Cheap FAT32 32GB SD cards for PDR

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-05-2023, 03:02 PM

FYI...the season is starting and I needed a few SD cards and they are ridiculously cheap now. Yes, they are FAT32 formatted. 32GB
You can get three for $13.99 however they do not come with the adapter. I put one in my PDR to confirm and it states 769 minutes recording. https://a.co/d/ftlqB7k

cvp33 · 02-05-2023, 03:26 PM

For $2 more you get the adapter?

https://a.co/d/0RXFdPW

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-05-2023, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvp33

For $2 more you get the adapter?

https://a.co/d/0RXFdPW

good deal for sure...I don't see they are formatted FAT32. I'm sure it is a simple process to format an SD card but one less PITA in my life.

SteveV · 02-06-2023, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

"I don't see they are formatted FAT32."

If you look at the third picture that he included, it clearly states FAT32 on the package.

SteveV · 02-06-2023, 06:57 AM

Sorry, you are the OP. Those pics are yours. My bad...

SteveV · 02-06-2023, 07:02 AM

Ok, I clicked on the link that cvp provided, and if you scroll down the listing to Specification, you will see this:

Vigilante375 · 02-06-2023, 09:02 AM

Even if they're not, it'll take a couple of minutes to reformat them to FAT32.

For $2 more you can get a full sized SD card

https://a.co/d/hcLjmbj

If you keep looking around, you can find 64GB in packs of 3 or 5 for less than $30.

*radz28* · 02-06-2023, 09:08 AM

I've used 230-plus GB cards from Amazon with good luck, after FAT32-formatting.

RamAir02 · 02-06-2023, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Even if they're not, it'll take a couple of minutes to reformat them to FAT32.

For $2 more you can get a full sized SD card

https://a.co/d/hcLjmbj

If you keep looking around, you can find 64GB in packs of 3 or 5 for less than $30.

And SanDisk is a highly reputable brand. I'll only use SanDisk or Samsung SD cards. I use the 128GB version of the card you linked for PDR.

cvp33 · 02-06-2023, 10:27 AM

I have some 4 year old 32g scandisks that I’m embarrassed to share what I paid for them back in the day. They are on their 9th/10th overwrites with no issues. I always save all the files to my hard drive and reformat which erase all files. My laptop, probably others are super easy to formats cards.

1) Plug it in
2) Go to disc files
3) Drop down for FAT32 formatting
4) Press go
5) Asks you if you are aware this will erase all files, yes of course
6) 6 seconds later you’re done

Pre-formatted isn’t really a big deal to me and I’d rather have the name brand frankly.

Odabo · 02-12-2023, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamAir02

And SanDisk is a highly reputable brand. I'll only use SanDisk or Samsung SD cards. I use the 128GB version of the card you linked for PDR.

If you use the 128GB Card, does the PDR write to the entire card or can it only address 32GB? I'm PDR newbie. The manual says 32GB which is the reason for the question.

Jofu · 02-12-2023, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odabo

If you use the 128GB Card, does the PDR write to the entire card or can it only address 32GB? I'm PDR newbie. The manual says 32GB which is the reason for the question.

I actually have a 512GB card, which I had to format to FAT32, and yes the PDR can address the whole thing, not just 32GB out of it.

Geoff

RamAir02 · 02-12-2023, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odabo

If you use the 128GB Card, does the PDR write to the entire card or can it only address 32GB? I'm PDR newbie. The manual says 32GB which is the reason for the question.

Yes, all 128GB is writable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jofu

I actually have a 512GB card, which I had to format to FAT32, and yes the PDR can address the whole thing, not just 32GB out of it.

Geoff

Correct!

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-13-2023, 06:51 AM

great info here...the last SD card I purchased was in 2013 or so and was at least $50.

02-05-2023, 03:02 PM	#1
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Cheap FAT32 32GB SD cards for PDR FYI...the season is starting and I needed a few SD cards and they are ridiculously cheap now. Yes, they are FAT32 formatted. 32GB You can get three for $13.99 however they do not come with the adapter. I put one in my PDR to confirm and it states 769 minutes recording. https://a.co/d/ftlqB7k Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-05-2023, 03:26 PM	#2
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	For $2 more you get the adapter? https://a.co/d/0RXFdPW __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

02-06-2023, 06:57 AM	#5
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Sorry, you are the OP. Those pics are yours. My bad... __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

02-06-2023, 07:02 AM	#6
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Ok, I clicked on the link that cvp provided, and if you scroll down the listing to Specification, you will see this: Attached Images __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

02-06-2023, 09:08 AM	#8
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,188 View My Garage	I've used 230-plus GB cards from Amazon with good luck, after FAT32-formatting. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

02-06-2023, 09:02 AM	#7
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366	Even if they're not, it'll take a couple of minutes to reformat them to FAT32. For $2 more you can get a full sized SD card https://a.co/d/hcLjmbj If you keep looking around, you can find 64GB in packs of 3 or 5 for less than $30.

02-06-2023, 10:27 AM	#10
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	I have some 4 year old 32g scandisks that I’m embarrassed to share what I paid for them back in the day. They are on their 9th/10th overwrites with no issues. I always save all the files to my hard drive and reformat which erase all files. My laptop, probably others are super easy to formats cards. 1) Plug it in 2) Go to disc files 3) Drop down for FAT32 formatting 4) Press go 5) Asks you if you are aware this will erase all files, yes of course 6) 6 seconds later you’re done Pre-formatted isn’t really a big deal to me and I’d rather have the name brand frankly. __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

02-13-2023, 06:51 AM	#14
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	great info here...the last SD card I purchased was in 2013 or so and was at least $50. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

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