8GB MicroSDHC Transflash Memory Cards

What is 8GB MicroSDHC card ?


The 8GB MicroSD card is the smallest memory card. It measures at 15mm × 11mm × 0.7mm, it is about the size of your fingernail and about the quarter size of an SD card. . It is also known as TransFlash and it is mainly used in cell phones. Other devices such as mp3 players, GPS units, cameras and many more.

The 8GB MicroSDHC is used for the storage of massive amounts of digital content such as videos, music, photographs, files and much more.

There are adapters which allow a microSD card to be used in devices intended for SD, miniSD, or MemoryStick Duo cards, however they are not universally compatible.

 

Difference Between 8GB MicroSD & 8GB MicroSDHC

There is no difference between the two as they are the same thing. The problem people make is that they refer to 8 GB MicroSD as SDHC.

The difference is that SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) is a new format. Its structure is different from MicroSD that is why cards below 4GB are SD and the ones about are SDHC.

So essentially saying 8GB Micro SD is  wrong as SD cards do not go up that high if you say MicroSDHC then technically that will make it right. However this is a minor point and people will understand what you are saying as it is a very common mistake.

 

8GB MicroSD Storage Capacity

The main purpose for buying the 8 GB MicroSD card is to added more storage space for your digital device. These devices are often used to store movies, photos, music and other types of files. It is often good to know how much these cards can hold. We will discuss the storage size below.

 

Music

People often want to know, how much mp3 music files can fit on a 8GB microSD card. This is somewhat easy to know once you are able to do some simple math.  You wont be able to get an exact figure, but what you will be doing is estimation. The numbers we will be using below are just an average, so your 8GB Microsdhc card might hold more or less mp3’s depending on the size of the files.

  • An MP3's average size is usually around 3-4 MB

  • Around 8000MB make 8GB

  • 8GB = 8000MB

  • 8000MB divided by 3 = 2666 mp3 songs

  • 8000MB divided by 4 = 2000 mp3 songs
Movies

The 8GB MicroSD can be used to store movie files for  video cameras, cameras, cellphones and other devices. Knowing how much video your card can hold depends on the device. The size of a video file is often determined

Photo

Picture sizes depend on the resolution. This is often determined by megapixels and the size of the picture you choose to take. To know how much pictures your camera can hold on a 8 GB MicroSD card is often too hard to determine. What one should know is your card will hold a lot of pictures. For the average person you can take thousands of pictures before the card becomes full.

  • Around 1000MB make 1GB
  • 8GB - 8000MB

  • 1600 x 1200 Avg Size = 800KB
  • 8000MB/800KB= 1000 Pictures

  • 2048 x 1536 Avg Size = 1MB
  • 8000MB/1MB= 8000 Pictures

  • 2272 x 1704 Avg Size = 2MB
  • 8000MB/2MB = 4000 Pictures

  • 2592 x 1944 Avg Size = 2.5MB
  • 8000MB/2.5MB= 3200 Pictures

  • 2848 x 2136 Avg Size = 3MB
  • 8000MB/3MB= 2664 Pictures

  • 3056 x 2296 Avg Size = 3.5MB
  • 8000MB/3.5MB= 2280 Pictures

  • 3264 x 2448 Avg Size = 4MB
  • 8000MB/4MB= 2000 Pictures
8GB Device Compatibility

**** Not all devices support microSDHC 8GB cards. ****

To ensure that your card will work with your device it is best to check in the products manual or website to find out what type of card it uses. Once you know you will be able to purchase your card and not worry about it not working. To ensure compatibility, look for the microSDHC logo on the product or packaging of your new phone or PDA.

Some devices may have firmware upgrades that will enable your non-compliant device to have



8GB MicroSD Use in Other Devices


It is possible to use this memory card in other devices, once you have the respectable adapter. This means if you have electronic devices that use SD or MiniSD memory cards, once you have the proper adapter, then this card can be used in them with no problem. You still need to remember about the difference between SD & SDHC that was mentioned above.

Cost of 8GB MicroSDHC

If you are looking to purchase the 8GB MicroSD then the price can be a factor. With memory prices falling every other month, you should be able to purchase the memory card between $85 and upward.

The price is also determined by the brand of the manufacturer. You will pay more for a name brand such as SanDisk and Kingston. The price can also be determined if you by the card bundled with other accessories such as a card reader and multiple card adapters.

Below we have some of the lowest priced 8GB MicroSDHC memory cards available online. We have given you a choice between low cost and high quality.