Kingston 512 MB CompactFlash Card and Adapter (CF/512ADP)

Kingston 512 MB CompactFlash Card and Adapter (CF/512ADP)
Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
CompactFlash is the world's smallest removable mass storage device. CF cards are designed with flash technology, a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. CompactFlash storage products are solid state, meaning they contain no moving parts, and provide users with much greater protection of their data than conventional magnetic disk drives.This Compact Flash Card for comes with PC Card adapter.

Average customer rating:

BEWARE of Kingston REBATES!

Kingston 512 MB CompactFlash Card and Adapter (CF/512ADP)

Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)

Product Features:

Dimensions - 1.43'' x 1.68'' x .13''
3.7 - 6 Mbps read rate
1.5 - 5 Mbps write rate
Compatible with PC Card Type II adapters
Data retention - 10 years

ASIN: B00006GETE

Product Description

CompactFlash is the world's smallest removable mass storage device. CF cards are designed with flash technology, a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. CompactFlash storage products are solid state, meaning they contain no moving parts, and provide users with much greater protection of their data than conventional magnetic disk drives.This Compact Flash Card for comes with PC Card adapter.

Customer Reviews:

BEWARE of Kingston REBATES!.......2005-10-30

Beware of KINGSTON rebates!

Of course, I hope your experience would differ, if you were to buy Kingston product(s), but mine was terrible.

I bought a Kingston CompactFlash card that offered a $50 mail-in rebate. I promptly (as in, the day AFTER I received the item delivery) went to photocopy my rebate certificate and UPC code and sales receipt; then sent it all on its merry way. Yes, I was well within the rebate period, both for the purchase AND for the postmark date. My purchase was a valid retailer (think HUGE online e-tailer).

The rebate REQUIRED sending THE ENTIRE ORIGINAL UPC label, which was like the entire outside package for my CF card, about the size of 1 ½ business cards when flattened. No problem.

About TWO MONTHS later, I get a letter saying "your rebate request was denied because you failed to furnish the appropriate ORIGINAL UPC code as required by the rebate offer."

Well, now WHAT? I can't RE-SEND the original (it was already in their possession). I called, and they insisted on repeating what the letter said. I re-sent my PHOTOCOPIES and they said a photocopy is invalid proof of purchase.

After another 6 weeks of pursuing this, I figured this is their scam. They simply wouldn't honor the rebate. And without the ORIGINAL UPC in my possession, I couldn't really submit to their requirements.

If you're looking for a RAM upgrade, I'd suggest you look at a quality company like OCZ (the BEST!), or Patriot, Geil, or Corsair. If you're looking for a value Flash Memory Card, I might suggest SanDisk.

For one, Kingston does NOT make the best products, they are VALUE-driven products.

Two, there are competitors to Kingston with just as good or better value-to-performance ratios at the same prices.

Three, Kingston will not stand behind their customer as I have experienced.

I urge you to, please, be cautious of Kingston and their rebate scams.

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