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Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
1.5 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
18% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(7), Lightweight(5)
Cons:
Not durable(7), Not functional(10)
Best Uses:
Cameras(4), Computers(3), Home(3)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(4), Professional(4), Semi-professional(3), Tech savvy(4)
Primary use:
Personal(10)
 
Works for me
By G from Bermuda on 8/12/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I've had no problems with this ever (although now that I say that, things may change). I have used this for the past few years - maybe 3 years or more? I take at least 200-700 photos a month on one or two cameras (so I use both the xD and the SD slots) and they have worked perfectly for me on my PC. No complaints from me.

 
50 in 1? Well, it worked once
By Mr645Verified Reviewer from Florida, USA on 3/29/2010
Cons:
Not Durable, Not Functional
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Thought it was a nice small device to carry. It worked rather quickly to download a CF card to my Mac, but it only worked that one time.

 
It was cheap, but.........
By Charles from Anchorage AK on 3/8/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
Not Durable
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Casual user

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Bought it at [...] less than a year ago. Haven't used it much, just for photos. If your going to buy one spend a few bucks more and buy a better one. This one just dumped and I doubt [...] is going to back it and I can't find the company website.

 
Piece of Junk
By Jim from Old Hickory, TN on 1/20/2010
Cons:
Not Functional
Describe Yourself:
Professional

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I got the reader/writer to download photos from the SD card in my camera. It worked one time. Now my computer doesn't recognize the reader. I've searched for drivers thinking an update was all I needed. No luck there. This thing was a waste of money.

 
no drivers available
By roadrunner gecko from Columbus Ohio on 1/12/2010
Cons:
Not Functional, Poor Design
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

most disappointed

 
Waste of money!
By SpudCrushr from PA on 1/9/2010
Cons:
Not Durable, Not Functional
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

One pro...this thing doesn't take up a lot of space in the garbage can! Never worked. Waste of [$].

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Plug and play my butt
By Hayden from Sedona, AZ on 11/1/2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Not Durable, Not Functional
Best Uses:
none
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Computer won't recognize it. Used it about a dozzen times and now nothing.

 
Bad stuff
By 2nd Thoughts from Clarksville, TN on 10/10/2009
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Not Durable, Not Functional
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

It worked fine about 3 times, then nothing. I have to agree with majority. A piece of junk. Plan on short life span and buy only if in great need and nothing else available.

 
piece of garbage
By mimi from Idaho on 9/21/2009
Pros:
Lightweight, Portable
Cons:
Difficult To Use, Glitches, Not Durable, Not Functional
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Music, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

At first, it worked fine, but then I started having to fiddle around with it just to get it to show up on my computer. Mac or pc, it gives me problems. I spent 45 minutes once to get it to work. Now it is saying that my card is full when it has nothing on it!!
DO NOT GET THIS!!!

 
Pieco O Junk
By Mad_Mike_96Verified Reviewer from Somewhere, MN on 9/15/2009
Pros:
Na
Cons:
Not Durable, Not Functional
Best Uses:
none
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

This is by far the worst piece of junk card adapter I have ever attempted to use. It's got next to no compatability with anything at all. It just simply doesn't work.

 
Heats up and Melts!
By mlightenedVerified Reviewer from Oakland on 7/20/2009
Cons:
Not Functional
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I've used this for maybe a couple of weeks. I agree with other posters, that my mac recognizes the reader about half the time, several times I've had to unplug and replug to get it to work. Yesterday I left it plugged into the USB port for a couple of hours, and when I got on my computer I smelled a weird chemical smell. I realized that the reader was warping and melting and was extremely hot to the touch. I immediately unplugged it - my 8GB memory card seems OK, and my USB port still seems to function, so no long term damage. I'm throwing away this card reader - it's a piece of junk, and dangerous to use.

 
To bad to buy again.
By Preaching glass man from Kankakee, IL on 6/8/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Worked once did not work
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Getting Started
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Bought it use it to see if it worked it did but after that one time it worked know more.

 
False Advertising
By Samina from Detroit, MI on 5/15/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Now I see why these were on sale at [...]. Mine had no problem functioning in either my mac or WinTel machines. I used it with CF, SD and MS-Pro cards. But what really made me buy it was the package clearly states I can use mini-SD cards. No asterisks. This is simply a lie. Perhaps they assume everyone has mini-SD to SD adaptors and uses them??? I took the chance on an older card and tried it in each slot in whatever position I could get it to go. Still nothing. I'm still gonna keep it as it's smaller than the reader I already had. Same function as that "20-in-1" reader. LIES LIES LIES.

