Memory cards first took off as the storage medium of choice in photography, with cameras dispensing with film rolls to instead rely on the much smaller and cost-effective memory cards. As well as digital cameras, memory cards are commonly used in mobile phones to store information like photos and music, as well as in camcorders to store video.
Memory cards are also used in other consumer electronic devices such as televisions, portable game devices, printers, DVD recorders, and more. Many TVs come with card slots that allow users to see any stored photos on a big screen, while some printers allow you to print directly from images stored on a card.
While you can easily swap cards from one product to another, it’s important to remember that different devices take different types of memory cards. If you already have a device that takes a memory card and want to buy more gear, make sure your intended purchase can take the same type of card.
