SimpleTech FlashLink CompactFlash/SmartMedia Reader
by SimpleTech Technology

List Price: $39.99
Category: CE
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Digital product summary information

• Most convenient and yet inexpensive solution to transfer images from your CompactFlash or SmartMedia card to your desktop computer
• The flash card reader will appear as an additional hard drive on your computer or laptop
• Simply slide your CompactFlash or SmartMedia card into the reader, then plug the reader into the USB port of your computer or laptop
• Fast transfer rates to and from your CompactFlash or SmartMedia card and your laptop
• Highest quality assurance rating available - ISO9001 Certified

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Digital camera reviews of SimpleTech FlashLink CompactFlash/SmartMedia Reader

Digital camera Review: A poor implementation of Plug N' Play
Summary: 2 Stars

You may have to download new drivers for this device from the simpletech website. Once you get the correct version of the drivers, and install it following the instructions EXACTLY (the device cannot be plugged in while loading the software) it eventually works ok.

Note that there are two DIFFERENT part numbers for this device. 90000-40388-001 and 90000-40388-002. The 001 version does not support some platforms that the 002 version does. I recieved the 001 and have had no end of difficulty with it.

If I had it to do over again, I would spend a bit more, and get a device from another company that supported more than two media types.

Summary of SimpleTech FlashLink CompactFlash/SmartMedia Reader

FlashLink offers true plug-and-play capability with USB technology. Simply insert your digital media card into the FlashLink and it will automatically appear as an additional removable drive, letting you drag and drop files with ease.

SimpleTech FlashLink is compatible with all brands of digital media cards and gives you a true high-speed USB interface of up to 1.5 MBps, supporting the maximum data transfer rate of the media. An LED indicates power status and activity. The reader comes with a CD-ROM for simple and speedy installation.

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