Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 3in1 Card Reader (SDDRX3-3IN1-901, US Retail Package) by SanDisk
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Digital camera reviews of Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 3in1 Card Reader (SDDRX3-3IN1-901, US Retail Package)
Digital camera Review: Sandisk reader
Summary: 5 Stars
It was exactly what I needed and couldn't figure it out at first, but got online and got help from the support and everything worked out great.Digital camera Review: Everything depends on your computer
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought the Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader, thinking that, like the sales pitch, it would dramatically incease my download times from a CF card (or SD) to my computer. Well, I was wrong. Like all things in the slightly despicable digital industry, you need something else in addition to the thing you are buying. And, of course, they do not tell you this (unless you read the very very, sometimes obscure, sometimes not present) fine print.
Anyway, on my current system, which is a bit outdated, there was no visible improvement in download speed from the previous eFILM USB 2.0 reader I have. I also bought a new Extreme III 4GB CF card, which this Sandisk Extreme is specially designed for, and there was no obvious improvement in download time. Remember, you must have a USB port ON YOUR COMPUTER that ACCEPTS the "superfast" download times of the Sandisk Reader. So, in essence, check your own computer system to see if it will even work "as promised" by the Sandisk Extreme Reader. You may have to buy a new computer, either a new MAC or a PC with DUO processors, for this puppy to work "as promised" by Sandisk. I'm pretty sure that once I upgrade to a new system, it will work "as promised". For now, though, there is no discernable change in download times at all.
Digital camera Review: Fast and Simple
Summary: 4 Stars
Great little product- accepts compact flash and SD - the two standards (so to speak) uses a standard USB cable on the back (probably same kind that came with your camera) So far it has worked flawlessly- been using it for about a month. Much better than wearing down your camera battery offloading photos and faster too. Only 4 stars because I feel it should be a little cheaper and I worry about the long term lifespan of the usb port on the back.
TIP: Always put the card back in the camera as soon as you are done downloading photos AND format the card in the camera when you put it back in, do not erase the images- much more likely to get card errors when just erase the images.
Digital camera Review: Great card reader!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a Sandisk Extreme IV compact flash card and none of my other card readers worked with it. This one works great! It seems to transfer files rapidly and my Sony RAW files transfer okay also.Digital camera Review: Good bang for the buck
Summary: 5 Stars
While this may not be the absolute fastest reader on the market, it is approximately 3 times faster than my old generic USB 2.0 CF reader and at a price right around $20, it is definitely a bargain. The fact that it also includes Sandisk RescuePro is an added bonus.