IOGEAR 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader and Writer (GFR281)

Pros: Price is right for the number number of card options! Great response time. Size is right for my environment (not too big or little). ...Cons: I agree with…

Good SD card read/write and if I ever need another format, now I have an interface for it too.[...] online driver download was simple. Lining the card up for insertion can be a challenge but I'd definitely make the same choice again.

Pros: Works great on mac, no driver installs at all. The cards mount and unmount perfectly fine. I used it to make bootable SD cards for rooting and fiddling with a nook. Worked perfectly for that.Cons: I'm still trying to figure out what the 56-in-one deal. Are there really 56 different types of memory cards?Works great on mac, no driver installs at all. The cards mount and unmount perfectly fine. I used it to make bootable SD cards for rooting and fiddling with a nook. Worked perfectly for that. I'm still trying to figure out what the 56-in-one deal. Are there really 56 different types of memory cards?

Pros: If the guys below READ the instructions... it said you needed to download and install the drivers from their website!!!!!!! This works GREAT! I did wish…

Does the job, but could be faster.

NE means a web site that this site won't let me put in my review LOL

I bought this for the sole purpose of transferring images from my CF cards to my computer without having to fire up my laptop (for which I have CF to PCMCIA adapter). Download time for a single 7MB file: Laptop with PCMCIA adapter: 7 seconds. Computer using this device: 107 seconds. Pros: At least it didn't corrupt the memory card. Cons: To slow to be of any use to me whatsoever.

Can't ask for much more from a memory card reader. I only use SD and CF so I can't comment on using it with other media types. However for this price it can't be beat!

Worked as stated and out performed Nikon and Photoshop capabilities, primarily through ease of setup and use.

Works well, no glitches or problems. Good product and rapid shipping.

Fast and easy uploads. Uploads 10 times faster then transferring from camera to computer. Good size and can take all the right cards. Functions well and is reliable.

... Darn, I think it is a DOA - cant even RMA this thing. Makes a good paper weight now. Well, unpacked the product and plugged it to my computer (OS ...

You get what you paid for. However, you figure it could be a little faster. 8G 15MBS (old ultra 2 cards) takes 38 mins with raw files. also the slot for CF cards is too big. It makes you think you will break pins easly. Would have spent the extra cash had I not spent so much already that day!

Pros: Small has all the major card optionsCons: Cord could be a tad longer, not a deal breakerSmall has all the major card options Cord could be a tad longer, not a deal breaker

It does just what it is supposed to. It is quick & simple to use.

... It does just what it is supposed to. It is quick & simple to use. ...

I have many devices that use memory cards, so an all in one reader was what I needed. This reader does what I need it to without problems.

It definitly does not work with Windows 7 which was the whole purpose in purchasing it and will take considerable work to get it to work with Windows XP if that is…

Use it to load a card for pictures into the frame purchased a few days before. No frills, just performance. Expect equal efficiency with other sizes of cards as the need arises.

Pros: Excellent!Cons: None.Excellent! None.

So far this product was worth the price however the only complaint I have it is that at first our computers couldn't find or locate the USB and said product not found but after a few times it finally took it. Not sure if that was related to our computers or the product. Other than that once that computer located the card reader it worked just fine.

I ordered this card reader since my old SD reader would not read the new high capacity cards (over 2GB) This card reader is awesome! I'm getting so many options, and it's so cheap! GREAT DEAL!!!! Works GREAT ! I tried it on my MAC - it is super fast!

Just insert your memory card, connect to your computer, click on the icon on your desktop and you have your pix..

WOW! FAST SHIPPING! GREAT PRODUCT! GREAT PRICE!

The unit can only be attached via the supplied cord, not connected directly into a USB contact. If you use a USB extension cord, the unit does not get enough power. You may plug it into a hub however. The slot for the Duo-stick is rather shallow so the stick extends out beyond the slot (be careful when inserting) There is no light on the card reader to let you know it is in operation (the most absent feature).

