Problems With Lexar 60X SD Cards

Print this articleSecure Digital cards, better known as SD cards, are manufactured by a variety of companies, including Lexar, and are built to the standards established by the SD Association, an internal organization that is comprised of more than 1,000 electronics-related companies. Lexar 60x SD cards, like all SD cards, can experience problems that may be related to the card or the device in which it is installed.

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SD cards come in several types, sizes and with different capacities. When an SD card reaches or nears its capacity, the card will fail to take more data and may become unresponsive. Checking the card for unwanted or unused files, and deleting them, will free space on the card and can lead to the card working properly again. SD cards, including Lexar 60x SD cards, accept data in blocks instead of in byte-by-byte chunks like how data is written to a computer hard drive. This method of saving data can also lead to card malfunctions, especially if the card is written to frequently or over a long period of time.

Device Problems

Occasionally the part of the computing device that connects to a Lexar 60x SD card can malfunction, causing the card to experience problems when attempting to access the computer’s processor. This problem is often identified by an error prompt that appears on the device. This situation is best dealt with by having the device looked at by a service expert and may result in a pricey repair bill or needing to replace the device.

Speed

The Lexar 60x line of SD cards is classified as high-speed and is capable of writing data at up to 9 megabytes per second, a feature that can lead to eventual card malfunction. As data is transferred to the card at high rates of speed, the card gradually loses its ability to accept data at its maximum rate, similar to how a battery loses its capacity limitations with each recharge. Although the Lexar 60x SD cards are capable of receiving data at these transfer rates, it doesn’t mean the computing device is capable of writing the data at that rate.

Considerations

Because of their high-speed capabilities, Lexar 60x SD cards are designed for use in devices that are capable of writing data at high rates of speed, such as digital camcorders. Using a Lexar 60x SD card in a mobile phone or video game console is more likely to lead to the card malfunctioning or not meeting your needs. While Lexar 60x SD cards are designed to be durable pieces of equipment, they are still susceptible to damage and should be handled with care.

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