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Originally Posted by Catlady
I've only ever used San Disk memory cards and have never had a problem with them. I've never had to deal with warranty issues since they've never once failed on me.
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I've had only one fail on me (a 16GB Ultra II worth around $100 USD) after less than two years of use and San Disk played 20 questions with me over several emails over several days (never mind that I had full documentation) until they found a loophole (it was from a vendor bulk purchase) and denied my claim. As far as I am concerned now, they can take their products and stuff them where the sun doesn't shine.
Another problem with San Disk is they have dropped the Ultra II line. The so called limited lifetime warranty on the Ultra II is actually 10 years (I consider this deceptive advertising, btw). The Ultras' so called limited lifetime warranty is only five years. I got burned by one vendor when I ordered a 32GB Ultra II and received an Ultra. I've since found that many vendors were still advertising the Ultra IIs but, when their existing stocks ran out, started substituting them with Ultras without reducing the price. Buying some of the cards is now a crap shoot. Granted, it's not exactly San Disk's fault for the substitutions but it wouldn't have happened if they hadn't cut their warranties.
My advice stands. Stay the heck away from San Disk.