Sony 1 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSXM1GST) (Retail Package) | 
| Brand: Sony
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  127 reviews
Format: Cd
Media: Electronics
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Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4 x 1
MPN: MSXM1GST
Model: MSXM1GST
UPC: 027242665439
EAN: 0027242665439
ASIN: B00083JQY0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1 GB storage capacity with 940 MB available | | • | Minimum write speeds of 15 Mbps on Memory Stick PRO Duo enabled devices optimized with 4-pin parallel interface | | • | Included adapter allows compatibility with Memory Stick PRO media enabled devices | | • | Backwards compatible with most devices that use Memory Stick PRO Duo media | | • | Designed especially for compact digital cameras and the PSP Handheld Entertainment System |
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Product Description
Included Accessories: MSAC-M2 Memory Stick(R) Duo Adapter and Storage Case
A mind is a terrible thing to waste. A portable device without adequate digital memory is a waste of precious resources and opportunity. Don't lose out. Go for the gig! Sony MSX-M1GST Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media from Sony gives you maximum storage for your compact digital camera, portable audio device, or PSP Handheld Entertainment System. With a huge total storage capacity of 1 gigabyte with 940 megabytes available1 and an wide operating temperature range of -13 F to 185 degrees Fahrenheit, the MSX-M1GST provides you with durable, high capacity storage for your digital files. With the included adaptor, the MSX-M1GST can be used in most devices that use full-sized Memory Stick(R) PRO media, making it perfect for both your older devices and the latest electronics. Designed especially for compact digital cameras and the PSP Handheld Entertainment System One of the smallest digital storage devices available Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 0.79 x 1.22 x 0.06 (20mm x 31mm x 1.6mm) / Weight (Approx.) - 0.07oz (2g) Compatible Models - DCR-HC32 DCR-HC42 DSC-H2 DSC-H5 DSC-H5/B DSC-M1 DSC-M2 DSC-N1 DSC-S500 DSC-S600 DSC-T30 DSC-T30/B DSC-T5 DSC-T5/B DSC-T5/N DSC-T5/R DSC-T7 DSC-T9 DSC-W100 DSC-W30 DSC-W50 DSC-W50KIT1 DSC-W70 HDR-HC1 MCMD-R1 MSSW-IC2 // VGC-RA940GN3 VGC-RA940GN4
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| Customer Reviews: Read 122 more reviews...
 Perfect for the PSP April 19, 2005
Gadgester (New York)
197 out of 206 found this review helpful
If you have the PSP and a little extra cash, it's pretty much mandatory that you get a Memory Stick Duo card. The 32MB that comes in the PSP Value Pack is just a joke -- unless you plan to use the PSP strictly for gaming only, in which case you don't need to buy a larger-capacity memory card.
(I suspect Sony includes a small Memory Stick Duo card in the Value Pack to discourage people from copying movies to the PSP. Just my wild guess.)
If, however, you want to take full advantage of the PSP multimedia experience, a larger-capacity Memory Stick Duo is just a must. Consider yourself lucky, for just six months ago a 1GB Memory Stick Duo (MSD for short) would have made you $300-$400 poorer. Kudos to Sony for bringing the price down to something we mere mortals can afford. But curses to Sony for not using an industry standard format like Secure Digital.
Anyway, you have pretty much two choices when it comes to 1GB MSD cards. Either a Sony, or a Sandisk. Lexar (another company) is supposed to be selling it, too, but I haven't seen theirs in the retail channel, so the choice comes down to either Sony or Sandisk.
As I mentioned many times in my previous reviews, I still have lingering doubts about Sandisk's quality control, as in the past I had no less than two Sandisk flash memory cards fail on me when I needed reliability the most (i.e., a "Kodak moment" for my digital camera). The price difference between a Sony 1GB MSD adn a Sandisk seems pretty small. BTW, if you see a 1GB MSD for over $150 in a store, you'd be overpaying, so come back to Amazon and get it here.
The popularity of the PSP does make both the Sony and the Sandisk 1GB MSD cards hard to find, so maybe you just want to grab whichever one that's in stock. I myself am willing to pay a bit extra for Sony's reliability, but other people have had luck with Sandisk MSD's, so don't let my experience discourage you from getting a Sandisk. It's just that with the Sony memory card, you're unlikely to have any problems, assuming you don't bite or let your dog nibble on the card.
1GB is a lot of memory. Most PSP games use 600KB-800KB for game save data. MP3 tunes encoded at the most common 128kbps bit rate runs about 1MB/minute, so a 4-minute song will occupy 4MB. Video files are harder to summarize since there are so many different encoding bitrates and options (e.g., 15fps or 30fps, mono or stereo or surround sound). I encode at 384kbps/15fps/mono, and one hour of video takes about 150MB. If you want to encode at the more fluid 512kbps/30fps/stereo, expect about 300MB per hour. In short, you should have no trouble fitting more than one full-length movies on this. Feel free to e-mail me at gadgester @t hotmail if you have any questions.
Because this MSD card is also "MagicGate-compatible", meaning it supports Sony's digital rights management technology, you can use it in Sony's digital audio players that take Memory Stick Duo or the full-sized Memory Stick. An adapter is included in the package so if you have Sony gear that only takes the original, full-sized Memory Stick (e.g., most Sony miniDV camcorders and digital cameras), you can stick the smaller Memory Stick Duo into the adapter and then insert the adapter into the gizmo.
One card Many applications January 23, 2006
James Hatsis (Greensboro, GA USA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I'm a Sony fan so I own four sony cameras... the newest one the Hi-def HDR-HC1 uses the Memory stick Pro Duo. The great thing about this card is that with the included adapter I can use this in all my other Sony products! I actually noticed a speed improvement using this card in the Sony DSC-R1 Digital camera, the time between shots seems much shorter.
The reviews say it all. October 21, 2005
Jason L. Baucom (Sunrise, Florida United States)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
Just bought this tiny beauty for my PSP and it's awesome. If you just bought a PSP and wondering what memory card to get to replace that 32 MB joke they give you, this is the card for you.
Might as well go with this 1GB card because it's just more cost efficiant. The others are just as pricy. I have tons of songs on my PSP now. Only problem with the PSP is that it doesn't play MPEG 3 movie clips only MPEG 4 but look around the internet and there are programs to convert your MPEG clips. Plus tons of room for pictures to customize your background.
I love watching video clips and listening to MP3's and don't forget the great games on the PSP. Great memory card with lots of room. Don't hesitate, buy it now. (unless you want to fork out the cash for a 2GB stick ;-)
 BE CAREFUL May 11, 2006
F. D. ORLANDO (Guatemala)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have just bought this item whitch in supposed it includes the Memory Stick adapter in witch Amazon places its picture and the sellers does not inlcudes it.
Excellent for everything you want to do with your PSP... September 27, 2005
Matthew R. Huston (Indianapolis, IN USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you want to be able to have a large amount of data stored on your PSP, not just save games and images, but videos and loads of mp3s, then this is the route you will want to go.
The stick comes with 945mb of freespace, if anyone knows how computer memory works, this would make sense, so don't blame Sony for stealing your last 55mb. With this memory stick you can save a couple of movies and replay them on the PSP, generally encode your movies to around 300-350mb for a hour and a half movie. And all extra space I have used for MP3s which is great as you odn't need to carry your Ipod or Personal DVD player with you anymore, and you have the games to boot.
No problems at all witht this memory card, was worried about the San Disk option, which I would have probably done if the price was that much different, but for $5, it wasn't worth the risk.
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