| Originally developed in conjunction with Fuji and | | | | cards prior to 2005. |
| Olympus the Xd memory card offers a great | | | | Between 2008 & 2009 fuji developed a new |
| alternative of storage medium compared to other | | | | range known as the M+. These cards allowed for |
| types of memory card unit on the market. Unlike | | | | lower manufacturing costs, up to 2gb worth of |
| other types of card these were designed primarily | | | | storage and more importantly faster read and write |
| for use with digital cameras and camcorders under | | | | times compared to the standard M range of cards. |
| the Olympus or Fuji brand, but are now being | | | | At this moment in time there is no Xd memory card |
| offered as an alternative on many various other | | | | available that allows you to store more than 2gb of |
| electronic devices. | | | | data, but this may change in future. |
| If you have a device that is compatible with these | | | | Should you purchase an Xd memory card? |
| type of card you will find they allow for lower power | | | | Currently the Sd card variation of cards are the most |
| consumption and rapid transfer speeds for both your | | | | affordable and offer flexible storage capacities to suit |
| video and photo needs. On the market today you will | | | | consumers needs. Xd memory units are known for |
| most commonly find 2 variations of Xd memory card | | | | there great reliability and unique functions they |
| available for purchase, these include the M range and | | | | provide when used in conjunction with an Olympus or |
| M+ range of cards. | | | | fuji branded product. If you already have a Fuji or |
| Difference between M & M+ Xd cards | | | | Olympus product then I would recommend |
| Way back in 2006 fuji released there type M range | | | | purchasing this type of card to get the most from |
| to positive reviews. Allowing you to store up to 2gb | | | | your device. If you have a choice between Xd and |
| data, at the time these cards were considered to be | | | | other memory units then I would consider the other |
| the best on the market in terms of portable storage. | | | | types before hand. This by no means means Xd |
| One drawback of the M rage was that although | | | | memory units are not worth investing in to, it's just |
| storage was adequate, read and write speeds were | | | | more affordable to purchase a larger size Sd card |
| considered to be slow compared to the very first Xd | | | | variation for example compared to a 2gb Xd card. |