Features:

  • Ultra-portable - small size makes it an easy and convenient travel accessory
  • Versatile - supports memory cards and the latest speed standards including SD/SDHC UHS I-II, SDXC UHS I-II, microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I, UDMA 0-7 Compact Flash CF Type I & II and MSXC cards
  • Fast – Certified SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance for efficient and effortless high-resolution image, video recording, and other file data transfer, USB 3.0 cable included
  • Stylish – Sleek brushed nickel case, with an easy to read built-in LED indicator
  • Compliant - with USB 3.0 specifications, backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Fast transfer

This card reader is pretty fast and cuts transfer speeds compared to a USB 2.0 reader that I was using. One annoying thing, at least to me anyway, is the logo that blinks when not in use. The manufacturer states that it will stay off until a card is put in, then it will light up as it is transferring files. The later half is correct but on my system the first half is not true. This is a minor annoyance and can be resolved by just unplugging it when not in use. Overall this an inexpensive unit that gets the job done.

A simple item that really make the difference

I finally bought an updated card reader because my old one broke, and what a difference. I used to write an image for my raspberry pi in 10-15 minutes with the old one; but with this reader it takes few minutes. It seems to be full USB 3.0; since it read pretty fast from various card formats, and write fast too. I have plenty of different card formats laying around, so this item is really useful for me. The only downside is that KINGSTON on top, which act as access light. It is huge as you can see, and bright red, so at night when it flash, it bleed a lot of ligth. Solved the issue by placing some tape on top of it, leaving just a tiny part of one letter, to see the activity in read or write. Other than that, great item

Faster than my systems built in card readers

The Kingston high speed media reader is exactly that, high speed. With its USB 3 connection it can transfer files from your memory cards at far higher speeds than most computers built in media readers. I have a couple of Dell computers which have the 19-in-1 media readers built into them and use them for SD and CF cards but always found them fairly slow when transferring files. The Kingston reader is much faster which seems to be a bit of an anomaly. I would have thought a computers built in reader would have transferred files faster as it is fairly much attached directly to the motherboard. Setup is super simple. Just plug the media reader into a spare USB 3 port on your computer (it is USB 2 backwards compatible but speeds obviously will reduce greatly), wait for Windows to recognize and off you go. When it is plugged in, the top of the reader will illuminate red which is a nice touch. The supplied USB 3 cable is around 3 feet in length and so should give you plenty enough leeway to place the reader where you wish. This new model supports the latest UHS-II SD cards of which I have a few for my Canon cameras. Although the camera itself doesn't support UHS-II, only UHS-I, the reader does and transfer of pictures from the card onto my system is a lot faster. The reader itself is just larger than a credit card in area and around a centimeter deep so is also perfect for travelling with and plugging into your laptop. I have had no trouble with the reader accepting varying speed cards (remember to unmount a card via the system tray after you have finished transferring files and don't simply pull the card out). An excellent product for the price and my only wish is that it would also support CFAST 2.0 and XQD cards as well but for reading SD, micro-SD and CF cards it works great and comes in a good price. Recommended.

Snug fit, seems like pins wont bend for CF reader

I needed it for my Canon EOS 20D camera CF card. This will be my fourth card reader for the last 2 years as the pins for the readers always bend down to a point where I can’t fix it. Upon first use, the grooves to line up the card seem spot on and pretty snug, there was no wiggle room to bend the pins. I’ve since used it a few more times for the CF cards and feel the fit is good and I think I’ll have this reader for a good while. I suppose I should upgrade to a wifi Canon EOS camera, but my 20D is a workhorse that’s not easy to give up, so CF cards and CF card readers will be in my immediate future.

Quick Read and Transfer Speeds for Photographers!

I owned the first generation kingston USB 2.0 reader and that worked just great and still works today. However, since I started doing more photography work and needed faster transfers, I had to purchase a USB 3.0 reader and this had Great reviews on Amazon so I thought I’d go ahead and get it. This new USB 3.0 card reader has a simple and minimalistic design. If your cable ever breaks or stop working, you can just get a new cable, with no issues. This card reader is also smaller in design so you can take it anywhere you need to go, whether it’s a coffee shop or some other location you have to work at. I’ve already been using this reader for 6 months already and I can tell you that it works great & I get really quick image and video transfers using the card reader. So I definitely recommend getting one if you’re looking for a new card reader!

Great if you need to transfer lots of data fast.

