want Web sharing, then reevaluate after a year. You'll still come out ahead.
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This is why.
Cellphone MicroSD
PS3 Mini SD/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Compact Flash
PSP Memory Stick Pro Duo
Undetermined Camera Data Storage Type...
For me I'd rather have the adapters near my computer equipment/gaming machines and be able to transfer data with ease. I have 2 PSPs and take my PSP nearly everywhere with me and being able to show pictures on the go is nice. As well as with my Cellphone that I never leave at home. If I'm going to spend a bunch of money I'd rather just get a Micro SD card and a Pro Duo adapter especially since I might be migrating to Sony phones, and perferrebly I'll be going with Sony equipment than any other type of equipment for most of my needs. I've never had any difficulties, problems, or issues that has really affected my enjoyment out of Sony products, so I'm wanting to stay away from ANY and ALL non-universal formats.
Why have 1 memory stick for each device, if you can have all your memory sticks swappable between each if necessary? The fact that I can't put an SD card in my PS3 is essentially the deal breaker. The photos that get looked at are always on my PS3 photos on my PC are almost never seen again.
OF COURSE you would not be interested in this product if it does not fit into your equipment DUH... But if you have a newer DSLR you probably can trade burst rate for instant upload. It works for me.
- by alegr September 25, 2008 11:38 AM PDT
- Cool! Another way to steal personal pictures of celebrities! Fast! Fast! Peddle the thing to Paris Hilton!
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