February 18, 2008 9:51 AM PST

Get an 8GB SD card for $29

by Rick Broida
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(Credit: eCost)

I know memory cards are boring, but it just blows me away to see 8GB SD media selling for $29 when a few years ago you'd have paid hundreds for a card with half the capacity.

This is a Transcend Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card, meaning it should be compatible with all devices (smartphones, digital cameras, etc.) that meet the SD 2.0 standard. It includes a lifetime warranty, and best of all: no rebate. Alas, you'll pay about $9 for ground shipping, which is ridiculous given the size and weight of the product. But even at $38, this is still a pretty sweet deal.

Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog.
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by tonyn84 February 18, 2008 10:27 AM PST
Or go to newegg and pay their normal price (less)...
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by rickbroida February 18, 2008 11:08 AM PST
Link, please!
by techtalkforfamilies.com February 18, 2008 12:11 PM PST
Regular price: $36.99 at supermediastore.com, free shipping. Is ecost.com a sponsor for this blog or something?
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by rickbroida February 18, 2008 12:59 PM PST
I have no idea if eCost advertises here or anywhere else on CNET. I do know that a lot of good deals come from there, and that I don't always have time to make sure they (or any other vendor) have the absolute lowest price on a product.

To me a $1 differential isn't that critical... <g>
by Nerfman February 18, 2008 12:28 PM PST
Rick,

Nice buy. Did you notice they also have a 4GB Micro SD for $19.00 from Kingston?

Nerfman
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by rickbroida February 18, 2008 1:00 PM PST
Didn't see that, but you're right: That's an awesome deal. I'm tempted to snap up both, though in all honesty I've yet to come close to filling my 2GB microSD card...
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