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Why are SDXC flash memory cards pretty much non-existent on deals.woot?

I purchased a HD video camera 16 months ago. During my comparison shopping I recall a lot of raving about the new SDXC flash memory cards, both in-store and online. The argument was convincing enough that I purchased a camera that is compatible with SDXC. I didn't purchase a card at the time, the sticker shock from the camera alone was just about enough that I could stomach. I figured I would start seeing them here and in the big box stores in a short while. Well low-and-behold I'm still waiting.

Are the prices still too high? I'm seeing them (on Amazon) for around $1.25/GB which is nowhere near the +$3/GB price point when I purchased the camera.
Not enough devices out there yet that support this format? I find that hard to believe...
Manufacturers are hesitant because the price where consumers would actually buy the product is too low and will cut too much into profits?
What gives???

by jimmyd103
asked 4 months ago

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my guess is that because no one thinks the prices on them are 'deals' yet.

I won't post something that I find unless i believe it is a deal, and to me, over $1/GB for flash memory, even class 10, is not a deal.

lxzndr
4 months ago

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@lxzndr: Agreed. They're just too expensive for the moment. This time next year, hopefully, we'll be seeing some great deals on 64GB cards. Good things come to those who wait.

rprebel
4 months ago

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@lxzndr: You make a great point. Why pay $1.25/GB for a 64GB card when you can buy two 32GB SDHC cards for around $1/GB. Ugh. I guess I will just have to wait longer OR pay the additional $$/GB now. Not really happy with either of those options though. :(

jimmyd103
4 months ago

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not much demand really. the sdxc compatible devices still haven't saturated the market, people are holding on to their older tech items longer because of the economy.

kamikazeken
4 months ago

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