12-in-1 USB2 memory card reader $15

[imported_compguy]

This is a pretty good card reader.
link

 

[Kaido]

wow, sweet deal. it has a good reseller rating too. I was going to buy an Atech Solo 10-in-1 for $30, this looks a lot better. thx op!

 

[nekote]

BTW - $14 w/$1 S&H

How da' ya' know it's USB2 ?

I don't spot that, in the linked page.
Something known about that particular model, from elsewhere?

TIA

 

[Freejack2]

This is the I-310HR206G model.
I don't think this is usb 2.0
There is a very similar U2CR-208NX that retailers claim to be USB2.0 though.

 

[Kaido]

Just got mine today!

It's super small, smaller than a deck of cards small. I didn't really like the transparent case in the picture on the website, but in person it looks very cool.

The top of the case has USB 2.0 printed on it. It's wicked fast...I downloaded over 40 megs of pictures off my CF card in like a second.

Windows XP recognized it right away. All I did was plug it into my USB port and ten seconds later it was completely installed. It added four removable disk drives to My Computer.

I would have paid double for it, I really like it. This is a HOT piece of hardware, thank you very much compguy!

 

[nekote]

Thanks Kaido for taking the time to post your experience!

Confirming USB 2.0 and hi-speed is just what I was hoping somebody could do for us!

Speed only a benefit for "memory" cards that have (or approach) USB 2.0?
How common / uncommon is that, in the various formats?

Lastly, *ONLY* "USB bus powered" ?
No AC possible (nor necessary - very low electrical need for cards)?
Therefore, no AC power brick / wall wart nor even a DC in port, right?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: nekote
Thanks Kaido for taking the time to post your experience!

Confirming USB 2.0 and hi-speed is just what I was hoping somebody could do for us!

Speed only a benefit for "memory" cards that have (or approach) USB 2.0?
How common / uncommon is that, in the various formats?

Lastly, *ONLY* "USB bus powered" ?
No AC possible (nor necessary - very low electrical need for cards)?
Therefore, no AC power brick / wall wart nor even a DC in port, right?

Yup, it's definately USB 2.0

I mostly use a Lexar Media 128mb CompactFlash memory card, which has a 4x speed. There is a huge improvement over my last card reader. I had an internal one before, but my new computer doesn't have 3.5" external bays, so I couldn't use it, which is why I bought this one. My last one was USB 2.0, but my last computer only had 1.1 onboard, so it was still slower. I've been plugging in the camera directly as of late, which is even slower than that. This one's speed is ridiculous...its only a 4x compact flash card but I copied 43.6 megabytes of pictures over in like a second (59 full-rez 4 megapixel jpgs). The speed is great.

As for card speeds, I guess my 4x is pretty slow. I've been looking at the SanDisk Ultra II 512mb CF cards, which I think are rated at 60X write, 66X read. My 4x card copies stuff pretty dang quick with this new reader, so one of those would fly (not that it would matter, I'm happy with the current 1 second copy speed lol).

Yes, it is only USB powered, and they include a nice silver USB cable that's a bit over 3 feet long. Under the translucent case at the top are LEDs. One is labeled "Power" and lights up when it's plugged into the USB port, then there are four more that light up when you plug in a card - CF/MD, SM, SD/MMC, MS. The power LED is red and the CF (the one I use) is green. When I restarted, the lights came on for a minute, and it looks like MS is orange, SD/MMC is green, SM is orange, CF/MD is green, and power is red. Nice little color difference so you can distinguish it at a glance.

There are four slots on the front...some of em are multi-function, like the CompactFlash slot - you can also plug a Microdrive into the same slot. It's quiet a compact little gadget.

It also comes with a mini CD that has drivers and an electronic manual. You don't need to install the XP driver if you don't want to, but if you do, it gives the disk icons in My Computer names and little icons that look like the card it reads. Nice little touch.

This device is now on my favorite hardware list. Simple to use, good design, works perfectly, and cheap. Thanks again OP!

 

[RideFree]

Thanks, compguy

 

[weepul]

wow. 40MB in 1 sec!?! can someone do an actual speed test. i know USB2.0 is capable of ~55MB/s, but sustained speed usually breaks down to ~20-30MB/s from what i've seen.

//krunk (^_^x)

 

[Pygmy]

thanks, good deal. i just ordered one.

 

[Tal]

Tempting, Very tempting. I should at least tell my sister about this. She just got a new digital camera. Thanks OP!

 

[pargoff]

ordered one. hope it's as nice as everyone says. thanks for the deal!!!

 

[uwannawhat]

Nice find with no rebates & seems like a good co. to deal with.

Already got confirmation email by the time I refreshed the page.

Thank you compguy

 

[SinNisTeR]

ordered one, thanks

 

[uwannawhat]

Dang that sucker is already shipped! :Q

 

[dwirsz]

Ordered one too... Now they have raised the price to $18 +$1 for shipping
Not quite so hot at that price