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This memory card review from TrustedReviews is bogus.

I hate when people write reviews, and release obviously biased results. As such, TrustedReviews’ multiple format memory card test and review seems to be biased against Sandisk in favor of Lexar.

First, they choose out of date card readers: Sandisk’s SDDR-88 8-in-1 card reader has been replaced with their SDDR-89 12-in-1 card reader, which performs notably better. The SDDR-89 was released over a year ago… I know, because I happen to own one and it’s been sitting on my desk for almost that long. As for Crucial’s reader, I bet there is a replacement model as well.

Second, they did not review any Sandisk Extreme III or IV cards, instead choosing much older Ultra II cards. Ultra II cards are 66x cards, where Extreme III cards are 133x (and yes, on my machine, with my card reader, they do infact read and write at around 20mb/sec).

However, they allowed Lexar’s Professional 133x in, and it obviously won both the CF and SD reviews; Sandisk’s Extreme III cards both perform similarly and are priced similarly to Lexar’s Pro line, yet were obviously missing from the test.

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The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a very nice camera, 16.7 megapixels, 35mm CMOS sensor, almost $7,000. This is the elite of digital cameras. Canon describes the body of the camera as…

Durable Magnesium Alloy Body: The EOS-1Ds Mark II meets the demands of professional field photographers. Lightweight and highly rigid, its magnesium alloy chassis & external covers (top, front, rear & memory card slot covers) contribute to excellent durability and electromagnetic shielding. Moving parts are tightly sealed to ensure water and dust resistance on a par with the EOS-1Ds.

What Canon is really saying…

Our Armageddon Hide armour plating will ensure protection from even the fires of Hell itself. No foul Demons from the Pit will tarnish your images of our final days.¹

I soooo want one. Anyone need a kidney? I’ll sell mine for $7,000.

_{[1]: As said by Jon “Salty” Hall.}

Now, theres been this testing floating around on the internet. Its quite simple, and gives surprising results. Up front, I’m going to tell you, the test means nothing. Take it here. Do not continue reading what I wrote until you take the test and have your answer.

Taken it? Good.

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