Usb Cf Reader?

is300soonis300soon Registered Users Posts: 84 Big grins
edited May 19, 2005 in Accessories
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

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    is300soon wrote:
    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...
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  • MAKManMAKMan Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited May 18, 2005
    USB Readers
    andy wrote:
    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!
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    is300soon wrote:
    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
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  • CalfeeRiderCalfeeRider Registered Users Posts: 258 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    is300soon wrote:
    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
    David, 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! ne_nau.gif
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Bigger files will transfer more slowly, of course. And different flash cards output images (read) at different rates.
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