Windows Phone Thoughts: Proporta 2GB SD/USB Card & Aluminum SD/SIM Card Holder

A Card for Every Occasion
If you are a highly organized individual who likes to carry separate SD cards for music, photos and applications, or if you happen to carry additional SIM cards for any reason, you should know that there is a better way to transport these cards than in the bottom of your linty pocket. Proporta makes an aluminum card holder that is sized just like a fat credit card.


Figure 6: The aluminum skin has a raised Proporta logo on its bottom edge.

Measuring 3.38" long x 2.12" wide x 0.15"; thick, the Aluminum Memory/SIM Card Holder has three slots built into a plastic form that will fit SD, MMC, as well as SIM cards. Cards easily slide in place and and are held securely; removal is a simple matter of sliding the card forward.


Figure 7: If you had three 4GB SD cards, you could carry 12GB in your wallet. Sweet!

I really like this card holder and have been carrying it inside my gear bag since I received it. The aluminum gives it an edgy industrial style, and I love the instant organization that the holder provides.

Keyed Up
If you don't like the idea of carrying a dedicated card holder, or if you don't ever need to carry three extra cards, then you might like the convenience of a keyring that can do more than identify you keys.


Figure 8: The Proporta keyring has a secret...

The Proporta SD / MMC Keyring is a 2.25" long x 1.25" wide fob that has a tight pocket sewn into its backside for holding SD or MMC memory cards. Composed of black vinyl with an aluminum insert and contrasting white stitching, the fob will keep its rigid shape while protectively holding a spare memory card. The cutout at the bottom of the pocket is helpful when it is time to remove the card, as the pocket's fit is tight and the card will need coaxing to exit.


Figure 9: A built-in slot for SD or MMC cards.

This keyring is an inexpensive way to carry a loose memory card. The only weak point that I can see is the vinyl loop on the spring ring; my worry is that over time it will tear.

Conclusions
I love items that have multiple uses or that can simplify my daily routine, and it is obvious that Proporta is thinking along those lines.

Judie Hughes, who spent six years earning a reputation as a respected reviewer at The Gadgeteer, has now added "member of the Pocket PC Thoughts review team" to her list of credits. Her site, Gear Diary, continues her exploration of the gadget world with blog entries and reviews of all things geeky.