Card Readers.

CT · 28-12-2005, 13:24

I need a new one capable of reading CF and SD cards. Any recommendations? My current one is a USB one which just plugs into the front panel of the CPU without any wires needed and I've always found it a convenient arrangement, but I'm open to suggestions.

Matty · 28-12-2005, 13:39

i have a card reader, its USB2, on a USB2 PCI card, but everytime i plug it in windoze tells me to get a usb2 port, cos it will wok quicker. time to upgrade that mobo i think

***Steve*** · 28-12-2005, 13:59

I have a no name 7 in 1 external USB2 card reader. It cost a little under £10 and has worked flawlessly on two different laptops and my main pc.

**stepheno** · 28-12-2005, 15:26

I used to have a USB1 7in1. Transfer time was poor so I now have a 3.5" USB2 in an empty front slot. Wired straight into the mobo - RAW files transfer in a jiffy now. Highly recommend it.

regards

CT · 28-12-2005, 15:31

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Originally Posted by stepheno

I used to have a USB1 7in1. Transfer time was poor so I now have a 3.5" USB2 in an empty front slot. Wired straight into the mobo - RAW files transfer in a jiffy now. Highly recommend it.

regards

I like that idea and I do have spare slots.

Matt · 28-12-2005, 16:50

Something like this?

USB 2.0 3.5" card reader

and its less than a tenner.

Joe T · 28-12-2005, 17:04

In my experience the cheap ones (i.e. £10 or less) work just as well as more pricey ones.

***Steve*** · 28-12-2005, 17:09

There are one or two here

CT · 28-12-2005, 17:15

Good link Matt, but it will have to fit a 5 1/4 slot. I'm definitely going to go this route though I think.

MyPix · 28-12-2005, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepheno

I used to have a USB1 7in1. Transfer time was poor so I now have a 3.5" USB2 in an empty front slot. Wired straight into the mobo - RAW files transfer in a jiffy now. Highly recommend it.

regards

same here, mine also has a USB II port on the front of it , POP to install and cheap as chips

MyPix

MyPix · 28-12-2005, 17:18

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Originally Posted by CT

Good link Matt, but it will have to fit a 5 1/4 slot. I'm definitely going to go this route though I think.

if u need a slot adapter, i might have one around here somewhere,
or just throw the floppy drive away ( if u have one ), when was the last time u used it ???

MyPix

CT · 28-12-2005, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyPix

or just throw the floppy drive away ( if u have one ), when was the last time u used it ???

MyPix

Now you mention it...

Thanks for the offer, I'll come back to you if I need to.

Matt · 28-12-2005, 17:23

You could use one of these and replace your current floppy (if you have one).

Or get this adapter for the 3.5 drive to fit the 5.25 bay (no piccie).

MyPix · 28-12-2005, 17:26

no problem,
this is what i have in mine ( but grey )
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Internal-3-5-b...QQcmdZViewItem

loads on there, just search for ' internal card reader '

all they do is plug down on to the MOBO inside the pc , all newer mobo's have spare USB pinns to do this ( sometimes used up by the front panel usb ports )

MyPix

CT · 28-12-2005, 17:29

OK then... hands up... who's ditched the floppy drive?

MyPix · 28-12-2005, 17:30

me....

MyPix, lol

Joe T · 28-12-2005, 17:34

me