[oS-EN] Silly question re laptop hardware (that uses Linux)
Hi Some months ago I bought a laptop. I customized it. One of the options was memory card reader. My surprise was when it finally came, that it is a microSD slot. Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot? How is that thing named (if it exists)? I tried Amazon, no hits. Filtering in Amazon is terrible, anyway. I have o travel with a card reader, multiple formats, it is a big with cable. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 22:55, Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> wrote:
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot?
They do exist, but a card reader might be easier and not much more bulky. https://www.pcboard.ca/sd-to-micro-sd-adapter https://cablematic.com/en/products/microsd-tf-adapter-to-sdhc-sdxc-sd-card-s... I just Googled: sd to micro sd adapter -- Liam Proven ~ Profile: https://about.me/liamproven Email: lproven@cix.co.uk ~ gMail/gTalk/FB: lproven@gmail.com Twitter/LinkedIn: lproven ~ Skype: liamproven IoM: (+44) 7624 277612: UK: (+44) 7939-087884 Czech [+ WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal]: (+420) 702-829-053
On 2023-08-16 00:02, Liam Proven wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 22:55, Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> wrote:
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot?
They do exist, but a card reader might be easier and not much more bulky.
https://www.pcboard.ca/sd-to-micro-sd-adapter
https://cablematic.com/en/products/microsd-tf-adapter-to-sdhc-sdxc-sd-card-s...
Thanks! That cable is less bulkier than the one of my reader.
I just Googled:
sd to micro sd adapter
Sigh, Google searches better than Amazon. And I was using Spanish. Now I found one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07JMTW1YD Most of what Amazon finds is incorrect for this thing. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 23:23, Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> wrote:
Thanks! That cable is less bulkier than the one of my reader.
¡De nada!
Sigh, Google searches better than Amazon. And I was using Spanish. [...] Most of what Amazon finds is incorrect for this thing.
Si, señor. Amazon search is terrible these days, IMHO. Cory Doctorow explains why: https://pluralistic.net/2022/11/28/enshittification/ I try to avoid the company whenever I can. I'd rather buy from AliExpress, or failing that, eBay. -- Liam Proven ~ Profile: https://about.me/liamproven Email: lproven@cix.co.uk ~ gMail/gTalk/FB: lproven@gmail.com Twitter/LinkedIn: lproven ~ Skype: liamproven IoM: (+44) 7624 277612: UK: (+44) 7939-087884 Czech [+ WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal]: (+420) 702-829-053
On 2023-08-16 00:33, Liam Proven wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 23:23, Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> wrote:
Thanks! That cable is less bulkier than the one of my reader.
¡De nada!
Sigh, Google searches better than Amazon. And I was using Spanish. [...] Most of what Amazon finds is incorrect for this thing.
Si, señor.
Amazon search is terrible these days, IMHO. Cory Doctorow explains why:
:-( I don't get that many adverts :-?
I try to avoid the company whenever I can. I'd rather buy from AliExpress, or failing that, eBay.
I've used ali, but it was quite slow. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:02:21 +0100, Liam Proven <lproven@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 22:55, Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> wrote:
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot?
They do exist, but a card reader might be easier and not much more bulky.
https://www.pcboard.ca/sd-to-micro-sd-adapter
https://cablematic.com/en/products/microsd-tf-adapter-to-sdhc-sdxc-sd-card-s...
I just Googled:
sd to micro sd adapter
Nice. I first tried "micro sd to sd adapter" and came up with nothing, but was successful with: "micro sd" card extender Also, try "sd card extender" on amazon.com. One result: https://www.amazon.com/LANMU-Extension-Extender-Compatible-Printers/dp/B09C8G3VDN/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.abea0cd6-ddf4-4d67-9781-9599c1d665fc%3Aamzn1.sym.abea0cd6-ddf4-4d67-9781-9599c1d665fc&cv_ct_cx=sd+card+extender&keywords=sd+card+extender&pd_rd_i=B09C8G3VDN&pd_rd_r=61ba0f2c-715c-43f8-b600-54bb74504c1f&pd_rd_w=VcZXQ&pd_rd_wg=eoSKR&pf_rd_p=abea0cd6-ddf4-4d67-9781-9599c1d665fc&pf_rd_r=GT7CYJRTBW6N1YEXCQFX&qid=1692137755&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=1-4-0cc546a2-7bf2-4d0e-b4ad-0f0d9092fdfc-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1 -- Robert Webb
On 2023-08-16 00:44, Robert Webb via openSUSE Users wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:02:21 +0100, Liam Proven <> wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 22:55, Carlos E. R. <> wrote:
I just Googled:
sd to micro sd adapter
Nice. I first tried "micro sd to sd adapter" and came up with nothing, but was successful with:
"micro sd" card extender
Also, try "sd card extender" on amazon.com. One result:
Trick: This is the same link, less tracking: <https://www.amazon.com/LANMU-Extension-Extender-Compatible-Printers/dp/B09C8G3VDN/> Or this: <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C8G3VDN/> which for Spain is <https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09C8G3VDN/> But product is not available. In any case, too late for my trip, but thank you all for locating the items :-) -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
On 2023-08-15 18:44, Robert Webb via openSUSE Users wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:02:21 +0100, Liam Proven <lproven@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 22:55, Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> wrote:
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot?
