Product Description

IOGear GFR281 56-in-1 Card Reader/Writer ,IOGEAR newest Universal Memory Bank, 56-in-1 Memory Card Reader/Writer, is an ideal solution for hi-speed, bi-directional image and data file transfer between your computer and multimedia devices. Images and data can be downloaded directly from your memory cards without using additional adapters*. It works with all major memory card formats and supports high capacity: CompactFlash/Micro Drive, SD/SDHC/Mini SD/MMC, Olympus DC Card, T-Flash/Micro SD/ Micro SDHC, Memory Stick/MS Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2). With direct USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer (up to 480Mbps) from memory cards used in your digital cameras, cell phone, or MP3 devices, you can save time and conserve power on devices. No matter where you go, IOGEAR Universal Memory Bank helps you to easily bring your digital images and data with you.

Product Details

• Brand: Iogear
• Model: GFR281
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .35 pounds

Features

• Supports CompactFlash Type I, II SD/SDHC/Mini SD/MMC
• Olympus and Fuji Film flash memory Micro SD/Micro SDHC/T-Flash Memory Stick/MS Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2)
• USB 2.0 transfer speeds up to 480Mbps
• No power adapter needed
• Remarkable high-speed digital image and data transfer to computer

Customer Reviews

IOGear 56-in-1 vs Kingston Media Reader
Needed two readers for two PC's. Could not decide on the IOGear 56-in-1 or the Kingston Media Reader. Both about the same price and with mostly good reviews. So, I bought both.

Both do the job, but the IOGear is better.

Why: IOGear is a simple design with easy access ports and a mini-USB port (cable supplied). Kingston has a silly sliding insert design that serves no benefit and a VERY short, near useless, full-size USB cable built in (comes with extension). IOGear comes with very useful little download application that labels each port as to card type in Explorer. No such application with the Kingston. Both are essentially the same size. In principle, the IOGear handles more card types, but that may just be a type-counting difference.

Both work well, but the IOGEAR is a more polished design at same price.

SDHC & CF cards reader
I bought this to read and write to larger SDHC cards and it work as needed.
It worked on a 4gb and 8gb micro SDHC cards. It worked with an SD adapter AND it also worked with the microSDHC side slot on both of them.
I also bought the Kingston 133x CF card in 4gb and 16gb. It worked fine for the 4gb , BUT did not recognize the 16gb card. The 16gb card worked fine when used with a cardbus to CF adapter.
I like the fact that the cable is not attached and it uses a standard miniUSB cable (included). It feels well built. I have been using it for over a week now.

Great for Family Vacations to Collect Photos from Everyone
It's simple. It doesn't load or require a driver on any system I plug it into. It's a perfect, tiny device that reads every card I throw at it.

Bonuses are that the cable separates from the reader (prevents breakage and makes it easier for trips). It's small and flat (smaller than a deck of cards), works on every computer - and its faster for transferring photos than any camera connected directly to a computer.

There are 56 different cards supported with the 5 holes to insert memory cards. Many are supported by inserting the memory card upside down - which may have been a problem for one reviewer. Be sure to read the instructions or wince at the tiny markings by each hole. And be sure your card isn't meant to be inserted upside down (like an SD card) before giving up.