Help First Android Phone - data storage questions

[utheaffiliates]

Hi friends, I've just gotten an LG Optimus S and I have some questions! This is my first smartphone so I still have a lot to learn, I appreciate any info / advice.

Firstly, I want to upgrade the MicroSD card that came with the phone. It's only 2gb and I want to be able to store considerably more music than this will allow. I'm looking at the 8 / 16gb range, but what I don't know is this: does my phone support SDHC? Additionally, what speed-classes are supported, and what is realistically necessary? I don't plan to do much video capture, just playing music and some picture taking.

If anyone would like to recommend a particularly good SD card (in the $20-$30 range) from either Amazon.com or Newegg.com, I would very much appreciate that. Thanks!

 

[takeshi]

I tried checking specs on the LG site but it seems fairly useless in this regard. You might want to see if there's a manual you can refer to. Odds are that it does support SDHC.

As for the class, again, depends on specs but cards are backwards compatible. You can stick a card faster than your device supports but it will only run at whatever speed your device supports. For the usage you mention even a class 2 would be sufficient.

I'd just suggest sticking with reputable brands (SanDisk, etc).

 

[SomeWhoCallMeTim]

I've been happy with this card: Amazon.com: SanDisk 16 GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDQ-016G (Bulk Packaging): Electronics

 

[Ma}{imus]

Steer clear from the class 2 cards. They are notoriously flaky in the Optimus S. Minimum class 4 will save you some major headaches.

 

[writerncaa]

Hi -- can't help on your question, but can you help on mine?

Thx.

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[NEOhioNewly]

I recently bought:
Kingston 8 GB microSDHC Class 4 Flash Memory Card SDC4/8GB

from Amazon: Amazon.com: Kingston 8 GB microSDHC Class 4 Flash Memory Card SDC4/8GB: Electronics

for my Optimus V, which is just the prepaid version of the Optimus S and it works great!

 

[Hawaiian_Geek]

Amazon.com: SanDisk 16GB microSDHC Class 4 Flash Memory Card with SD Adapter and USB Reader - Retail Packaging: Komputerbay

From what I read LG recommends using SanDisk brand. I bought my 16gb from Amazon & it works well. Just my 2 cents!

 

[Ivy547]

I use an 8g SanDisk and have never had any issues with it. Well known brands is definitely the best way to go when it comes to data storage, better safe than sorry.

 

[CarrieK]

I apologize...I posted the wrong thing in the wrong place