Different Sony Memory Sticks

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Can anyone tell me the difference between these 2 512mb sony memory sticks please? Aceept the price.

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Looks like the 2nd one is more for video, with a fast write speed.

Manufacturer's Description
The MSX-M512S Memory Stick PRO Duo media provides unbeatable storage value for your compact digital camera, camcorder or portable audio device. With 512 megabytes storage capacity with 220 megabytes available, it provides plenty of storage space at an unbeatable price. The MSX-M512S has an expanded operating temperature range of -13° F to 185° Fahrenheit, making it ideal for use in a variety of different environments. With the included adaptor you can use the MSX-M512S in most devices that use standard Memory Stick PRO media.

Manufacturer's Description
The Memory Stick PRO format was designed to realize continuous real-time recording of high capacity high-resolution moving images. In addition to its theoretical maximum transfer speed of 160Mbps, a main advantage of the Memory Stick PRO format is its minimum write speed of 15Mbps as a format standard, which will enable continuous real-time recording of high-resolution moving images. Furthermore, the minimum write speed of 15Mbps will make it possible to design more reliable moving image recording devices capable of preventing data loss in the event of sudden power loss or accidental removal of the media during file recording.The new format includes the MagicGate copyright protection technology as a standard feature providing secure protection for commercial and copyrighted content. By fully utilizing an embedded intelligent controller unit, the Memory Stick PRO format will also enable prevention of third-party access to personal data. Tentatively named "Access Control Function", the new protection technology will form the base of a high-level security system for Memory Stick networking features. As an advanced new generation media format, the Memory Stick PRO offers future expandability allowing it to evolve to bring new, exciting applications and benefits to its users.
 
The Pro Duo is a smaller unit. It is not interchangeable with regular Memory Stick Pro units. It is only about 1/2 the size of normal memory stick units. It is used for digital video and cell phones where space is extemely limited.
 
Oh I see so I couldn't use it in a Sony DSC-H1

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Let me rephrase what I said:

Memory Stick Pro is not interchangeable with Memory Stick Pro Duo. But...if you buy the adapter, you can use the duo in place of the regular memory stick pro. My sony digital video cam uses the duo, and I have to insert it into an adapter to be able to read it in a memory stick reader.

Edit:When I get home tonight, I'll pull out the Duo, put it in the adapter, and see if it works in my little Sony Cybershot that takes a normal memory stick.
 

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