Review Summary
2012-03-10T19:00:00
I have used card readers from other manufacturers, and they left me extremely disappointed and waiting much longer than I should have to. With my two camera bodies having both CF and SD cards, this was a no brainer. It allows me to transfer images to my external HDs for quicker initial back up. Great product!
AARON B.
2012-02-04T19:00:00
If you use Compact Flash cards this item is a must. Most computers don't come with a compact flash reader but if you are pro camera user there is a 95% chance your camera uses a CF card. I found file transfers very fast for an external advise. The card takes advantage of a USB 3.0 port and UDMA cards if you have the combination. I was also able to read a Delkin 16Gb card thru this reader while 3 computers couldn't read it. That's another story and Delkin has asked me to return the card to check it out and replace it. Not a knock on Delkin they have a great warranty and back their products 100%. Without this reader I may have lost important images so that's another reason to have a good external reader like this one made by Lexar. It's a samll investment for a product that does so much. I wouldn't be without it!
Vidmon
2012-01-22T19:00:00
I did not know how fast you could transfer photo files until I bought this. Anyone shooting raw on high end cameras really needs this.
None
2012-01-17T19:00:00
This is a very durable, small and compact card reader that works great! Excellent for travel or everyday use.
Guest
2012-01-08T19:00:00
Small, light weight and compact makes it ideal for carrying on the road when on remote photo shoots. Easy to use and setup.
VA I.
2012-01-03T19:00:00
works great, just wish they were stackable!
KRISTA G.
2012-01-01T19:00:00
Combines simple set up with fast transfer of images....
LEN A.
2011-12-25T19:00:00
nothing more to say this is the best reader i have used i have broken many of them in my day this one just works spend the money its worth it
real p.
2011-11-27T19:00:00
I like this reader, but it doesn't stay closed when stored for traveling.
MartinJohn
2011-11-13T19:00:00
I love the design of this unit.It is fast and reliable,the cord is just the right length.
GERARD H.
2011-10-16T21:00:00
I used this to import and load my captured images to my computer for processing and printing. This baby is fast like a bullet-train.
Del J.
2011-09-30T21:00:00
Excellent product for the price! Works every time and is fast.
AARON B.
2011-09-18T21:00:00
Exactly what you want in a transfer. Fast and reliable. I use it in the field for quick transfers. Doesn't get any better.
NATHAN C.
2011-09-17T21:00:00
I bought several cheap card readers. They were all slow and all eventually failed. Do yourself a favor and spend a few bucks. This thing is fast and reliable. Nuff said.
Moses45
2011-09-04T21:00:00
I've tried a few other, cheaper card readers before. For CF cards in particular, it's important to get a properly designed reader that allows easy insert of CF card without bending the pins. This reader makes it easy to do that.
DMITRY Z.
2011-09-03T21:00:00
I use this reader on my PCs (WindowsXP Pro & Windows 7) and MacBook Pro (Lion, OS X). Reads all cards flawlessly and quickly. There are many lower priced readers on the market. For my money, quality and value fits this product.
Vic
2011-09-03T21:00:00
I've used this card reader for about a year and it's fast and bulletproof coupled with a UDMA high-speed card. I especially appreciate the popup dust protection feature. The newest version of this device is designed for USB-3, so look for future bargains for the original USB-2 reader.
ROBERT B.
2011-09-03T21:00:00
I bought this to replace a Sandisk multicard reader which was a pain to work with: SD cards had to be inserted just right, and it was a bit picky about CF cards also. This Lexar unit works well: insert card and it starts reading. It is nice not having to tweak card positioning. It is not as fast as I expected or hoped, though. But it is easier to have a reader attached to my computer than to try to find cables to connect the camera directly to the computer. I do not know if the slower speed than expected is related to my 3 year old iMac. In general, though, the unit works like it should (albeit a bit slowly): open reader. Insert card. Photos start appearing on monitor.
JEFFREY E.
2011-09-03T21:00:00
Great reader, minus the original cable being a little short and it had a poor connection. I swapped the cable and life is good.
RYAN B.
2011-09-03T21:00:00
I haven't found another card reader I would like to run, but I have opened my camera bag to find my lexar reader in two peices and have had to clip it back together more than once. I am running a Macbook Pro 15" OSX 10.6.8 with the 2.66GHz intel processor and 4gb of ram, and I didn't notice a speed difference between this and the cheap [...] reader I was using with compact flash cards. I am simply running a USB cable, so I could be maxed out on the USB's ability to support faster data transfers.... I also should note I am using the Sandisk extreme cards (60mb/s). You can draw your own conclusions on my review, but I still would recommend it for others.