56in 1 card reader 6 slots in the reader pretty durable. it can read all the sd card,mmc cards,cf cards,m2cards, dc cars,all cards except sim cards ,lightweight…

Pros: Relatively inexpensive. Has support for xD cards (which is becoming somewhat rare these days) if you need that.Cons: The supplied USB cable is sub-standard. We bought 3 of these for the office, and all were exhibiting intermittent flakiness (reader would appear and disappear from the OS at random). I noticed that the cables seemed a bit flimsy, so I tried different cables; all of the problems went away. I slit one of the original cables open to have a look inside, and the cable is not shielded at all; the data pair is not even twisted.Relatively inexpensive. Has support for xD cards (which is becoming somewhat rare these days) if you need that. The supplied USB cable is sub-standard. We bought 3 of these for the office, and all were exhibiting intermittent flakiness (reader would appear and disappear from the OS at random). I noticed that the cables seemed a bit flimsy, so I tried different cables; all of the problems went away. I slit one of the original cables open to have a look inside, and the cable is not shielded at all; the data pair is not even twisted. Seems to be a decent reader, as long as you chuck the supplied USB cable in the trash and use a cable that actually meets USB specs.

Pros: Whats to say - total value and solid little guy! - it's the one you wantCons: NONEWhats to say - total value and solid little guy! - it's the one you want NONE For 15 bucks - don't spend money on a high price over blown unit. Plus, you can plug into to anything with this little unit and it will work.

This unit was faulty out of the box. I waited a week for it and had to send it back. I will avoid this brand in the future. Also, their customer support was poor.

I am a mac user, it works flowless.Good to have one.

Pros: Reads a multitude of different cards. It will handle virtually any media that a customer throws my way.Cons: A little slow on the transfer from a CF card (Sandisk Extreme IV 4.0GB).Reads a multitude of different cards. It will handle virtually any media that a customer throws my way. A little slow on the transfer from a CF card (Sandisk Extreme IV 4.0GB). I bought this unit to replace my existing Sandisk SDDR-91 CF card reader because of it's ability to read other card types. Transferring the same Nikon RAW files my Sandisk took 1m 32s. This unit took 3m 46s. Looks like I will be keeping the old one around for CF cards.

This item is great especially for laptops that aren't equipped with a card reader. It works perfectly.

Pros: - It was smaller than I expected.
- No instructions needed
- Installed on WinXP Pro without additional drivers
- Interfaced flawlessly with the micro drive I was trying to recover data from
- Great price!Cons: - Came in clamshell packaging which is a pain to get open- It was smaller than I expected.
- No instructions needed
- Installed on WinXP Pro without additional drivers
- Interfaced flawlessly with the micro drive I was trying to recover data from
- Great price! - Came in clamshell packaging which is a pain to get open

Pros: It's small, it works and it feels less flimsy than the internal mount that keeps failing.Cons: It won't go get me a beer.It's small, it works and it feels less flimsy than the internal mount that keeps failing. It won't go get me a beer. Nicely rounded corners allow it to easily slip in my gear bag without a lot of hassle. I would like to see more support guiding the card into alignment but this one is still better than most that I've used.

I have old computers and printers at my home and office. So, I didn't have card reading and writing capability. This device solves the problem and is quite…

Pros: No Software Required; Fast Transfer; Long Cable; Durable Dock; Reliable; Lightweight; Excellent InterfaceJust plugged it in and it ran itself. No installation of software required, even though suggested.

Works well, priced right!

I use the reader to read and write to memeory cards. It will take multiple types of cards at one time and they show up as separate drive letters. No problems.

It's a great tech gadget!It can read large GB's of any size media cards. Just plug and play. My add on internal media drive could only handle up to 2GB which was a wasted add on to my PC.

Pros: This is a great reader that has multiple support. Works great on linux/xp vista windows 7/ os x... and even my hackintosh netbook...Cons: The microsd reader slot is on the side not with the other readers... Also would be nice to have a light saying you're cards connected cause theres no clickThis is a great reader that has multiple support. Works great on linux/xp vista windows 7/ os x... and even my hackintosh netbook... The microsd reader slot is on the side not with the other readers... Also would be nice to have a light saying you're cards connected cause theres no click Great reader for the price... works well enough the girlfriend gets one too.

If you plug it in a USB port with a memory card inside, the reader will not show up. At first, I thought it was broken. Otherwise, it's a fine product.

Pros: Works, takes 56 different cards, cheap.Cons: Feels little cheap, oh wait it is cheap.Works, takes 56 different cards, cheap. Feels little cheap, oh wait it is cheap.

I found the Reader function completely transparent and easy to use. It allows camera cards to be uploaded to my desktop without using the camera. Handy tool!

