Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1

by Kingston

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.8 x 5.5 inches ; 2.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00109Y2DQ
• Item model number: FCR-HS219/1
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (317 customer reviews)
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  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Computer Accessories > Memory Card Readers

• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

Kingston¿s new Media Reader moves files seamlessly from a digital device to your computer. It supports 19 card types, including SD, MMC and CF formats. With the self-contained USB cable and an additional 3-foot cable for stationary use, it¿s easy to travel with and backed by a two-year warranty and 24/7 tech support.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

129 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! It works well AND was cheap!, July 3, 2008

By	The Upsetter (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1 (Electronics)

After years of having an internal multi-format card reader I was dreading needing to get an external one. I read up on a dozen different models and decided the price and good reviews of this one made it worth taking a chance. I am using it on an iMac with 3 card sizes: SD, CompactFlash, and MicroSD. All work great. Hooking it up was instant. The transfer rate is spectacular especially when not hooked up through a USB hub.

Do I wish the cards were easier to get back out? Sure, but they're only a fraction more awkward to get out than my internal card reader and no worse than any other external model. It's nice to be truly pleased with product.

82 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Contact Tech Support before shipping back. Needs Firmware Update!, March 20, 2009

By	dru - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1 (Electronics)

Out of box, this card reader DID NOT work with my Transcend 8GB CF cards. I contacted tech support and requested a firmware update if it was available. After the update, this reader works flawlessly.

I give it a 4 star because Kingston didn't bother to make this update (dated July 2008) publicly available. Tech support needs to give you access to their password protected site in order to download it. Kind of a pain but the installation was easy.

66 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but Effective Card Reader, March 25, 2008

By	Greg L. Stewart (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1 (Electronics)

Works like a charm, has handled every format I've thrown at it so far. Fast transfers too, convenient USB extension cable included. Recommended.