Usb Cf Reader?

[is300soon]

Is there anything I should look for in a usb reader? I have one now but it seems sow slow with my bigger mp images compared to my nikon images.

PLease let me know what i should be looking for as I cannot stand slow!

David

[Andy]

Is there anything I should look for in a usb reader? I have one now but it seems sow slow with my bigger mp images compared to my nikon images.

PLease let me know what i should be looking for as I cannot stand slow!

David

usb 2.0? that's abt it, they're fairly straightforward. i got mine from crucial.com and another one from a store in nyc...

[MAKMan]

usb 2.0? that's abt it, they're fairly straightforward. i got mine from crucial.com and another one from a store in nyc...I know technically it shouldn't be possible but the last PC I put together I used an InWin internal reader setup. It appears to give me better throughput than running an external reader through a USB 2.0 port.

I've seen that type now including the floppy drive and it all fits in a regular 3.5" enclosure.

Crucial is a good place to go and I've had success with Newegg.com. If you have a nearby OfficeMax or Staples you might be able to pick something up free after rebate. I got an external CF USB Reader free that way.

Good luck!

[ian408]

Is there anything I should look for in a usb reader? I have one now but it seems sow slow with my bigger mp images compared to my nikon images.

PLease let me know what i should be looking for as I cannot stand slow!

David
If you've got an older PC, the USB is probably the old slow style. If you
have room in the chassis, go grab a USB 2.0 PCI card--less than $20
at Fry's. If you've got USB 2.0, then all you'll need is the reader. SIIG is
a reasonable brand for both parts.

Ian

[CalfeeRider]

Is there anything I should look for in a usb reader? I have one now but it seems sow slow with my bigger mp images compared to my nikon images.

PLease let me know what i should be looking for as I cannot stand slow!

DavidDavid, also look to make sure the card reader is listed as Hi-Speed USB 2.0 which has a theoretical max throughput of 480Mbs. Conversely, "Full" speed is only rated at 12Mbs - go figure! :dunno

[wxwax]

Bigger files will transfer more slowly, of course. And different flash cards output images (read) at different rates.