Pros: Compact, Sleek design, convenient map on bottom, option to stow without cable attached. standard mini usb cable provided. most cards seem to plug in fairly well.
Good with micro SD 8gb phone cardCons: Tried 2 separate 4GB Kingston Cards (Compact Flash) and this thing no like them AT ALL. 1st Card; Slow to read then read failed /crashed system 3 times. especially if the card happened to be empty but in this case the card had 128 pix on it. 2nd card; system non responding / lockup mode until unplug usb then system returned instantly. No problem with other makes of 4GB Compact Flash cards.
I believe it is the cheap cards ($13 for a 4GB) I will see about changing the review on those cards.Compact, Sleek design, convenient map on bottom, option to stow without cable attached. standard mini usb cable provided. most cards seem to plug in fairly well.
Good with micro SD 8gb phone card Tried 2 separate 4GB Kingston Cards (Compact Flash) and this thing no like them AT ALL. 1st Card; Slow to read then read failed /crashed system 3 times. especially if the card happened to be empty but in this case the card had 128 pix on it. 2nd card; system non responding / lockup mode until unplug usb then system returned instantly. No problem with other makes of 4GB Compact Flash cards.
I believe it is the cheap cards ($13 for a 4GB) I will see about changing the review on those cards. Fair for the price i got plus free shipping.
beware of the cheap cards you see. they may not perform well in some readers..... as i have found,..
I believe it is the cheap cards ($13 for a 4GB) I will see about changing the review on those cards.

Pros: it appears good.Cons: I use SD card, you can push the card in but you can NOT push it again to get it out; you have to pull it out.it appears good. I use SD card, you can push the card in but you can NOT push it again to get it out; you have to pull it out.

Pros: all the cards I have is supported.Cons: hmmm.all the cards I have is supported. hmmm. Wish I do not need a seperate cord for it. Built in /retractable cord -- anyone?

Pros: Works on all the cards I have.Cons: Low cost and had free shipping.Works on all the cards I have. Low cost and had free shipping.

Pros: Works Great !!Cons: NoneWorks Great !! None Works great with vista.

Pros: Works great, nice to have all of the memory card options.Cons: None yet.Works great, nice to have all of the memory card options. None yet.

Plugged it in and it just works.

The IOGEAR GFR281 is a 56-in-one card reader that just simply works. The device is easy to set up, easy to use, and requires almost no prior background knowledge with multimedia memory card readers. Simply put, the GFR281 is the easiest to use memory card reader that also reads a wide variety of supported memory cards. The GFR281 works on both Mac ...

Can't beat,so small you can't go wrong

My new cell phone's memory card (SDHC)couldn't be read by my old all-in-one. Now I can read all my memory cards, old and new. I am extremely happy with it.

More features for the value compared to similar items.

... More features for the value compared to similar items. ...

Pros: Pretty small, looks fine on the desk, worked instantly in Ubuntu 8.10.I tried it with SD, micro SD, and Olympus xD. I love that it has a micro SD reader built in, no more worrying about adapters.xD and SD mounted simultaneously.Cons: Micro SD and SD do not mount simultaneously. I assume they are in parallel.Pretty small, looks fine on the desk, worked instantly in Ubuntu 8.10.I tried it with SD, micro SD, and Olympus xD. I love that it has a micro SD reader built in, no more worrying about adapters.

xD and SD mounted simultaneously. Micro SD and SD do not mount simultaneously. I assume they are in parallel.

I have been looking to get a reader for my micro SD cards so as to not have to keep track of there SD adapters. This reader has come in extremely handy as it will read all the cards my household uses (XD, SD, Micro SD, CF). I haven't checked the exact transfer speed but I can tell you that it is plenty fast for me.

I bought this card reader for my desktop computer. No problems at all. It's also compatible with my Ubuntu Linux System!

Until new memory cards are developed, this seems to read them all.