 
Junk from the get-go
By rocket scientistVerified Reviewer from lower Arizona on 4/12/2009
Cons:
Not Functional
Best Uses:
Paperweight
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Purchased this product on the run while on a business trip - never worked on laptop PC. Still doesn't work on desktop PC at home or desktop PC at work. Wouldn't recommend this to anyone I know

 
BAD
By anti-P OS-tech from Texas on 1/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
All-Around
Describe Yourself:
Multimedia Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Thing heats up, @ the light and then stops working
This is the second one I have used and same results for both
Have to attach and re-attach the USB cables over an over, to get it to recognizes the device MAJOR HEAT PROBLEM on both units don’t buy it unless you pay $1.00 and throw it in the garbage after a week P OS

 
My window will not talk to CR-71 driver
By Disappointed consumerVerified Reviewer from Washington, DC on 12/28/2008
Cons:
Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I got it from airport store because I forgot to bring my cf reader. I was not able to get my laptop to talk to CR 72 reader. Device Manager keep on saying unknown device. I could not find any tech support on this device.

Bottom line - Do not buy from Digital Concept

 
Waste of Money
By Nikki from Buffalo,NY on 12/23/2008
Cons:
Incompatible
Describe Yourself:
Multimedia Professional, Tech Professional

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Worked once, after that the computer couldnt recoginze the device, find something better!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
You may be lucky
By Dave WarbirdVerified Reviewer from Las Vegas on 11/14/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Highly Compatible
Cons:
Erratic Performance
Best Uses:
Cameras, Computers
Describe Yourself:
Tech Capable
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

When this product works its good. However, and its a big however, the manufacturer's quality control appears to be very problematic.
My first CR-72 worked on a PC but not a Mac and when it worked it was OK with SD cards but not with Compact Flash types. After exchange, the new CR-72 worked with both types but often switched itself off during mid-load. Loading 200 images took between seconds and two hours depending how the kit was feeling!
If your CR-72 works you will be happy with it - if it works. Mine is going back under warranty.

 
Don't waste your money on this.
By Charles The GreatVerified Reviewer from Dallas TX on 11/13/2008
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Tried it on 4 computers. None could ever figure out what it was.

 
No prob for me -- on a Mac, that is.
By Bratboy from Hudson Valley, NY on 10/21/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I dunno, I never had a prob. Plugged it in, lit up, showed up on desktop, reads media fine. All this was on a Mac, if that makes a difference (being a former PC user, I think it might). But Digital Concepts should verify their Windows drivers for its customers.

 
Terrible Product
By Bones from Cleveland, Ohio on 9/25/2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
Worked one time
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

The CR-72R worked once then it quit. The light never came on again and windows still cannot recognize the device.

 
Whats All The Fuss
By TechNerdie from ATLANTA on 9/17/2008
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Easy To Use, Fast, Highly Compatible
Cons:
NONE
Best Uses:
Cameras
Describe Yourself:
Tech Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

Worked without any problem at all. Why is everyone having problems??? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!! GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!

 
Do Not Buy
By Tim from Salinas. CA on 9/6/2008
Cons:
Flimsy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I've been trying to figure out how to use this for the past 1.5 hrs. It just doesn't work. Windows Explorer will freeze before this thing starts to work. No support on there site either. Don't make the mistake I did.

 
Do NOT buy this!!!
By Pixie the Camera Nut from Tulsa, OK on 7/15/2008
Best Uses:
Cameras
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

this item is terrible!!! used it once and it never worked again!!! there's good money down the drain.....i would NEVER recommend this to anyone!!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
DO NOT BUY!!
By Spencer from Dallas, TX on 6/13/2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
Doesn't Work
Best Uses:
Cameras, Computers
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I did not buy this product on this website, I just came here to find out the reviews on it. I bought this product at office max and it was a total waste of money. I tried it with an SD card on a Dell and a Mac. Both didn't work. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! FIND SOMETHING ELSE!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Didn't Work
By Bubba from Pueblo West, Colorado on 11/25/2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
Failed
Best Uses:
Computers
Describe Yourself:
Average
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Digital Concepts Digital Concepts CR-72 50-in-1 Pocket Memory Card Reader / Writer, Dowmloads Digital Camera Photos to Your PC:

I plugged in the CR72 device and the light came on. It then went off. The computer could not find the SD memory device. I tried a different USB port and nothing. I tried several times and the light would come on intermittently. Finally I could not get the power light to come on at all.

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