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- Extremely versatile - reads 24 popular memory card formats
- Enables concurrent downloads and card-to-card file transfer
- Pop-up design protects card slots
- Quickly and easily transfer photos, videos, music, and files
- Includes USB cable - no external power supply needed
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Product Description
The Lexar Multi Card 24-in-1 USB Reader is an easy-to-use, all-in-one file transfer solution. The reader has an innovative pop-up design, supports 24 memory card formats and enables concurrent downloads and card-to-card file transfer.
Supports Multiple Card Formats for Impressive Versatility. The Lexar Multi-Card 24-in-1 USB Reader has five slots and supports two dozen of the most popular memory card formats, making it easy to transfer files between your digital camera, MP3 player, mobile phone and computer.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this card reader because it was advertised to work with the iPad. I wanted something that would allow me to load images into my wife's iPad while we were traveling and thought this would take care of my need.
I tried loading images from xD and Sony memory sticks into the iPad using this card reader, and the iPad recognized the cards and displayed the images. This functionality seems to be completely compatible with the iPad. However when I tried to load images from my compact flash cards the iPad displayed a message telling me that the device required too much power. Interestingly enough when I tried loading images from my sdhc-to-compact flash adpater using an inserted shdc card, it did work.
So, if you need to import images from xD or Sony memory stick cards into an iPad, this should work for you. If you need to import images from a real compact flash card, it will not work for you, but will if you are importing images from an adapter using an sdhc card. Had I known of the compact flash restriction I would not have ordered this reader and expect to return it to Amazon.
UPDATED 10/21/2010:
After writing this review I sent an email to Lexar to ask if they had a list of compact flash cards that were compatible with this reader and the iPad. They did not give me a list, but they did mention that some UDMA compact flash cards required too much power for the iPad to supply. Based on this response I bought 2 non-UDMA 8GB cards (one was ProMaster and the other was a Lexar 200x) and tried both with the reader and the iPad. Both worked as advertised.
Based on this test it seems safe to say that the reader works, when attached to the iPad, with some 8GB non-UDMA compact flash cards. I don't know if it also works with the iPad when using larger non-UDMA compact flash cards, or not. I have tested it and found it does not work with my 16GB and 32GB UDMA cards, but do not know if it will work with smaller UDMA cards.
While the problem is not the reader itself I do believe that Lexar, which must have run their own tests (at least with their own cards) prior to marketing the reader, should be clear in their advertising that while it IS compatible with the iPad, it will NOT work with all compact flash cards.
I tried loading images from xD and Sony memory sticks into the iPad using this card reader, and the iPad recognized the cards and displayed the images. This functionality seems to be completely compatible with the iPad. However when I tried to load images from my compact flash cards the iPad displayed a message telling me that the device required too much power. Interestingly enough when I tried loading images from my sdhc-to-compact flash adpater using an inserted shdc card, it did work.
So, if you need to import images from xD or Sony memory stick cards into an iPad, this should work for you. If you need to import images from a real compact flash card, it will not work for you, but will if you are importing images from an adapter using an sdhc card. Had I known of the compact flash restriction I would not have ordered this reader and expect to return it to Amazon.
UPDATED 10/21/2010:
After writing this review I sent an email to Lexar to ask if they had a list of compact flash cards that were compatible with this reader and the iPad. They did not give me a list, but they did mention that some UDMA compact flash cards required too much power for the iPad to supply. Based on this response I bought 2 non-UDMA 8GB cards (one was ProMaster and the other was a Lexar 200x) and tried both with the reader and the iPad. Both worked as advertised.
Based on this test it seems safe to say that the reader works, when attached to the iPad, with some 8GB non-UDMA compact flash cards. I don't know if it also works with the iPad when using larger non-UDMA compact flash cards, or not. I have tested it and found it does not work with my 16GB and 32GB UDMA cards, but do not know if it will work with smaller UDMA cards.
While the problem is not the reader itself I do believe that Lexar, which must have run their own tests (at least with their own cards) prior to marketing the reader, should be clear in their advertising that while it IS compatible with the iPad, it will NOT work with all compact flash cards.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I found that this card reader causes the same problems with my iPad... the warning that it will not work due to the fact that it draws too much power.
What DOES work is the IOGear USB 2.0 Combo Hub and Card Reader with Mini-B Cable GUH286. Because it comes with an auto-switching 110/120-volt power adapter, it does not draw power from the iPad. This reader allows importing photos to the iPad from all card types, including CF and XD. An extra item to carry, but if you need to import from more than an SD card this is a great device!
What DOES work is the IOGear USB 2.0 Combo Hub and Card Reader with Mini-B Cable GUH286. Because it comes with an auto-switching 110/120-volt power adapter, it does not draw power from the iPad. This reader allows importing photos to the iPad from all card types, including CF and XD. An extra item to carry, but if you need to import from more than an SD card this is a great device!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this multi card reader when my old reader for my compact flash card went bad. I now can use this same reader for all my different cards, including the one that is in my cell phone. Nice and compact for storage too. Definitely would recommend for the price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It'll Do
I bought this to replace a CF card reader I've had for almost 7 years which is starting to fail.
Now every time I want to read from a CF card I have to UN-plug the new... Read more
Now every time I want to read from a CF card I have to UN-plug the new... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Kadee
works like a charm and even matches a Mac
it works and looks great... what more could you ask for. has a nice compact folding design to keep the ports clean and dust free. very good product. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Media Lab
Lexar 24-IN1 Card Reader
This card reader is just what I needed. My computer and printer didn't take my camera's card reader so now I am in business again when I want to send my photos to friends and... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Michael
Card Reader
Excellent card reader, Windows 7 compatible. Delivered on time as stated, product new and in perfect condition. Good price. Read more
Published 2 months ago by secind
Useless for the iPad
This may work for reading cards using a computer. I didn't try using it for that since I have 3 other readers for the purpose. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bottom Dollar
Finally a reader that works!
My search is finally over! I have bought and thrown away about 6 memory card readers ($20.00 each)in the last several years and this Lexar is really very good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by OrvSal
Works great with all media types...
I thought this would be flimsy but I was surprise it was well made and holds up well in travel.
Published 5 months ago by Sandrino
Fast and easy to get working
I tried this on 2 computers. A desktop and our travel older laptop. They work great and are very fast in terms of reading and writing.
Published 7 months ago by Henry Newman
Love It
This is very handy as I have several types of memory card, folds up nicely, very slick, highly recommended.More words, f you need a multi card reader buy this.
Published 7 months ago by Anthony T. Moseley
Great for computer, not for iPad.
I bought this to use with my laptop while working in the field. It seems to be the fastest reader I've used with my 200x CF cards so far, so I'm satisfied. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Maxim Stensel
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