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- Supports CompactFlash Type I, II SD/SDHC/Mini SD/MMC
- Olympus and Fuji Film flash memory Micro SD/Micro SDHC/T-Flash Memory Stick/MS Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2)
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds up to 480Mbps
- No power adapter needed
- Remarkable high-speed digital image and data transfer to computer
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Product Description
IOGear GFR281 56-in-1 Card Reader/Writer ,IOGEAR newest Universal Memory Bank, 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer, is an ideal solution for hi-speed, bi-directional image and data file transfer between your computer and multimedia devices. Images and data can be downloaded directly from your memory cards without using additional adapters*. It works with all major memory card formats and supports high capacity: CompactFlash/Micro Drive, SD/SDHC/Mini SD/MMC, Olympus DC Card, T-Flash/Micro SD/ Micro SDHC, Memory Stick/MS Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2). With direct USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer (up to 480Mbps) from memory cards used in your digital cameras, cell phone, or MP3 devices, you can save time and conserve power on devices. No matter where you go, IOGEAR Universal Memory Bank helps you to easily bring your digital images and data with you.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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Needed two readers for two PC's. Could not decide on the IOGear 56-in-1 or the Kingston Media Reader. Both about the same price and with mostly good reviews. So, I bought both.
Both do the job, but the IOGear is better.
Why: IOGear is a simple design with easy access ports and a mini-USB port (cable supplied). Kingston has a silly sliding insert design that serves no benefit and a VERY short, near useless, full-size USB cable built in (comes with extension). IOGear comes with very useful little download application that labels each port as to card type in Explorer. No such application with the Kingston. Both are essentially the same size. In principle, the IOGear handles more card types, but that may just be a type-counting difference.
Both work well, but the IOGEAR is a more polished design at same price.
Both do the job, but the IOGear is better.
Why: IOGear is a simple design with easy access ports and a mini-USB port (cable supplied). Kingston has a silly sliding insert design that serves no benefit and a VERY short, near useless, full-size USB cable built in (comes with extension). IOGear comes with very useful little download application that labels each port as to card type in Explorer. No such application with the Kingston. Both are essentially the same size. In principle, the IOGear handles more card types, but that may just be a type-counting difference.
Both work well, but the IOGEAR is a more polished design at same price.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
It's simple. It doesn't load or require a driver on any system I plug it into. It's a perfect, tiny device that reads every card I throw at it.
Bonuses are that the cable separates from the reader (prevents breakage and makes it easier for trips). It's small and flat (smaller than a deck of cards), works on every computer - and its faster for transferring photos than any camera connected directly to a computer.
There are 56 different cards supported with the 5 holes to insert memory cards. Many are supported by inserting the memory card upside down - which may have been a problem for one reviewer. Be sure to read the instructions or wince at the tiny markings by each hole. And be sure your card isn't meant to be inserted upside down (like an SD card) before giving up.
Bonuses are that the cable separates from the reader (prevents breakage and makes it easier for trips). It's small and flat (smaller than a deck of cards), works on every computer - and its faster for transferring photos than any camera connected directly to a computer.
There are 56 different cards supported with the 5 holes to insert memory cards. Many are supported by inserting the memory card upside down - which may have been a problem for one reviewer. Be sure to read the instructions or wince at the tiny markings by each hole. And be sure your card isn't meant to be inserted upside down (like an SD card) before giving up.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I bought this to read and write to larger SDHC cards and it work as needed.
It worked on a 4gb and 8gb micro SDHC cards. It worked with an SD adapter AND it also worked with the microSDHC side slot on both of them.
I also bought the Kingston 133x CF card in 4gb and 16gb. It worked fine for the 4gb , BUT did not recognize the 16gb card. The 16gb card worked fine when used with a cardbus to CF adapter.
I like the fact that the cable is not attached and it uses a standard miniUSB cable (included). It feels well built. I have been using it for over a week now.
It worked on a 4gb and 8gb micro SDHC cards. It worked with an SD adapter AND it also worked with the microSDHC side slot on both of them.
I also bought the Kingston 133x CF card in 4gb and 16gb. It worked fine for the 4gb , BUT did not recognize the 16gb card. The 16gb card worked fine when used with a cardbus to CF adapter.
I like the fact that the cable is not attached and it uses a standard miniUSB cable (included). It feels well built. I have been using it for over a week now.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Yet another failure on OS X
Purchased this item to replace an old reader that couldn't handle SDHC media. Ironically, now the only media that works correctly for me is SD/SDHC cards. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Paul Summers
Purchased in case I needed it later.
I have not used this item yet. I wanted to have a memory card reader on hand in case I needed one. I read many reviews and researched several other brands and settled on this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by IslandSandy
Works well, small footprint
Bought for an office of 30 people to share; we use digital cameras a lot and messing with camera cords & software is not an option. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. S. Thompson
IOGear card reader
This is a great card reader. I bought one a couple of years ago for myself, and just gave one as a Christmas present.
Published 4 months ago by Photo Bug
5 Problems SOLVED with ONE little device
I think my title says it all. I use so many different types of cards for a variety of devices. Trying to keep track of all the different readers gives me a headache. Read more
Published 4 months ago by aaea
Good data transporter
I got plenty of SD, CF,MMC and MS duo,some times I do my game stuff in my friends house, but they don't have this jind of device, and I saw this one is pretty nice for duplicated... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Au San
External Universal Card Reader Perfect!
I bought This because it was inexpensive and reads every goofy card my daughters and friends can throw at me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steven R. Ostrowsky
Best memory card read I have used so far.
This little reader reads the most formats I have found so far and it also reads Micro SD which most readers don't. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sean Chu
IOgear 56-1 review
It worked, but is kind of confusing since the slots are hard to see because of the black coloring. They should be more defined and have indicators as to size and use.
Published 9 months ago by Bennie L. Castle
Great Buy
We use this at work all the time for transferring information from multiple memory cards. It works great every time.
Published 10 months ago by westoak7
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