Lexar RW024-001 Professional Firewire Stackable CF Reader

by Lexar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000C3X83Q
• Item model number: RW024-001
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Lexar Professional Compact Flash Readers are designed for pro photographers and serious hobbyists who are looking for maximum workflow speed and professional level looks and durability. The Compact Flash Reader will make downloading your important photo sessions a breeze. The Compact Flash Reader is specifically designed to ensure maximum data transfer. The Compact Flash Reader is stackable and supports Firewire daisy-chaining so that you can connect up to four readers with a single computer connection. The Compact Flash Reader supports Lexar s exclusive Active Memory (AMS) and LockTight technologies that enhance the features in your digital cameras and media processing software. With AMS, important settings can be saved to the card to prevent reentering or retyping these settings each time. With LockTight, you can secure LockTight cards to prevent data from falling into unwanted hands. Features: Fast Data Transfer takes full advantage of the read/write capabilities of your CF card, speeding your workflow and saving time and money. Rugged black housing with textured rubber resists scratching and is more stable when inserting CF card. Stackable design- Easily stack and connect up to four readers for simultaneous download. LED indictor lights up making it easy to tell when the files are done writing. Available for Firewire or USB 2.0 Supports new Lexar technologies Active Memory and LockTight. System Requirements: Windows XP, 2000 Mac OS X 10.2.8 One available Firewire CD-ROM drive to install and use extra bonus software Contents: Compact Flash Reader for Firewire (1) meter 6-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable (1) 5 cm 6-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable Quick Start Guide Bonus CD Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fast really fast!, August 10, 2006

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David Borders (oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar RW024-001 Professional Firewire Stackable CF Reader (Personal Computers)

i have been useing a usb cf card reader for years. now i have upgraded to the lexar firewire reader writer and it has to be at least 4 times faster than the old reader, i am shooting in raw format with a canon 5D so the files are really large. so now to have them download so fast is a real blessing. DAVID!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars no problems after three years, March 8, 2009

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Neurasthenic "neurasthenic" (New York City, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar RW024-001 Professional Firewire Stackable CF Reader (Personal Computers)

I've been using one of these for three years, and it works very well. Cards insert cleanly, fit snugly, and the data moves quickly. No drivers are needed in Mac OSX. There is no cable integrated into the unit, which is convenient for me, as I have a 'utility' firewire cable that I use for devices like this that need to be plugged in only occasionally.

What's not to like?
1. the hinged door pops off much too easily, exposing the innards to dust. I have to reattach the door half the time I use the reader.
2. it generates heat when plugged in, even when not in use, enough heat that I fear for the longevity of the device. I therefore unplug it whenever I'm not using it.
3. Firewire 400 only, which makes this a trailing-edge device today. I am considering replacing mine with a similar Firewire 800 CF reader.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts download time drastically, October 8, 2007

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D. Yancey "photographer of fine homes" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar RW024-001 Professional Firewire Stackable CF Reader (Personal Computers)

It used to take me 20-25 minutes to download my CF card each time. Now, with the Lexar firewire reader, it only takes about 3-4. Great time saver. Works very well. Recommend highly.