I've had the 1 gigger for almost a year now? I've loved the card and ability to use it as a flash drive or to add files without using hotsync or a card reader. I would recommend saving the receipt though, cause it finally started having some problems. First, I lost the lock/unlock slider from the card. I use tape now :(
Second, the card actually popped open where the hinge for the USB fold is located. I used some silicon to keep it working till I can get a new one.... waiting for the 2 gig price to drop and I'll go for it I think....just keep my receipt this time!

I've had the 1 gigger for almost a year now? I've loved the card and ability to use it as a flash drive or to add files without using hotsync or a card reader. I would recommend saving the receipt though, cause it finally started having some problems. First, I lost the lock/unlock slider from the card. I use tape now :(
Second, the card actually popped open where the hinge for the USB fold is located. I used some silicon to keep it working till I can get a new one.... waiting for the 2 gig price to drop and I'll go for it I think....just keep my receipt this time!

I've had the same for some time now. I try not to "overuse" that USB interface for the exact same reason christo points out above. Still, it's nice to have the option if you want to back up your entire SD card and don't have a card reader handy. I'd recommend them.

"Limited lifetime warranty."

hey christo - if you're still alive Sandisk would have a hard time denying warranty rights to you, the things haven't even been out a couple years or so. Just call up Sandisk, tell them about where and when you bought it- their warranty support is a bit slow but you should be able to stick to your guns and get a replacement.

I had a corsair SD that began falling apart (chipping and cracking open) months after buying - and it was rarely used. I just contacted the company, got an RMA and sent it to them. Had a new card a week or so later that seems to be holding up. Unless it's obviousl user abuse, they should be held to their warranties, especially lifetime!

lol you actually pay for those

I got a 4gb card for like $45 ya it might not be as fast as yours but its dirt cheap and it 4gb insted of one or two
I had a 1gb sandisk ultra II and I can't tell the diff when I'm useing my treo
I say memory over speed
and as for the usb function big deal
almost every comp now a days has a sd card reader (at least at my house/neighborhood :)

Prices of this stuff are always dropping. And I have a sense that the Treo's SD bus doesn't really take advantage of speeds over a certain rating anyhow.
But it's a bigger number and that's better, right? :)
Apparently Sandisk doesn't use SLC, which is probably a better reason to choose another brand. The design of this USB/SD card was doomed to physical failure just by it's nature - how long can a hinge like this last? The Tungsten 1, 2 and 3's had the same sort of issues - some cheap electronic things should just be designed without movement. Palm figured they could deny their problems as "out of warranty" or "user caused," but Sandisk may not have that luxury.

I have 4 of these - I love them. Without carrying anything other than my phone - I always have a USB drive available - no extra cables or software. Plus quick transfers. (I have a SD camera as well).

I use one of these cards with mypodder from podcastready.com. I can be anywhere - work, home, library anyplace with an internet connection and usb port and I can update my podcasts. No need for hotsync or other cable. Just unplug the card, fold gently and plug it in the USB slot.

As to the quality of the card or hinge - yeah - its small and plastic. So treat it with some respect. Don't manhandle it. I have had 5 cards - one broke because I forgot it was plugged into to my notebook's USB port and tilted the notebook to pick it up - SNAP. Otherwise - these things are great and sturdy enough for normal use.

Dustin