I wanted to find a card reader that was USB 3.0 and faster than my old USB 2.0 Sandisk MicroMate. It was just taking too long to transfer thousands of photos taken from my Canon 70D. The internal card reader in my notebook was about as fast as USB 2.0 SDHC adapters, if not slower. It can keep up with the advertised speed of my UHS-1 Sandisk SDHC Pixtor card 80MB/s. I can not wait to try this reader on a UHS-3 Sandisk Extreme Pro 280MB/s card. This reader can read multiple cards at the same time. I was able to use an SDHC card, a Micro SD and a Memory Stick PRO DUO simultaneously(sorry no compact flash to test). It does do something kind of interesting where it will kind of reserve/mount drive letters for the adapter in my computer. The ones that are grayed out are missing from the card reader. There is a red led light on top that glows continuously when a card is inserted. The led will blink when data is being accessed. I leave my computer on in my bedroom all night and the light does not bother me. There is a black version of this card reader with the same model number but I wanted the white one. My computer desk is kind of dark and everything around is black plastic it is very easy to see where your inserting your cards with the white plastic. I fastened this card reader down on the base of my computer monitor two strips of 3M Fastener TB3571/TB3572 (hook and loop, essentially the same as Velcro). I would recommend doing this other wise you fumble around with two hands trying to insert and remove cards. I left the rough hook side attached to the computer monitor in case I needed to take the card reader with me. It just keeps it smoother and from getting snagged on things in a computer/camera bag. I will try to update this later after I have tested the read/write speeds of a few cards. Also I will have to find an alternative to Crystal Disk Mark. There is a lot of variables that can effect speeds but for now I am writing to a Corsair Neutron GTX SSD that should keep up just fine.

A real time saver

As a freelance audio and video contributor at my local Public Access TV station, I had to find a better way to prepare for final edits of footage I shot. Our Cannon HD cams use CF cards, and even though the final product is done in FCP 10, (I don't allow that Mac stuff in my office) I can grab the raw footage from the cards and do first, second cut project edits in Pinnacle, then finish at the station. So yeah, this reader rocks and helps me work so much longer each night than my brain would prefer.

I liked the fact that it had a stand and allowed ...

I've had a Sandisk card reader for ages. I liked the fact that it had a stand and allowed each slot to act independently. It never really handled SD cards well though. I mainly use CF, so it wasn't as much of an issue, but I decided to see what else was out there. The newer Sandisk ones weren't getting great reviews, and the no-name brands were terrible. One I picked up ended up with bent CF pins the first time I used it. It also only allowed one card at a time. I saw this Kingston one, and while that's not a name I typically associate with reliable memory cards, it is at least one I have heard of from time to time. Upon using it, I found that each slot acts as it's own drive like the Sandisk, and the responsiveness of the USB3 interface is very refreshing. I'm pretty sure my older CF cards are the true bottleneck at this point, but batch renaming files in Adobe Bridge is so much better. The construction is also very sturdy, and the glowing logo when a card is active is a nice touch.

Lightning FAST As Advertised

Check out the screen shots to see for yourself, this thing is FAST, especially when paired with a fast memory card, and USB 3.0/3.1. I am using SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB SDXC 95 MB/s, and my PC is USB 3.1. My average transfer rate to PC is 94 MB/s. Considering my memory card is rated to 95 MB/s, I am losing virtually no speed from the card reader. What more can you say? Well it's small, looks good, and works as advertised. I have been using Kingston in my PCs forever, and only use SanDisk or Kingston memory cards, and have never had any issues.

Works Great For This Linux User

Works with Linux, as tested on Fedora 21. Some (surprisingly expensive) cameras ship with terrible drivers that assume Windows. Evidence is building that connecting these cameras directly to a Linux system might actually damage the camera. I haven't experienced that, but I have seen some weird things with a Canon SX50 HS that I won't go into here. For the cautious, the solution is a card reader, where file system drivers are far more stable. Pros: - USB 3, and faster transfers than a direct connection to the SX50 HS camera - More flexible, in that it's easier to shuffle cards into a reader than shuffle cards into a camera. This might not matter to you, depending on your card storage capacity, and how much you need to transfer. - Light and compact. It weighs a couple of ounces. It's about 5/8"H x 3 1/2"W x 1 7/8"D. Possible Cons: - Plastic shell. Light, yes., Rugged, no. That said, it does not feel flimsy in the hand. - USB Type A to USB Micro-B USB 3.0 cable. You might already be travelling with one for an external hard drive, but you should know. The included cable is about 3 1/2 feet long. You need it for USB 3 speeds, but if you were hoping for Type A to Type A, you will be dissapointed. Unkowns: - Have only owned it for a few weeks. No clue about longevity.

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