I have more ports to use. I bout a new camera and the memory card doesn't fit in my other Memory card reader. But now that I have this one it does (Memory Stick PRO Duo)

Pros: Plugged in and easily recognized. Less then than 2 min setup and I was using this without any problems. This thing is smaller than expected. It fits nicely on the desk.Cons: NonePlugged in and easily recognized. Less then than 2 min setup and I was using this without any problems. This thing is smaller than expected. It fits nicely on the desk. None

This is a good card reader writer, however it could have been easier to connect/disconnect. Logistically it was ok, but software speaking, as in "safley remove…

Pros: Fast, easy to use no problems whatsoever.Cons: Only thing is that I wish that the mini-usb B would be on the side instead of the back so I can put the reader against something (Monitor), but that's just small design stuff that doesn't warrant losing an egg.Fast, easy to use no problems whatsoever. Only thing is that I wish that the mini-usb B would be on the side instead of the back so I can put the reader against something (Monitor), but that's just small design stuff that doesn't warrant losing an egg. One reviewer pointed out that they did not like the fact there was no activity light. Although I would normally agree, I didn't' even notice that it didn't have one until he stated it. Reason is because the software I use to download the images from my card tells me when tis done, so there is no need IMO.Currently downloading at ~5 MB/s with a CF card rated at 15 MB/sSpecs: Laptop with windows XP

Pros: Cheap, vast array of media card capability. Rubberized bottom coating for better "grip" on a surface.Cons: No activity light; a glaring oversight, which lowered my rating to 4 stars. This would be handy to confirm that a card has been inserted properly (green light constant "on") and blinking when reading or writing data. There are so many orientation possibilities (card insertion) that seeing the icon appear in "computer" drive listings is the best way to know it is inserted properly.Cheap, vast array of media card capability. Rubberized bottom coating for better "grip" on a surface. No activity light; a glaring oversight, which lowered my rating to 4 stars. This would be handy to confirm that a card has been inserted properly (green light constant "on") and blinking when reading or writing data. There are so many orientation possibilities (card insertion) that seeing the icon appear in "computer" drive listings is the best way to know it is inserted properly. Download the icon software from iogear.com and install it. It is not included with the reader/writer. Keep the quickstart guide handy, as you'll need it for card orientation instructions. The reader/writer has worked on all (5) of my computers without a problem. Overall, a good price/product. Can't beat free shipping either.

Pros: Great small form factor. Great for in your camera bag. Transfer speed was decent.Cons: Its not FW800?Great small form factor. Great for in your camera bag. Transfer speed was decent. Its not FW800? I wish my MBP had FW800 I could move those Camera Raw files so much faster

Pros: Works with Vista 64. So far tested with CF type 2 and Memory Stick cards. Seems well designed and even has a picture on the back to indicate which slot each type of memory card goes in making it a no brainer. This external configuration make the device portable so you can move it from desktop to laptop when the need arises.
Perfer this interface to the internal bay which takes up a motherboard USB port. Most desktop computers come with external USB connections making this device the perfered choice.Cons: The only con is that Vista 64 windows explorer will not recognoze the drive letter/type of memory inserted into the slot even after installing the driver software. But it wasn't difficult to figure out which drive contained the memory card in order to download the files to the hard drive.Works with Vista 64. So far tested with CF type 2 and Memory Stick cards. Seems well designed and even has a picture on the back to indicate which slot each type of memory card goes in making it a no brainer. This external configuration make the device portable so you can move it from desktop to laptop when the need arises.
Perfer this interface to the internal bay which takes up a motherboard USB port. Most desktop computers come with external USB connections making this device the perfered choice. The only con is that Vista 64 windows explorer will not recognoze the drive letter/type of memory inserted into the slot even after installing the driver software. But it wasn't difficult to figure out which drive contained the memory card in order to download the files to the hard drive.

This unit connected easily to my MAC and I was using it in less than 5 minutes. However, my only experience is with the SCHD memory card.

His memory card reader is limited (4-in-1). This IOGEAR does the extra....
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Really not much to say about this. It s plug and play and it just works. I don t use it too often, but for SDHC cards, it works with no problems.

I recently purchased a new computer that does not have any card slots. I also have a laptop that does not have card slots. I am now able to load my pictures…

The product was received quickly and was exactly as described and performed flawlessly. I would highly recommend this drive to anyone.

Pros: Durable Dock,Excellent Interface,Fast Transfer,Lightweight,Long Cable,ReliableLight weight and all in one card reader. Can read High Capacity SD cards (SDHC)!!

Pros: Durable Dock,Excellent Interface,Fast Transfer,Lightweight,Long Cable,ReliableGreat product!

Pros: Durable Dock,Excellent Interface,Fast Transfer,LightweightCons: Short CableExtremely easy to install (in fact, Windows XP installs it by itself, no need to do anything except to plug the reader in), reads all kinds of cards I've inserted in (memory sticks, SD cards, micro sd cards). Great value!