topic Re: Memory Stick Pro into SD slot in PCs & Accessories

Memory Stick Pro into SD slot

faithx — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:45:16 GMT

Hiya Guys

Quick question,

I have a new VAIO Fit 15E and just went to put my Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo from my NEX-5 into the slot. I might be completely stupid, but with my previous VAIO the SD slot seems smaller making the Memory Stick fit perfectly. With this new VAIO, the slot seems too big and I don't want to push the Memory Stick in any further in case it gets stuck. Any ideas, as to whether I do need to push it in further or whether my new model isn't able to accept this smaller stick?

Cheers

Faith x

Re: Memory Stick Pro into SD slot

Blencogo — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 22:36:06 GMT

Hi Faith.

Hmmmmm.... Most Vaios have two slots - one for SD and one for MS. It looks like Sony have dispensed with the MemoryStick slot on the new Vaio Fit. This is a bit odd as MemoryStick is a Sony format - perhaps they are bowing to commercial pressures as most people use SD Cards these days.

I think you can still use MemoryCard Duo Cards but you need a cheap adapter like this: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Memory-Stick-Adaptor-Sony-Card/dp/B000VN768U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375654222&sr=8-3&keywords=Memory+Stick+Duo+adapter

Alternatively, you can use an external USB Card Reader or you can change to using SD Cards in your NEX-5.

Hope you are OK - See you soon?

Re: Memory Stick Pro into SD slot

faithx — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:45:09 GMT

Thank you so much hun, glad it's not just me being dumb

But isn't that such a load of crap, that I can't even slot my Sony Nex card into my Sony laptop!

I can of course just use my USB cable, but that means having to carry yet another cable around with me, so looks like I have to get the adaptor.

And yes, meet up soon, in fact I'll email you soon, as I'm just finalising a drive up north over the next couple of months - definitely over due for a lunch date