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01/02/2006 10:55:57 PM · #1 |
so i need a card reader...any suggestions?
i'm assumming it will be cheaper online..like on eBay or something?
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01/02/2006 11:08:37 PM · #2 |
Nah, just go to Walmart and pick up one. You won't save any money online after shipping and everything. Just make sure it says USB 2.0 compliant.
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01/02/2006 11:12:15 PM · #3 |
| I agree for cheap stuff like tha, just go to the store, you won't find a better deal online. Odds are you end up getting a sanDisk, cheap and good cardreader. |
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01/02/2006 11:15:34 PM · #4 |
| I have had good luck with a Dazzle 10 in 1 card reader |
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01/02/2006 11:16:37 PM · #5 |
| I'm using a Lexar and it work awesome and fast!! |
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01/02/2006 11:17:37 PM · #6 |
i think i'll do that tommorrow...(walmart)...
thanks guys! (and girls) :)
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01/02/2006 11:17:58 PM · #7 |
Yup, Lexar here too, inexpensive and fits almost any size card
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01/02/2006 11:19:02 PM · #8 |
btw.... I moved mine from a USB1 port to a USB2 port yesterday and OMG!!! Waaaaaaaay faster! Been meaning to do that! lol
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01/02/2006 11:22:29 PM · #9 |
i use this one. keeps from having just one more thing on top of my desk.
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01/02/2006 11:27:20 PM · #10 |
My computer has both Firewire (400 not 800) & USB 2.0. My Lexar FW reader is ALOT faster than my Lexar USB 2.0 reader. I'd suggest FW over USB if your CPU supports it, and unlike my fellow posters here I'd go for a name brand. Its not a major expense, so why not get something you know is reputable. Plus name brands will have the latest driver (if needed) on their web site for download.
I paid about $50 for my Lexar FW reader a couple of years ago, but I̢۪ve seen it as low as $7 on dealmac.com lately.
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01/02/2006 11:39:35 PM · #11 |
I agree with hyperfocal that a FireWire reader is the way to go if your PC supports it. Loads faster than USB 2.0, though by the specs it shouldn't be. It seems FireWire is better able to make use of its full design bandwidth. It's also less demanding of CPU time, FWIW.
Edit: The reader I have is the Lexar RW-019, which is the reader that Rob Galbraith uses for his CF card speed tests.
Message edited by author 2006-01-02 23:40:37.
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01/03/2006 12:35:56 AM · #12 |
Be wary though and make sure it supports your version of Windows/Mac OS. I got a dirt cheap one once and it erased one of my cards...not so cool.
Message edited by author 2006-01-03 00:36:07. |
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01/03/2006 02:41:53 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by sher9204:
i use this one. keeps from having just one more thing on top of my desk. |
I have a similar solution and I keep my old stand alone reader in my backpack in case I want to download some photos to a different computer.
One thing to double check with these internal card readers is they come in two flavors. The first is like the one in the link. It connects to a header on the motherboard. The second runs out a slot in the back of the computer and plugs into an available USB port. The first is much preferred but not all motherboards have an extra USB header on them. |
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