MicroSDHC Quality and Speed?

[Uninvited Guest]

I'm trying to compare two different memory cards, but specifications are sparse and reviews are non existent.

The Patriot Card boasts a class 6 rating- sustained 6 mb/s write speed. However, what I am looking for is read speed, and it's unclear if the class rating means read speed too. This card I am able to pick up locally from the store, so I don't have to pay shipping, and can get the cash price.

The Kingston Card is a bit cheaper due to an awesome sale, but states that it's class 4- 4 mb/s sustainable data transfer speed. I noticed how it didn't state write speed Patriot I don't know much about. This card I would have to order and pay shipping, which would bring it up to the same cost as the Patriot.

Unless the Patriot card is a complete farce, then I'm leaning towards it. I'll be using the card to run a Nintendo DS backup cartridge with homebrew applications, and I know that a poor read speed on flash cards can cause errors and crashes like crazy.

Thanks guys.

 

[tw1164]

I think both of the cards exceed the r/w speeds of the NDS itself.

buy.com has the kingston on sale for $24 shipped.

 

[Uninvited Guest]

Nice catch on that sale- It'd have to ship to canada, but it looks like buy.com doesn't do international.

Oh, and thanks for the advice. As long as either are quality products, sould be a go. I can always return the one bought from the store.