Kingston FCR-HS219/1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 19-in-1 Media Reader
Designed to support 19 popular types of Flash memory cards without the use of adapters or a power cable, Kingston's high-speed Media Reader is incredibly versatile, whether used for personal or business use. While on the go, its unique sliding chassis hosts a compact USB cable for use with a notebook or other portable devices USB port. In the office or at home, just plug and play the reader into the USB port using the ample three-foot USB cable to conveniently connect to your desktop or tower computer.Kingston's Media Reader is the ideal companion for the cards you already own or combine it with a purchase from Kingston's range of Flash card solutions.
Kingston FCR-HS219/1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 19-in-1 Media Reader Accessories
 Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card (SD/2GB, Retail Package)
Kingston 4GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Card (SD4/4GB)
Transcend TS8GSDHC6 8GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)
Kingston 2 GB Micro SD Card (SDC/2GB, Retail Package)
Kingston 2 GB CompactFlash Card
Transcend TS4GSDHC6 4GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)
Kingston DTI 4 GB USB Flash Drive
Western Digital My Passport Essential 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive WDME3200TN (Midnight Black)
Kingston CF/4GB-S2 4GB Elite Pro CompactFlash Card 133x
Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407
Kingston FCR-HS219/1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 19-in-1 Media Reader Reviews
What is it for. The SD card sits flush with the edge of the case when slid in, so perhaps it's to keep cards inserted while traveling. Regardless, I find it more of an annoyance to use, plus it causes the face to give a bit as you try to insert cards. People should realize if a type of card isn't on the specs sheet (such as XD and Smart Media) there's a pretty darn good chance it won't be on the reader itself. Regardless, I don't think it's worth droping the points any, so full 5-stars. Copied a 700MB XviD file to a SDHC Class 6 card in under two minutes. The file then opens quickly and is responds quickly to clicks on the timeline. Of course the speed will only be as fast as the card being used, but these times are fine for me.
Again, if you need XD or SmartMedia, GET ANOTHER READER. About my only complaint with this device is the sliding mechanism. Anyway, great card reader. Supported formats also suite me just fine. Even miniSD, microSD, MMCmicro and M2. I currently have an SD and microSD card inserted and both are accessable.
You may also use multiple cards at once. I've seen reviews claiming it's one of the fastest card readers some sites have tested, and I don't doubt it. While this isn't a fatal flaw, I would prefer to have the device without this siding crap. But realize you'll always have four drives visible in My Computer. Sorry, it just frustrates me when the score of such a nice card reader's brought down by such reviews. Besides that, about any Compact Flash, SD, MMC, or Memory Stick will be supported.
For awhile it worked well (I use two different cameras - one with SD and one with micro SD). The SD slot is failing - for awhile I could "wiggle" the card and get it to read, but tonight (when I NEED to get 12-13 photos out) I cannot get it to work at all in SD slot. SusanD So, I'm here to buy a new card reader - not this one again.
Nothing sophisticated so there is that. However, it took the company near 25 days to deliver it. This product seems to work fine as expected. Personally i will not order from this company again.
As a photographer and Linux user, I recommend this reader. This card reader is so much faster than my very old very cheap reader I'm not sure how objective of a review I can give. It has read everything from my 16 mb (ahem) CF card to my 8 gig CF card quickly and with ease, and works without flaw in our Ubuntu Linux environment. It's lightweight, the hide-away plug is nice, and I like the "slide-away" card port area. Yes, it reads both of my 8 gig cards fine.
Highly Recommended. Very fast card reader. Amazon was fantastic. Handles SDHC & Micro SD without the need for an adaptor. Good quality, great price, excellent product. Plug and Play.
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