Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0
The Aluratek Card Reader has a compact, lightweight design and allows you to read SDHC (High Capacity), MicroSD, MiniSD, Secure Digital (SD), MMC, RS-MMC, MMC plus, and MMC mobile memory cards. The plug and play card reader works with USB 2.0 but is back-wards compatible with USB 1.1. The reader is perfect for the busy photographer on the go with it's 480 Mbps data transfer speed.
- Compliant with USB 2.0 specification and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
- Fast data transfer - up to 480 Mbps, between your cell phone, smartphone, PDA and computers
- Lightweight and compact design is perfect for mobile professionals
- Plug-n-Play, Hot swappable, and Hot pluggable
- Product Requirements
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- Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP & Vista Mac
- OS X v10.3.9 or later
- Available USB port
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast transfer (10)
- Lightweight (9)
- Excellent interface (4)
Cons
- Short cable (4)
Best Uses
- Image transfer (12)
- Digital photography (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (6), Semi-professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
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Pros
- Durable Dock
- Excellent Interface
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
This adapter works well with the sdhc card. My mom, who is not technologically savy, is able to easily take the sd card from the camera and upload it to her computer using this adapter.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
None of the SD card readers I own would read SDHC. This one does the job flawlessly.
Pros
- Durable Dock
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Short Cable
Best Uses
- Image Transfer
- Video Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
We were having to actually plug in our camera every time we wanted to dump footage, and now we can do our dumping much more cleanly and efficiently and on whichever computer happens to be open. I haven't found any drawbacks. There are no drivers or installation; just plug in a USB jack and go. No problems and easy to fit into those harder to reach USB jacks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
Works great. Tiny enough to fit in the smallest nook of my camera bag.
This was exactly what I was looking for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Capture
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
I use this to transfer audio and video to my computer.
I wish it was capable of reading Compact Flash cards as well.
I'm not digging the pink graphics so much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Excellent Interface
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
Cons
- Short Cable
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
I use this little device with 32GB SDHC, so I don't have to connect my Nikon D5100 to PC. The reader works great, gets recognized by PC upon connection immediately.
The reader's cord is a little too short, so a USB extension cord would be handy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cheap plastic
Best Uses
- Audio transfer
- Image Transfer
- Video Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
I am using the Micro Sd card reader to import my Dslr (sd card) and zoom H1 (micro-sd card) into my computer. As of right now, the little machine works very quickly. It does the job it was intended to do, and it does it well. Now it is made of cheap plastic, and I can foresee it breaking within a couple months. Nevertheless, for the price, it's worth it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Transfer
- Worked immediately
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Transfer
- Viewing Images
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
Plug it in my computer. Inserted the card and voila! There were my pictures. So easy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Capture
- Digital Photography
- Image Storage
- Image Transfer
- Viewing Images
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
It's nice that it only takes up one USB port unlike many of its competitors that are bulky around the port they are plugged into. Other than that, it works like any other device in its class.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Excellent Interface
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
Awesome form and function. This is a solid card reader. The slim usb cable fits into small places- way better than my previous card reader with usb built into body.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Transfer
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
I've had this reader for about 6 months and used it every day on a 20 day vacation this last summer. I love the small size. Very lightweight. The short cable was not an issue for me. In fact I like it short because it doesn't take up space in my computer bag or get tangled with any other cords.
I thought the transfer speed was excellent! I was pleasantly surprised.
Note when pushing in the cards, one must push firmly to get them all the way into the slot. The gold side of the contacts for both slots is facing the center of the reader (not top or bottom, but rather towards each other).
A highly recommend this reader, especially with the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
This little device is handy, small, not fancy, and just what I wanted for transferring photos and documents to my laptop on the go.
Pros
- Cheap
Cons
- Short Cable
- Stiff card insertion
Best Uses
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
Not the best, but works fine. Inserting SD card much stiffer than it should be. Haven't used the micro SD slot.
Pros
- Excellent Interface
- Fast Transfer
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
I use this mostly for downloading to my laptop when traveling.
It fits easily into the tiny accessory pocket on my Laptop case unlike my other readers.
Pros
- Fast Transfer
Cons
- Short Cable
Best Uses
- Image Transfer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
to transfer photos to the computer
Comments about Aluratek Card Reader - USB 2.0:
works well, the micro sd card is inserted upside down, didn't find it on the instrucrions, the mini sd also
Great reader for the price
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