Talk:Memory Stick

does that mean that a Memory-Stick will work in a device that reads MMC?

No, they are completely incompatible formats, physically and otherwise. MMC will generally work in a device that reads SD, but not the other way around (SD is physically thicker than MMC.) Memory Stick only works with Memory Stick, but the newer, smaller, 'Duo' version will work in original Memory Stick devices when it is inserted into an adapter. 'Pro' sticks will not work in original Memory Stick devices. TBH I wish Sony would just give up on MS and use SD instead (typing this on a Vaio; I'd realan SD slot instead of my MS slot!) They may do this eventually, but it will be a long drawn-out effort; they have added Compact Flash to some of their top-end cameras (through necessity, due to the limitations on MS). Blorg 15:29, 11 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Memory Stick

Why is this article at "Memory stick" instead of "Memory Stick"? Isn't "Memory Stick" the proper name? If no one has objections, I will move it. --DropDeadGorgias (talk) 18:24, Mar 24, 2005 (UTC)

Indeed it should be called Memory Stick. -Towel401

Yes, certainly so. A.D.H. (t&m) 00:55, Apr 25, 2005 (UTC)

This article has been renamed as the result of a move request. violet/riga (t) 21:45, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Shouldn't it be really named Memory Stink? :P --85.157.17.129 17:34, 14 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Duplicate sentence

There are two sentences near the top that starts with "With a Memory Stick reader (typically a small box that ...". It seems that someone made an edit and forgot to alter the old bit. Who can find a good way to change it to something better?

Incorrect figures

Everywhere it says MiB, rather than MB, this is incorrect, since the memory sticks come in megabytes, rather than mebibytes.

No, that's actually correct. The binary prefix MiB (mebibyte) is 2²⁰ bytes. Flash memory sizes are always powers of two, so memory sticks are properly measures in MiB and GiB. Dgies 22:05, 13 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No, they're in powers of ten, a 1gb Memory Stick has 10^9 bytes on it, so it should go down as 1 gigabyte, etc.

MB/s vs. Mb/s

I noticed that in one area, it says that the new Memory Stick Micro will have a maximum of 160 MB/s, and a little bit lower it states that it's 160 Mb/s. I'm assuming that the correct value is Mb/s, and I have since changed it. koolman2 22:14, 14 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oh yeah, I think I changed that by accident.

memory

i have a bunch of memory sticks but can not find out how much memory is on it can you help

The size can be usually inferred from the model number, written on the back, at least on the ones I own (all from Sony), e.g.: MSA-32A => 32MB, MSX-M1GST => 1GB. I might add some info regarding this, although someone with a bit more knowledge on the model numbers may do better. --Outlyer 17:54, 11 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

thanks

i was looking for some basic information on sony's memory sticks, so i used a popular search engine, scrolled down, and read a nice introduction to this memory format. thanks.

-nc

Quality...

Any comments on the recording quality of memory stick vs. digital 8 videotape?

Primary purpose is recording basketball games for duplication to VHS and DVD along with the creation of highlight clips in MS Movie Maker.

It depends on the device you're using and the speed of the memory stick. Fast memory cards on the latest devices will have much higher recording quality than slow cards on older devices. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.146.47.250 (talk) 07:28, 8 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Fake

They say there are fake ones now! Most of which are "High Speed." Also should mention magicgate RealG187 20:53, 25 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There definitely are fake ones, and fake kinds of other memory cards too. Most of the ones I've seen were sold on ebay. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.146.47.250 (talk) 07:29, 8 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Adapters

Are there adapters in existance, for example one that takes an SD-card and makes it compatible to interface with a Memory Stick-slot? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 194.109.22.147 (talk) 14:12, 5 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

No, the formats are incompatible. SD only works on SD slots, Memory Stick only works on Memory Stick slots. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.146.47.250 (talk) 07:29, 8 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

max 2GB

why does M2 Memory only seem to go up to 2GB? nobody appears to manufacture or sell any more than that, despite the limit of 32GB?

The limit is theoretical - meaning they can't yet manufature larger than a certain size becuase of technical limitations or cost. Bilky asko 14:47, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You can get 4GB from Sandisk now.

NPOV

I edited out the parts about MS being "defined by it's proprietary nature" and about "Sony's stubborness" because I didn't think I was sufficiently NPOV. Especially since competing formats, exception of CF, are also proprietary. Stuck to the facts, about it being not as popular, used (mostly) only by Sony. Also created another section to move this out of the lead and keep the intro down to a summary paragraph, and broke the form factors part into subsections for each memory stick format. Makes it easier to read and edit. Acerimusdux 04:07, 4 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

SONY A100

I edited the use of Memory Stick to "sony digital cameras" to "sony digital compact cameras" since the new A100 Digital SLR camera actually has a CompactFlash slot.