DCEmu Decides #1 - Choose the Best PSP Storage Device !

[fpcreator2000]

Let's not forget, although still a little too expensive, that Sony has released an 8GB version of their memory stick.

[burrito]

Sandisk Memory Stick Pro Duo 4GB
It is much faster than Sony memory sticks, and was under US$50.

[Buddy4point0]

Sandisk Memory Stick Pro Duo 4GB
no competition.

[psp411]

in terms of speed/space for price, then sandisk
in terms of spending $ because you can, then sony(just because its made from the same company as psp XD)

i have a sandisk and a kingmax microsd to memorystick adapter w/ 1gb storage (since i use my psp for homebrew i dont need any more space !!)

[Joe88]

Sandisk 4GB Pro Duo Gamer Edition (clear red)

[goldenslider]

It seems a lot of people hate the Datel hard drive as much as I do. 3 replacements and all 3 of them failed after about two weeks of use each. In the end I wrote into the magazine Computer Active about it and got datel a bad reputation for the product.

[aznflameboy]

Let's not forget, although still a little too expensive, that Sony has released an 8GB version of their memory stick.

Theres a sandisk 8 GB also.

[mike_jmg]

Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 4GB

yeah:thumbup:

But I wanted this one, cause it looks really sweet

Sandisk 4GB Pro Duo Gamer Edition (clear red)

I had the 1Gb sandisk gamer edition (clear green/yellow), was faster but I sold it
I haven't come across with that little red devil, but when I see it, I'll surely buy it

got a 256MB sony pro duo for pandorizing purposes for $99.00 mexican pesos wich is around 9 bucks

[osgeld]

none of the above

you can get a 8gb basic sandisk for 99.99 on tigerdirect.com

i had the 32mb sony, it was SLOOOOOOW
then i got a 1gb gaming sandisk, its perfectly fine
now i have a 4gb sandisk ultra II, its awesome when coping large files, regular use its really not worth the 2x price

sony's are 150kbs
sandisk blues are like 1mbs
sandisk gamers are like 2mbs
sandisk ultra II 10mbs

[bah]

I see no difference in copy speeds between a 1gb sandisk standard and 4gb Ultra II.
Perhaps with a card reader there would be a difference, but using the PSP for transfers I certainly have never thought 'gee that was faster'.

The only thing that makes a difference is if you're copying many small files (slow) or a big one (fast).

The gaming cards are MLC, the standard blue ones and the Ultra IIs are SLC. Therefore the standard blue ones are not just faster, but they will last for around 10x the cycles are the gaming ones.

I would call BS/lack of actual testing on anyone claiming the gaming cards are faster.

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To quote a good post I have read elsewhere:

"The gaming version 'clear light blue' one (model #SDMSG-2048-A10) are marketed more as a 'gaming' memory for Sony PSP, also it does not include a memory adaptor like the normal 'solid blue' colored ones (model #SDMSPD-2048-A10). Many believed that the gaming versions are more extreme and to be a better memory than the plain normal solid blue colored ones. This is however a misconception, and is not true. The Gaming versions are actually cheaper to produce and are lower in quality compared to the plain/normal solid blue colored ones
The normal Sandisk memory stick pro duo are made using SLC (single-level cell) memory architecture, while the Sandisk Gaming sticks use the MLC (multi-level cell) memory architecture. SLC is better than MLC in many aspect, such as in performance, efficiency, and longevity. Hence, the normal blue memory stick pro duo (SLC) will have longer life in number of rewrites and faster data transfer, compared to the gaming version ones (MLC). The other difference between the two is, the normal solid blue (SDMSPD) is formatted in FAT16, while the gaming version clear blue one (SDMSG) comes preformatted for PSP. You can however format either memory stick pro duo for use in the PSP and other devices.
Ultimately, if you want the better 2GB memory stick pro duo, get the solid blue ones over the gaming version. For those who have the money to spend, do not mind paying more, and simply just want the best of them all in the category, I would recommend the Sandisk 2GB Ultra II memory stick pro duo (model # SDMSPDH-2048-901). Its a waste of money however, if you are using the Sandisk Ultra II on devices that does not have the technology to take advantage of its increase in speed.
More info on MLC and SLC: http://www.memorynet.co.uk/info/faq-single-layer-cell-versus-multi-level-cell.shtml"