Donkeykong
2011-03-12T19:00:00
It's fast, very fast. I've had several other card readers and this little baby smokes them all in transfer rate. It handles both CF and SD cards only, so this kind of limits its versatility somewhat. A very neat feature: you can keep it closed and dust protected until you need to use it and then just snap it open and pop in a card. The unit is also well-made.
ROBERT B.
2011-02-08T19:00:00
Much faster than other USB 2.0 readers I've used (at least 40-50% faster)
WESLEY V.
2011-02-04T19:00:00
It lets me contine to use a CF card on my MODERN laptop.
Blushingmule
2011-01-24T19:00:00
I was really happy to see how fast this loaded the images from the card to my computer over my old card reader. This will make my work go a little faster. It transferred my RAW files in about half the time.
ROGER R.
2011-01-23T19:00:00
Excellent design,folds flat for storage and protection. Great value for fast easy transfer of your precious images.
GERARD H.
2011-01-21T19:00:00
Very fast, reliable transfers of RAW + JPEG images and 1080p video from CF UDMA 400x 32GB cards to external FW800 HDDs. Solid build, compact, clean design.
Boy M.
2011-01-19T19:00:00
Fastest card reader I could find for my "San Disk Extreme III" cards.
getting n.
2011-01-19T19:00:00
Easy, no fuss, saves my camera battery for those large imports!
CHRISTINA H.
2011-01-12T19:00:00
This is my 2nd Lexar reader. They are the most reliable with high transfer rates.
Marlene
2011-01-12T19:00:00
I got this for the speed, the size is a little bulky for only reading 2 card types. I use this when I travel and do like the snap-open access to the card slots. Overall I am very happy with this card reader.
tad_rusty
Works great with Windows XP & Linux
By G H.
This CompactFlash and SD/MMC reader was immediately recognized by my ASUS eee sub-notebook. This allows me to copy images to a portable hard drive (rather slowly) while traveling light. The reader shows up as two drives, one for each slot, and you can copy from a SD card directly to a CompactFlash card or vice versa is desired. If you use the 'Safely Remove Hardware' before unplugging a memory card, you'll need to unplug the reader from the USB port and reinsert the plug to get the compute...
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Great little card reader
By ROBERT B.
It's fast, very fast. I've had several other card readers and this little baby smokes them all in transfer rate. It handles both CF and SD cards only, so this kind of limits its versatility somewhat. A very neat feature: you can keep it closed and dust protected until you need to use it and then just snap it open and pop in a card. The unit is also well-made.
High-Speed Reader for Professional Photographers....
Lexar offers high-performance Professional UDMA readers designed to help professional photographers and advanced photo enthusiasts maximize their post-production workflow speed.
Lexar Professional UDMA Readers are ideal for use with high-speed cards, and provide incredibly fast download speeds when paired with a UDMA card-so you can maximize your workflow and minimize your post-production time.
The Lexar Professional UDMA Dual-Slot USB Reader is a high-performance reader with a compact, portable design that enables the fastest download speeds from the highest capacity CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) cards. Fully compatible with UDMA CF, standard CF, SD High Capacity (SDHC), and SD cards, thereader provides versatility and the ability to leverage blazing-fast UDMA CF card speeds.
Save Time and Improve Workflow....
High-Speed Downloads. The Lexar Professional UDMA Dual-Slot USB Reader satisfiesthe demand for faster transfer rates from card to computer. The reader has two slots, allowing it to read both CF- and SD-format cards, including UDMA CF and SDHC. When paired with a high-speed Lexar Professional UDMA card, the reader is performance optimized to deliver blazing-fast read/write speed from the card.
Designed for Mobility. The rugged Lexar Professional UDMA Dual-Slot USB Reader has a compact, portable design that's perfect for the photographer on the go. The reader easily folds closed to protect card slots, and smooth contours help it slip easily in and out of a photo bag or briefcase. And its dual-slot, with slots for both CF and SD cards, makes it incredibly versatile.
Enhance Your Business....
Lexar is the brand trusted by professionals. When used inconjunction with a UDMA CF card, the reader's high-speed performance allows you to reliably improve workflow and drastically accelerate download speeds from card to computer-saving you time and money.
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