Verbatim today released its new USB 3.0/USB 2.0 Universal Card Readers and Pocket Card Reader. The USB 3.0 Universal Card Reader provides transfer speeds of up to 5GB/second and has a silver finish, while the USB 2.0 Universal Card Reader offers transfer speeds of up to 480MB/second and comes in a classic piano black finish. Both models are compatible with CompactFlash Type I & Type II, Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), miniSD, microSD, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), MultiMedia Card (MMC) and xD-Picture Card (xD). The USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Universal Card Readers are priced at $14.99 and $24.99, respectively.
As its name suggests, the Pocket Card Reader is a pocket-sized multi-functional card reader, which is ideal for professionals who are always on-the-go. This input device supports a wide variety of formats including Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), miniSD, microSD, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2) and MultiMedia Card (MMC). If you are interested, you can purchase the Pocket Card Reader for only $9.99 a pop. [Press Release]
Green House has showed off their newest all-in-one USB 3.0 media card reader, the GH-CRXC49U3. This all-in-one media card reader comes with a USB 3.0 connection interface and provides four memory card slots for Compact Flash, SD card (SDXC), Memory Stick / Duo (PRO) and microSD. Available in both white and blue color options, the GH-CRXC49U3 will start shipping from mid-December for around 2,480 Yen (about $32). [Green House]
Lindy Electronics has announced the availability of the USB 3.0 multi-card reader that provides a maximum data transfer rate of up to 5Gbps. The device comes with 5 memory card slots for Compact Flash, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD/Mini-SD, microSD/TransFlash and xD cards. This card reader supports the latest memory card variants such as SDHC, SDXC and CF UDMA. What’s more, it is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 interfaces. Measuring 74mm x 60mm x 18mm, the Lindy USB 3.0 multi-card reader is priced at €29,99($40) including tax. [Lindy]
Transcend today introduced its new USB 3.0 multi card reader, the RDF8. The new reader utilizes a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and supports the latest ultra high speed card formats, including SDHC UHS-1, SDXC UHS-1, UDMA6/UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards. The RDF8 USB 3.0 multi card reader is backed by Transcend’s two-year limited warranty, and is now available for a suggested retail price of $24. [PCLaunches]
Kingston Digital is ready to release the Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader. The device supports multiple card formats including the newer high-capacity SDXC. With its quick and easy plug-and-play design, the Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader delivers up to 5.0Gb/s data transfer speed, making it ideal for those who need a fast and reliable data transfer device. What’s more, the Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader comes with a three-foot USB 3.0 cable. [AVING]
Online store Audiocubes has started selling the Elecom MR-A300 53+1 multicard reader. The device is compatible with most of memory cards in the market including MicroDrive CompactFlash, xD SmartMedia, MiniSD, Memory Stick Duo, MicroSD, M2 memory card, and the new SDXC card. Measuring 83mm x 58.5mm x 15mm and weighing 50 grams, the Elecom MR-A300 is powered by USB 2.0 connection with a fast download speed of 31.8 MB/S and upload speed of 25.9 MB/S. The unit also allows simultaneous reading of all cards plugged into the card reader. Available in black, white, pink, or blue, the Elecom MR-A300 53+1 multicard reader retails for $39.99 a pop. Read more
Check out this newly released USB 3.0 memory card reader from Hama, the “All in One” USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Multi Card Reader. Featuring a USB 3.0 connection interface, this ‘All in One” card reader has the ability to read all standard memory card types in any capacity including xD-Picture cards, UDMA 7 compliant Compact Flash memory cards, UHS-I SDHC and SDXC media and XC series Memory Sticks. You don’t even need an adapter for microSD or M2 cards. The Hama “All in One” USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Multi Card Reader can be yours for just 19.99 Euro (about $28). [Hama]
The Century CRM-U3 USB 3.0 card reader is now available in the Japanese market. The device offers a reading speed up to 82Mb/s and supports CompactFlash (up to 64GB), MicroDrive, SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. Measuring 83mm x 18mm x 80mm and weighing 70 grams, the Century CRM-U3 USB 3.0 card reader is priced at 3,000 Yen or around $37.88. [Akihabara]
USRobotics has rolled out the USR8420 all-in-one USB 3.0 card reader/writer. The device provides a total of five slots including one SD card, one SD/MMC/Memory Stick, one Compact Flash, one Memory Stick, and one for SmartMedia. The USR8420 supports all new card formats including SDHC with UHS, CF with UDMA, SDXC, and MSXC cards — including the separate SD slots making it convenient for families with more than one camera or professionals with multiple cards. The plug-and-play device is also hot swappable, while its USB cable can be removed for easy storage or portability. The USRobotics USR8420 all-in-one USB 3.0 card reader/writer is currently available for $39.99 a pop. [PhotographyBLOG]
The USB Encryption Card Reader from Brando allows you to separate your portable storage into Public and Private sections. Whenever you place sensitive data into the protected area, it will require you to input a password. The data will be encrypted and it can only be retrieved with this card reader and a correct password. The card reader is compatible with SD, SDHC, and MMC memory cards. If you are interested, you can buy the Brando USB Encryption Card Reader for $23. [Product Page]
