SanDisk CF Type I/II ImageMate USB 2.0 Reader/Writer (Model SDDR-92-A15)

by SanDisk

• Reads and writes CompactFlash (CF) cards, Types I and II
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0-certified for fastest data transfer
• Backward-compatible with all USB 1.1 ports
• Saves batteries: let the ImageMate USB 2.0 reader/writer (not your portable device) transfer your files
• Windows XP and Mac OS 10.2 logo-compliant

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 0.8 x 2.4 inches ; 4.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00064V6R6
• Item model number: SDDR-92-A15
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 13, 2007

Product Description

MX SD SDDR-92-A15 CF TYPE I/II READER/WRITER WITH TRANSFER BUTTON

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

127 of 128 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good choice - Does not require included CD on newer Win 2000 or XP November 19, 2005

By David Diamond

From appearances and description, this appears to be identical to my SDDR-92 (no A15) except for the shape of the button.

This SanDisk is an excellent unit - compact and reasonably slim, with a detachable USB cord. It is perfect for carrying in a pocket of your laptop case (unlike my Dazzle which is fine for a desk top, but awkwardly shaped for compact storage).

The unit is reliable and fast, and, unlike the 8-in-1 or 12-in-1 units which use up four hard-drive letters, this unit only uses one hard-drive letter. It supports reading, writing, deleting, etc., and works with either USB 2.0 or USB 1.1.

If you do not care about the button software, this unit installs plug-n-play, without needing a driver CD (at least on Win 2000 and XP). It simply appears as a removable hard-drive letter in Explorer.

I did not install the button software because I am not a fan having extra transfer mechanisms and photo organizers on my computer. I would rather be in full, manual control of how and when things happen, and where files are put.

I think that this is a 5-star unit, but I downgrade my own unit to 4 1/2 stars because of its overzealous packaging and arrogant installation instructions. In both the instructions, and on a sticky label on the unit (which I still have not been able to fully remove), it proclaims that you MUST install the button software before connecting the unit. I ignored that warning, and the unit worked fine without any installation needed.

One of the important requirements in a card reader is portability. Since not everyone takes kindly to your installing software on their computer, the card must be able to work just by plugging it into the USB port. The SanDisk SDDR-92 meets this requirement, although it proclaims not to.

This is a good choice for a CompactFlash Reader/Writer.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!! September 15, 2006

By Wolf

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this becuase downloading pictures from my Digital Rebel XT Camera took forever and a day to complete. Using this drive only took about a minute to download 2 Gigs of pictures!

You don't need the CD if you have windows XP.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reader May 13, 2006

By Ke Ning

I spent $10 on a MediaGrear keychain CF card reader first. That reader is usable, but it is hard to pull my CF card out. I think that reader's pins are very likely to damage my CF cards if I insert and pull my cards very frequently. Then I decide to get this brand-name reader, with $20 at bestbuy (not a very good price). And I am very satisfied with the product. When you insert your card into the reader, it is not like a floppy which goes all into the reader. Just half of the card is inside the reader. So I don't need to pull it very hard when I want to get the card out, it comes out smoothly and I no longer worry about damaging my card. When I plug the reader into my computer, it works immediately, no need to install any driver if you don't need to use that transfer button.