This product is praised for its versatility and easy installation, but it is limited by its slower USB 2.0 speeds and lack of support for newer card formats.
REASONS TO BUY
Versatility in card compatibility - supports a wide range of media cards
Easy installation - fits into a standard 3.5-inch bay
Space-saving design - ideal for desktop setups
CONSIDERATIONS
Limited to USB 2.0 - slower data transfer speeds compared to newer standards
Not compatible with newer card formats - may not support the latest card types
Supports CompactFlash type I, SD/miniSD/microSD/SDHC/SDXC, MMC/RS-MMC/HS-MMC/MMCmobile/MMCplus/MMCmicro/HC-MMC, MemoryStick (MS/MS Duo/HS-MS/MS PRO/MS PRO Duo/MS PRO-HG Duo/MS-ROM/M2), and xD Picture card
Front panel USB port for convenient access
Fits into any external 3.5in drive bay
High Speed USB 2.0 compliant, with support for data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
Powered directly from the USB connection
Durable metal enclosure
Overview
The 35FCREADBK3 3.5" Multimedia Card Reader offers quick and easy access to the most popular flash card formats, from the front panel of almost any desktop computer. Suitable for quickly accessing memory cards from virtually any portable media device (e.g. digital cameras, MP3 players, etc.), this versatile media card reader supports 22 of the most popular card types, including: Compact Flash (CF type I), Secure Digital (SD/miniSD/microSD/ SDHC/SDXC), MultiMediaCard (MMC/RS-MMC/HS-MMC/ MMCmobile/MMCplus/ MMCmicro/HC-MMC), MemoryStick (MS/MS Duo/HS-MS/MS PRO/MS PRO Duo/MS PRO-HG Duo/MS-ROM/M2), and xD Picture cards, this reader is ready to handle the memory cards from virtually any portable device from cameras to music players. The card reader also allows simultaneous access to multimedia card types (excluding same type media), allowing you to copy files from or between different cards at the same time. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.