Customer Reviews

Sandisk MicroMate Reader-for Memory Stick

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

You're probably looking at this review because you own more than 1 Sony electronics product that uses Memory Stick Pro Duos and you're looking for a portable and easier setup than the one you're currently using. :)

As for myself, I own a PS3, a PSP, a walkman phone, and a Sony DSC-T200 digital camera. ALL of them use a PRO DUO (2GB - 8GB) and I needed something that would let me access these multiple memory cards without having to go through the whole rigamarole of attaching a cable, turning the Sony device on, setting the device to USB mode, etc. It's just such a hassle!

I wanted something portable, since I need to access the contents of multiple cards in multiple places. :)

I saw a few other choices here on Amazon, but I ultimately chose the Sandisk Micromate Reader. It doesn't look flimsy, but it has that classic look, and it works great as intended. Read times are fast, so pulling and putting files onto the card is quick and easy.

The memory card slips about halfway into the MicroMate, so taking it out after you're done loading or copying files is a snap.

The only con that I can see is the width of the thing. If you were to put it in a USB Hub, it would most likely take the ports that are directly next to the one currently inserted, but PRO DUOs are wider than regular USB plugs, so it really can't be helped.

I like to research before I make a purchase, so you can believe it when I say that this card reader comes highly recommended. Especially if you live the Sony lifestyle!

Simply amazing for a couple of reasons:
1) it doesn't need that annoying adapter piece. the card just goes right in.
2) it's way more compact than it looks. smaller than my motorola reader
3) way more sturdy than any reader i've used before
4) the protector cap fits on both ends
5) and it's as flat as it can get which is great for those side by side usb ports

This product works great. In this time when flash memory cards are increasing in capacity, this product is a great help to conveniently access the card.

I've always wondered why they didn't come out with this sooner, since this is probably a good alternative to thumb-drives because of its wider range of potential usage. I wish I got the one compatible with the original memory stick though. That way I could have used both that AND pro duo (+ the adapter), but I'm happy with my purchase now that I can transfer photos and files to and from any computer with a USB port.

Cheapest price I could find on the internet was at Amazon. These should come standard with everycard. USB 2.0 connectivity is huge for quick data transfers.

I was looking to upload photos from an older Sony camera that used the regular Memory Stick. I was unaware there was a difference, but this does not work for my card.

If you're one of those who had an older PS3 Fatty die on you and traded up to a newer PS3 Slim model, the lack of a MemoryStick port really is a downer. Well, here's your solution! I can attest that it works perfectly. I leave mine plugged into the right port to hot swap multiple cards. Note that it may seem that the card isn't plugged in all the way when it actually is. There is no click or mechanism to keep the card in. It just slides in and out effortlessly (that's what she said).

this was a gift to a friend and she was very happy, easy to use and compact, the price is excelent, now i want one for me...

I absolutely love this product, I would give it 6 stars if I could.. Its small, thin, but a great sturdy product. I don't feel like I might break it any second like when I use other readers this size. And the price can't be beat!
*update*
9/5/11
I still LOVE this reader! I panicked for a minute when I thought I lost it... In fact, I'm ordering 2 more just in case!

I use it to use my SD card as usb flash drive, and it works great for trhat

keep the tip covered, I steped on mine and bent it to hell, but it fixed easily with soem pliers ;)