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Kingston¿s new Media Reader moves files seamlessly from a digital device to your computer. It supports 19 card types, including SD, MMC and CF formats. With the self-contained USB cable and an additional 3-foot cable for stationary use, it¿s easy to travel with and backed by a two-year warranty and 24/7 tech support.
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378 of 384 people found the following review helpful
By The Upsetter
After years of having an internal multi-format card reader I was dreading needing to get an external one. I read up on a dozen different models and decided the price and good reviews of this one made it worth taking a chance. I am using it on an iMac with 3 card sizes: SD, CompactFlash, and MicroSD. All work great. Hooking it up was instant. The transfer rate is spectacular especially when not hooked up through a USB hub.
Do I wish the cards were easier to get back out? Sure, but they're only a fraction more awkward to get out than my internal card reader and no worse than any other external model. It's nice to be truly pleased with product.
*****
UPDATE Feb 07, 2012
Just putting out word that almost 4 years later this is still working great. Cheers!
Do I wish the cards were easier to get back out? Sure, but they're only a fraction more awkward to get out than my internal card reader and no worse than any other external model. It's nice to be truly pleased with product.
*****
UPDATE Feb 07, 2012
Just putting out word that almost 4 years later this is still working great. Cheers!
213 of 216 people found the following review helpful
By dru
Amazon Verified Purchase
Out of box, this card reader DID NOT work with my Transcend 8GB CF cards. I contacted tech support and requested a firmware update if it was available. After the update, this reader works flawlessly.
I give it a 4 star because Kingston didn't bother to make this update (dated July 2008) publicly available. Tech support needs to give you access to their password protected site in order to download it. Kind of a pain but the installation was easy.
I give it a 4 star because Kingston didn't bother to make this update (dated July 2008) publicly available. Tech support needs to give you access to their password protected site in order to download it. Kind of a pain but the installation was easy.
1,007 of 1,050 people found the following review helpful
By E. Agarwal
Amazon Verified Purchase
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I own two of these, and the way you have to slide the parts back and forth is different then any other card reader I've own or seen, so I thought a video review would be helpful.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
92 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Works like a charm, has handled every format I've thrown at it so far. Fast transfers too, convenient USB extension cable included. Recommended.
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By D. BROWN
I purchased a 4GB SDHC card to go with my new Nikon digital SLR only to find my trusty old multi-format reader didn't work with it. I went to a few BIG BOX stores seeking something to use without luck... they are still relatively rare. After searching the web I decided to buy the Kingston reader. It is a great little reader. I current only have cameras that use SD, Micro SD, SDHC, and Memory Sticks... all these and more are read rapidly.
The reader comes with a very, very short USB cord attached, but Kingston also included a USB extension cord that enabled me to plug into the rear ports of my desktop's CPU with ease. The reader's sliding case allows you to keep cards plugged into the unit while traveling seems awkward at first, but is a really cool idea. Using "My Computer", the Nikon's SDHC card's data appeared on my screen labeled as a "Nikon data port"... very convenient. I have only used the reader for simple single card data retrieval and it worked flawlessly. I am very happy with the fast service the vendor supplied and the operation of this neat device. Highly recommended!
The reader comes with a very, very short USB cord attached, but Kingston also included a USB extension cord that enabled me to plug into the rear ports of my desktop's CPU with ease. The reader's sliding case allows you to keep cards plugged into the unit while traveling seems awkward at first, but is a really cool idea. Using "My Computer", the Nikon's SDHC card's data appeared on my screen labeled as a "Nikon data port"... very convenient. I have only used the reader for simple single card data retrieval and it worked flawlessly. I am very happy with the fast service the vendor supplied and the operation of this neat device. Highly recommended!
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By C. E. Bruin
This card reader is so much faster than my very old very cheap reader I'm not sure how objective of a review I can give. It's lightweight, the hide-away plug is nice, and I like the "slide-away" card port area.
It has read everything from my 16 mb (ahem) CF card to my 8 gig CF card quickly and with ease, and works without flaw in our Ubuntu Linux environment. Yes, it reads both of my 8 gig cards fine.
As a photographer and Linux user, I recommend this reader.
It has read everything from my 16 mb (ahem) CF card to my 8 gig CF card quickly and with ease, and works without flaw in our Ubuntu Linux environment. Yes, it reads both of my 8 gig cards fine.
As a photographer and Linux user, I recommend this reader.
76 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Product is great if you're looking for a media reader that does not support XD card types. You would think that in a 19-in-1 reader you would have high chances of getting it with XD card compatibility, but apparently not so with this Kingston. Although it would help if the product description gave a brief list, (oh maybe 19 words long?) of the 19 media types that it supports.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Eichan
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have used this product only for SD so far. It has worked perfectly. I will note that the cards do not slide in and out of the unit smoothly, but this may be a function of the fact that it's designed to accommodate several different types of cards in each of its slots (which is kind of amazing), and thus perfect insertion-smoothness is too much to ask for. Just be careful when popping these little cards into the unit so you don't break the (fragile) cards or the unit! * * * I found the LED on top of the unit a little confusing since its indications differ from other plug-in devices I've owned. (I would have expected the light to go off when the Kingston drive was safely dis-/un-mounted from the desktop (that is, after I safely dragged the SD card icon to the trash). The manual says nothing useful in this regard. However, Kingston Customer Service advised me as follows: "The light indicates a card is inserted. When it flashes, this indicates activity. Do not remove the card when the light is flashing. Before you remove the card, drag the icon for the card to the trash. Wait for the light to stop flashing and for the icon the icon to be removed from the desktop and then pull out the card." * * * For value, versatility, and ease of use, I would definitely recommend this item over its rivals listed on Amazon.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's nice having all the ports on one device
We have sd cards, mini sd cards and some compact flash cards for cameras and this accepts them all. It works great on our Mac's which is nice and it's quick to read the cards so... Read more
Published 23 hours ago by Ryan R. Detzel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product!
I've had it for quite a while now, and it continues to work like a charm. No complaints here! The speed is pretty good, too.
Published 6 days ago by Hyun Sook Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
Dummy here bent the USB pins on my computer and couldn't fix it. Amazon reviewers came to the rescue and I ended up purchasin this. I was very pleased with the product. Read more
Published 17 days ago by LonelyTouristCharlotteCharles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I use this to connect various different types of cards to my laptop and it works great. So far so good.
Published 18 days ago by Pasha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent card reader!
For all your card reading needs, I think this one has it all. I only use the CF and SD reader ports which works great. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Big Dawg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kingston 19 in 1 USB 2.0 Reader
Great little reader...does exactly as described in the description! Holds up well too. Seems nice and sturdy! Really good value and really good product!
Published 1 month ago by Jonathan J. Soring
3.0 out of 5 stars
porly made
broke right away after i bought last year. did not expect this quality from Kingston... i needed it for short use anyway
update to 3* to appreciate Kingston's follow-up i... Read more
update to 3* to appreciate Kingston's follow-up i... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Rao
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small but effective
Takes up virtually no space on my desktop and saves the hassle of trying to find the card reader slots on my tower which sits in a cubby below the desk. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
No nonsense. Compact, reliable, and does what it says it does. Fast and efficient. Fits in a camera bag too.
Published 1 month ago by *
5.0 out of 5 stars
upload fast
Had other digital uploaders and this has been the fastest. I uploaded over a 1000 pics in no time at all. It is large but I do not travel with it so that is ok.
Published 1 month ago by jo
