Lexar Media USB 2.0 6-in-1 High Speed Reader

by Lexar

Product Details

Product Manual [1.16mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008RW8B
• Item model number: RW018-001
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 6, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The fast and easy way to transfer images, music, and data to your computer!
With all of the different types of memory cards available today, the Multi-Card Reader is the most versatile solution for transferring files to your computer. You are able to transfer files from devices such as digital cameras, video camcorders, MP3 players and even personal digital assistants (PDAs). Its compact size and USB connectivity make it convenient to take it with you wherever you go.

Works with all popular media types!

• CompactFlash (Type I and II)
• SmartMedia
• Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro
• MultiMediaCard
• SD Card
• xD Card

Share Your Pictures Quickly and Easily
Remove your memory card from your digital device, insert it directly into the Multi-Card Reader, then drag and drop files to your computer

Portable Design makes it easy to use
Easily connects to your computer through your USB port and needs no external AC power. Streamlined design makes it convenient to carry with you in your travel bag.

Saves your camera batteries
Use your batteries for taking more pictures with your camera instead of transferring images to your computer. The Reader lets you transfer your photos without even turning your camera on.

Transfer Images Faster
USB 2.0 is 480 Mbps, 40 times faster than USB 1.1. It's a much faster way to transfer data if you have this newer technology in your computer, and it's backwards compatible with older USB ports.

1-year Limited Warranty

Product Description

LEXAR RW018001 USB 2.0 MULTI CARD, 8-IN-1 READER

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value drive for file transfers, July 22, 2003

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mhnstr (Christchurch, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media USB 2.0 6-in-1 High Speed Reader (Personal Computers)

I was thinking of purchasing a USB drive to transport large files from one computer to another, but I saw this drive and decided to take advantage of the compact flash memory I already owned for my digital camera. One of the great things about this drive (it is a reader and a writer) is its size. It is quite small and convenient to carry about.

Once you plug the drive in, four new drive letters are added, one for each memory card slot. The Lexar drive has the same problem of all drives of this type in that the computer does not indicate which drive letter has the compact flash and which drive letter has the other media. But since the drive designations are the same each time you plug the Lexar drive into your computer, you can learn which is which. The first time that I plugged the Lexar drive into my XP computer, the computer kept telling me that I had added new drives which was a bit annoying. However, this only happened the first time and I have had no problems since.

I chose this Lexar drive due to its being USB 2.0. My current computer does not have a USB 2.0 port, but my next computer will and so I wanted to plan ahead. Windows gives me a warning that I have plugged a high speed device into a slower USB port, but it works just fine, just at the slower speed. (I can only vouch for how the drive works with XP. I don't know how well it works with other operating systems).

Overall, a great little drive to transfer files. I would recommend it to anyone with a digital camera or anyone who wants to transfer large data files between computers.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what a reader should do, though the design is wacked, January 16, 2005

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Charles Bittner "Disabled comedian & gamer!" (New England USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media USB 2.0 6-in-1 High Speed Reader (Personal Computers)

All in all this Lexar card reader does exactly what it's supposed to do read from almost any Digital memory card on the planet. So if you're looking for a quick multiformat card reader. This could be a good choice.

A few things to keep in mind though: the first is the design. The door opens by being pulled down, that wouldn't be bad, but it's a curved piece of plastic so the card reader is held off the table by the cover, take a look at the pictures, and you'll see what I mean. Also, the USB cable attaches to the side and not the back. So if you're looking for a card reader to sit on a table next to your computer. All neat and tidy you my will look elsewhere. I think this was more designed for on the go. Throw in a backpack etc.

Those were a few things I wanted to mention.
Have some fun and get it done

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected, September 5, 2003

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Ralph E. Walker (Baton Rouge, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media USB 2.0 6-in-1 High Speed Reader (Personal Computers)

This little compact unit performed flawlessly just by plugging it into my USB2 port on my WindowsXP operating system. Instantly I was presented with six additional drives; each card slot shows up as a different drive. I could actually insert multiple cards and read them all, or transfer from one to another. It easily fits into pocket or camera bag. And it's fast!