SanDisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader SDDR-89-A15 by SanDisk
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Digital camera reviews of SanDisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader SDDR-89-A15
Digital camera Review: A Must Have For All Digital Camera and Music Player Owners
Summary: 5 Stars
SanDisk is a well known manufacturer of flash memory and associated devices. Memory flash cards are now part of nearly anything electronic that stores user data. From digital cameras to digital music players (even cell phones), the memory flash card is the way these devices record their data.
The SanDisk SDDR-89-A15 is one of the products in their "ImageMate" memory reader line. It is a 12-in-1 reader, which integrates with your personal computer flawlessly. No drivers are needed to connect this device with your Windows PC (assuming you are running Windows 2000 or newer). It is a USB 2.0 compliant device, but is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 (although at slower transfer rates). The drive does come with a driver utility disk, in case you wish to take advantage of the one-touch transfer button, on the top (or side, if you have it mounted vertically) of the drive. This button will allow you to transfer, print, e-mail, or view the contents of your flash card, by simply pushing the button. However, most of us do not have much use for this feature, and therefore adding the extra software to your computer is completely unnecessary.
The SanDisk SDDR-89-A15 ImageMate 12-in-1 Reader is compatible with the follow flash card formats:
1. CompactFlash®
2. CompactFlash® II
3. SD(tm)
4. SDHC(tm)
5. miniSD(tm)
6. miniSDHC(tm)
7. MultiMediaCard(tm)
8. MMCplus(tm)
9. MMCmobile(tm)
10. RS-MMC(tm)
11. RS-MMC Dual Voltage(tm)
12. Memory Stick(tm)
13. Memory Stick Duo(tm)
14. Memory Stick PRO(tm)
15. Memory Stick PRO Duo(tm)
16. SmartMedia(tm)
17. xD
18. xD Type M
19. xD Type H
Some other card formats can still be used with this reader, such as the MicroSD cards, but would require the use of an adapter.
Overall I am extremely happy with this card reader. Simply plugging it into an open USB port, on my Windows XP computer, prompted Windows to detect new hardware, and it installed drivers within Windows and automatically added 4 new drive letters in Windows Explorer. My only complaint is that sometimes Windows seems to lose track of this card reader, after the computer has gone to sleep. The drive letters still appear in "My Computer" and Windows Explorer, but when I insert a card it is not detected by Windows. I can't really blame SanDisk for this problem though, as I'm sure it has something to do with the operating system, or the power management of my PC itself.
For those of you that are still plugging your digital cameras into your computer, using a USB cable, stop wasting the batteries in your camera and simply purchase this great flash card reader. You can then pop out your memory card, insert it in the reader, and you will have instant access to all of your photos immediately. And the transfer rate between this reader and your computer will be so much better than the time it takes to transfer data from your camera to your computer. I highly recommend this reader, and plan to enjoy the convenience of mine for many years to come.
Digital camera Review: A Pleasure to use
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent product, easy to use for a 70+ Senior Citizen. Installation is 1-2-3 and photos transfer quickly. I would recommend this to anyone who is "not" computer savy.Digital camera Review: A Valuable Computer Peripheral
Summary: 5 Stars
It is refreshing to come across a computer peripheral that works really well, and no drivers were required. I installed it on my system in a couple minutes and was able to read several different cards. It's really cool that you can transfer information between cards without having to move anything to your hard drive first. This product receives my seal of approval.
NOTE: After using this card reader for over three years, it has peformed flawlessly.
Digital camera Review: A Versatile & Affordable Card Reader For Everyone!
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed to get an all in one USB quality card reader to take with me when I'm out shooting that could read various cards. Something that wasn't too cheap in the build, but something that wasn't overly-priced as well. I found this card reader to meet all the basic requirements that I had and I'm quite pleased with it.
If you're looking for an affordable & reliable all in one USB card reader that can take a little bit of a beating, this one is for you.
David Esquire
Esquire Photography
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Digital camera Review: A good card reader
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a good card reader. It is small, stylish, and works well.
The cord on the actual reader itself is quite short (about 6") which is fine for how I use it: next to a USB hub. The cord on the stand that it comes with is longer, so if you want a longer cord, you'll have to either put the reader in the stand or use an additional USB 2.0 cord to extend the distance.