IOGEAR 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader and Writer (GFR281)
56-in-1 - CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II, Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), miniSD Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile, microSD, microSD High Capacity (microSDHC), TransFlash, Memory S
Description
IOGEAR's newest Universal Memory Bank, 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer, is an ideal solution for hi-speed, bi-directional image and data file transfer between your computer and multimedia devices. Images and data can be downloaded directly from your memory cards without using additional adapters. It works with all major memory card formats and supports high capacity.
With direct USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer (up to 480Mbps) from memory cards used in your digital cameras, cell phone, or MP3 devices, you can save time and conserve power on devices.
Main Features
Adapter required:
Package Contents
General Information
Product Type | Flash Reader/Writer - 56-in-1 |
Brand Name | IOGEAR |
Manufacturer | IOGEAR, Inc |
Product Name | 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader and Writer |
Manufacturer Part Number | GFR281 |
Manufacturer Website Address | www.iogear.com |
Marketing Information | IOGEAR's newest Universal Memory Bank, 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer, is an ideal solution for hi-speed, bi-directional image and data file transfer between your computer and multimedia devices. Images and data can be downloaded directly from your memory cards without using additional adapters. It works with all major memory card formats and supports high capacity. With direct USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer (up to 480Mbps) from memory cards used in your digital cameras, cell phone, or MP3 devices, you can save time and conserve power on devices. |
Technical Information
Media Support | Memory Stick Micro (M2) |
Media Slots | 6 |
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces | 1 x 4-pin Type A Male USB 2.0 - USB |
Host Interface | USB |
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | 15.88 mm Height x 58.42 mm Width x 102 mm Length |
Weight (Approximate) | 113 g |
Miscellaneous
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Additional Information | Adapter required: |
Warranty
Standard Warranty | 3 Year |
- 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
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
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
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