They do exist, but a card reader might be easier and not much more bulky.
https://www.pcboard.ca/sd-to-micro-sd-adapter
https://cablematic.com/en/products/microsd-tf-adapter-to-sdhc-sdxc-sd-card-s...
I just Googled:
sd to micro sd adapter
Nice. I first tried "micro sd to sd adapter" and came up with nothing, but was successful with:
"micro sd" card extender
As I happen to be traveling at the other side of the pond, I got this one: <https://www.amazon.ca/AFUNTA-Extension-Extender-Compatible-Raspberry/dp/B07JMTW1YD> It does work, but there are a lot of read errors that translate to apparent corrupted media. Fortunately, nothing was written and I could read my camera photos with my USB card reader. I will have to try again, but with a card that doesn't contain important photos. The connecting cable is too long, very thin and apparently too delicate. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
On 8/15/23 17:02, Liam Proven wrote:
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot? They do exist, but a card reader might be easier and not much more bulky.
https://www.pcboard.ca/sd-to-micro-sd-adapter
https://cablematic.com/en/products/microsd-tf-adapter-to-sdhc-sdxc-sd-card-s...
I'd go for a real card-reader that connects via a USB dongle. Readers should have at least 5 slots. Everything from SD/microSD to MMC, and all in between. I can't believe you ordered a card reader on a laptop and it only came with a microSD slot. Most I've see are the full SD card and you use a caddy or separate USB for the micro reader. Note also, the USB card readers usually have both micro and regular SD slots. Some look like a simple flash-drive with no cable dongle and just plug in via the USB male connector sticking out one side of the reader. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.
On 2023-08-25 20:01, David C. Rankin wrote:
On 8/15/23 17:02, Liam Proven wrote:
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot? They do exist, but a card reader might be easier and not much more bulky.
https://www.pcboard.ca/sd-to-micro-sd-adapter
https://cablematic.com/en/products/microsd-tf-adapter-to-sdhc-sdxc-sd-card-s...
I'd go for a real card-reader that connects via a USB dongle. Readers should have at least 5 slots. Everything from SD/microSD to MMC, and all in between.
As I said before, I do have a real card-reader via USB dongle, and it is significantly larger than the card adapter.
I can't believe you ordered a card reader on a laptop and it only came with a microSD slot. Most I've see are the full SD card and you use a caddy or separate USB for the micro reader.
Me too. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
Le 15/08/2023 à 23:55, Carlos E. R. a écrit :
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot?
you can find very small usb to micro sd reader, by the way I try to always buy micro sd cards :-) https://www.amazon.fr/SanDisk-SDDR-B531-GN6NN-Lecteur-Carte-microSD/dp/B07G5... and these devices are often much faster than included devices jdd -- c'est quoi, usenet? http://www.dodin.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=Usenet.Usenet
On 2023-08-16 08:37, jdd@dodin.org wrote:
Le 15/08/2023 à 23:55, Carlos E. R. a écrit :
Do some one know of an adapter to plug an SDHC/SDXC card (normal sized) into a microSD slot?
you can find very small usb to micro sd reader, by the way I try to always buy micro sd cards :-)
https://www.amazon.fr/SanDisk-SDDR-B531-GN6NN-Lecteur-Carte-microSD/dp/B07G5...
My cameras all use "normal" sized cards. I do not like the idea of using a micro card plus adapter. Phones and tablets that use microcards, I never remove them. I had a tiny adapter, but it worked badly. So the current one is brand name, biggish, and works fabulously.
and these devices are often much faster than included devices
jdd
-- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
Le 16/08/2023 à 10:01, Carlos E. R. a écrit :
My cameras all use "normal" sized cards. I do not like the idea of using a micro card plus adapter
I do this most of the time without problem. If an adapter don't works, I drop it on trash
I had a tiny adapter, but it worked badly. So the current one is brand name, biggish, and works fabulously.
take attention to get an usb3 one. quality have increased. Try it, it's around 10€, worth it! jdd -- c'est quoi, usenet? http://www.dodin.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=Usenet.Usenet
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