I hate it when some Amazon vendors list the same generic item under multiple names, just to give the impression that it is designed for specific applications. In this particular case, this package is called "16GB SD SDHC Flash Memory Card FOR NINTENDO 3DS N3DS DS DSI & Wii Media Kit. Also compatible with Nikon SLR Coolpix Digital Camera, Kodak Easyshare, Canon Powershot, Canon EOS". But all it contains is a no-name SDHC memory card with the slowest speed rating of 'class-2', plus a no-name USB card reader.
From the product title, one may think that this memory card is specially designed for Nintendo platforms or digital cameras. But let's examine the following facts:
1. The older Nintendo DS (and DS Lite) does NOT accept any external memory card.
2. The newer Nintendo DSi (also XL and 3DS) has a slot for SD card. But there are no special requirements or proprietary file formats. Any standard SD/SDHC card can be used directly.
3. A 'class-2' card is simply too slow for digital photography. Most digital cameras require at least a 'class-4' card to operate correctly. If you have a high-end digital SLR or if you want to shoot HD-video, then a 'class-6' card is the minimum.
Note however, if your digital camera is more than 5 years old, then most likely it can only support SD cards (up to 2GB) and not a SDHC (4-32GB). Check your camera's card compartment, to make sure it actually has the logo of 'SDHC' printed, and not just 'SD'.
The card reader included in this package is similar to the "10-in-1 USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Card Reader". I have tested one and found it to be poorly constructed, and does not always get recognized by my computers and laptop. If your computer/laptop is less than 5 years old, chances are it already has a built-in SDHC card reader. In that case you don't even need to use an USB card reader.
As of this writing, you can get a name-brand memory card with faster speed class for similar price (after you factor in shipping cost). For examples, consider the SanDisk 16GB Ultra SDHC Card or the Transcend 16GB Class 10 SDHC card instead.
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