Lexar Media FIREWIRE COMPACTFLASH READER ( RW019-001 ) (Retail Package)

by Lexar

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000VYJTM
• Item model number: RW019-001
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 6, 2007

Product Description

Just pop in a CompactFlash card and go! Transfer your photos to and from any computer with an available FireWire port. With no drivers required for modern operating systems, the reader is ready for immediate use. Works with all CompactFlash cards. Features and Benefits: Share your pictures quickly and easily Portable design Saves your camera batteries One available FireWire port LED status indicator (indicates when files are being transferred) Accepts all CompactFlash cards (Type I and II) Two-Year limited warranty Free technical support System Requirements: For Windows PC: Pentium compatible, Microsoft Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP For Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.0 or above

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for desktop, bad for notebook, September 7, 2004

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Edward Seid (Wahiawa, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media FIREWIRE COMPACTFLASH READER ( RW019-001 ) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

I bought this item with the idea of using it with both my desktop and notebook computers. The included 6-pin Firewire cable works fine with the standard Firewire port on my desktop. However, my notebook has a 4-pin Firewire port. FYI, the missing 2 pins carry the power. This device requires power and, according to Lexar's tech support, I would need a powered Firewire hub in order to get it to work. For me, this negates the portability and convenience that I was seeking. In the end, I decided to get a PCMCIA CF Reader for the notebook.

This device is very fast and I highly recommend it IF you have a 6-pin Firewire port. I gave it 4-stars because the caveat regarding the 4-pin Firewire port isn't documented.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Firewire-only CF card-only reader, March 7, 2006

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J. Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media FIREWIRE COMPACTFLASH READER ( RW019-001 ) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

I own several CF card readers, and this one is pretty much the same as all the rest (size, shape and functionality.) I believe it is a little faster than USB, based on the articles I read, but the nicest feature is the hinged cover that protects the card slot from dirt and dust, especially while travelling. It is sturdy and should hold up well even packed in a suitcase.

My laptop only has the 4 pin firewire plug (not self powered) so the Lexar will not work with it. If you have the 6 pin firewire plug the Lexar will work just fine for you.

Remember, the Lexar is firewire only and it only works with CF cards.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and dependable., February 28, 2005

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Vincent E. Vizachero (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media FIREWIRE COMPACTFLASH READER ( RW019-001 ) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

This new Lexar firewire CompactFlash card reader is substantially faster than the older purple model. It is small, fast, and reliable.

I highly recommend it.