| IOGear GFR281 56-in-1 Card Reader/Writer ,IOGEAR newest Universal Memory Bank, 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer, is an ideal solution for hi-speed, bi-directional image and data file transfer between your computer and multimedia devices. Images and data can be downloaded directly from your memory cards without using additional adapters*. It works with all major memory card formats and supports high capacity: CompactFlash/Micro Drive, SD/SDHC/Mini SD/MMC, Olympus DC Card, T-Flash/Micro SD/ Micro SDHC, Memory Stick/MS Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2). With direct USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer (up to 480Mbps) from memory cards used in your digital cameras, cell phone, or MP3 devices, you can save time and conserve power on devices. No matter where you go, IOGEAR Universal Memory Bank helps you to easily bring your digital images and data with you. |
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 IOGear 56-in-1 vs Kingston Media Reader |
| Review Date: November 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. Litwinski, Midland, MI United States |
Needed two readers for two PC's. Could not decide on the IOGear 56-in-1 or the Kingston Media Reader. Both about the same price and with mostly good reviews. So, I bought both.
Both do the job, but the IOGear is better.
Why: IOGear is a simple design with easy access ports and a mini-USB port (cable supplied). Kingston has a silly sliding insert design that serves no benefit and a VERY short, near useless, full-size USB cable built in (comes with extension). IOGear comes with very useful little download application that labels each port as to card type in Explorer. No such application with the Kingston. Both are essentially the same size. In principle, the IOGear handles more card types, but that may just be a type-counting difference.
Both work well, but the IOGEAR is a more polished design at same price. |
Great for Family Vacations to Collect Photos from Everyone
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| Review Date: January 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: dugn, Duvall, WA United States |
It's simple. It doesn't load or require a driver on any system I plug it into. It's a perfect, tiny device that reads every card I throw at it.
Bonuses are that the cable separates from the reader (prevents breakage and makes it easier for trips). It's small and flat (smaller than a deck of cards), works on every computer - and its faster for transferring photos than any camera connected directly to a computer.
There are 56 different cards supported with the 5 holes to insert memory cards. Many are supported by inserting the memory card upside down - which may have been a problem for one reviewer. Be sure to read the instructions or wince at the tiny markings by each hole. And be sure your card isn't meant to be inserted upside down (like an SD card) before giving up. |
GFR281 is GREAT!
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| Review Date: January 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Philip Henderson, Jacksonville, FL |
| 56-in-1. That is hard to believe! It is great! It is easy to use on my MacBook. I used a 2GB MS-PRO Duo and a Sandisk SD Ultra II 4GB successfully and I think, personally, it was plenty fast enough. A diagram is on the bottom of the reader in case some one gets confused. I am 58 years old, wear bifocals, and had no problem seeing the diagram OR seeing the metal strips or sockets, whichever card you are using. If a person has to force a card in, they should not use this product. It is not designed to use improperly. |
Excellent product
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Debbie, Loma Linda, CA USA |
| This works great! It's so cool to have so many card reading options in one convenient item. I love it. |
Works as designed, like the ID utility
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| Review Date: October 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Raymond Quintana, Elk Grove, CA |
| Well, it does exactly what it is supposed to, reads my SD and microSD cards with ease. The cards do fit a bit tight, but it is brand new and I imagine it will get some play in there after a while. I do like the drive ID utility you can download from the IOGEAR website, it gives a name and a little picture to the drives, otherwise you have like 6 blank drives with only letters to identify them in my computer. Overall it does whats expected, and doesn't look to bad either. |
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