[DigiCam] Re: FireWire card readers too?

[Shirley Kehr]

I've really only heard of one FireWire card reader. It sounded good, but
was much more expensive than any other card reader. Unless you are
copying a huge amount of large files, the USB readers are quite acceptable.

I had the Microtech reader that takes both compact flash and smart
media. It too felt solid and had a button to push out the compact flash
card, but it was really flakey about appearing on the desktop. It could
not be plugged into your keyboard and rarely worked in a USB hub (and I
bought one of the best hubs out there trying to get it to work with that
card reader). 

In the end, I gave away the reader and the camera that used smart media
and got a really cheap Memorex. No more problems getting the card to
show up on the desktop. It works in OS 9 and X, works connected to the
keyboard or a hub and it didn't need any drivers (unlike the Microtech). 

My 2 cents

Shirley


George Reis wrote:
> 
> Nathan Lim wrote on 12/1/02 10:13 AM:
> 
> > I second the request for USB card reader recommendations, but I am also
> > interested in what people have to say about FireWire card readers. So let's
> > here it!  :-)
> 
> I had trouble with my Lexar JumpStart with OSX, so purchased a SmartCard
> Universal Reader - works fine in OSX, and is a sturdy device. I am very
> impressed with the durability also - many card readers have a cheap look and
> feel, this one is very solid with a secure feel when mounting the card.
> 
> George Reis
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