Re: New SD camera card reader
Hello again, Stewie- Well, I got one of those SD card readers. I works fine in OS 9 X. Took a month to get it though. From Hong Kong. Good deal, cheap. -Michael On Nov 26, 2:10 am, Stewie de Young stewies...@hotmail.com wrote: If the SD card is the only card you use then all you need is one of thesehttp://cgi.ebay.com/SDHC-SD-USB-2-0-Memory-Card-Reader-for-2GB-4GB-8G... I paid $2 for mine + post then bought another for my Powerbook. Small, simple, fast ( well as fast as USB2.0 will allow anyway ). Stewie Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:41:33 -0800 Subject: New SD camera card reader From: michaelgm717...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com My Dazzle card reader seems to have gone the way of all card readers. It won't mount or do anything though it shows up in system profile and not disk utility with my card inserted. These things seem to be about the cheapest cheepo-built peripheral I've ever shopped for. Can I get some recommendations for shopping for a new one? Oh, I'll use it for Mac OS 9 and X too! Thank you! -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is athttp://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtmland our netiquette guide is athttp://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list _ Looking to move this spring? With all the lastest places, searching has never been easier. Look now!http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
RE: New SD camera card reader
Well I have a USB2.0 hub on my desk and when I want to download photos from my camera I just take the SD card out , insert it into one end of this little reader and then plug the USB end of the reader into any spare slot of the hub. My hub has vertical slots so the width is not a problem. Like I said before - fast, easy and cheap. Stewie Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:36:51 -0800 Subject: Re: New SD camera card reader From: michaelgm717...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com On Nov 26, 2:10 am, Stewie de Young stewies...@hotmail.com wrote: If the SD card is the only card you use then all you need is one of thesehttp://cgi.ebay.com/SDHC-SD-USB-2-0-Memory-Card-Reader-for-2GB-4GB-8G... I paid $2 for mine + post then bought another for my Powerbook. Small, simple, fast ( well as fast as USB2.0 will allow anyway ). Stewie Thank you both for the fast replies! Got me thinking anyway! I don't think I'd prefer that flash drive style SD reader. There's some nice multi card hubs at macsales I've been eying. It also includes a USB hub. I dunno. I'll think about it. I have these USB PCI slots I've invested in and I don't think the flash drive style would work well, it would probably take up two slots in width. Does it? Thanks! Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list _ Download new and classic emoticon packs at Emoticon World Brought to you exclusively by Windows Live http://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/emoticon.aspx? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New SD camera card reader
I also have one of these Converter Drive units of the Digital Concepts brand, which reads and writes both SD and MMC cards. It's double the width of a USB slot (when there are several in series) but it's offset to one side in order to take up only one slot's utility if it's placed at the end of a series of USB slots. It costs either $0.99 or $1.99 at MicroCenter stores (possibly also at www.microcenter.com also) and has worked fine for me for almost a year. Actually, I purchased a dozen of these tiny units, and have given them to family and friends as a useful gift. No one has mentioned any shortcomings with their use. They are USB 2.0 (fast) units. Stanton *** On Nov 26, 2009, at 1:54 AM, Kasey Smith wrote: I have a cheapo that i got from Walmart thats made by Digital Concepts. Its their 51-in1 with the SIM card reader (dunno about this functionality though, doesn't have an app for Mac.) It works nicely in X and 9. On Nov 25, 2009, at 11:41 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: These things seem to be about the cheapest cheepo-built peripheral I've ever shopped for. Can I get some recommendations for shopping for a new one? Oh, I'll use it for Mac OS 9 and X too! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New SD camera card reader
Addendum: The model number of the Digital Concepts USB interface SD card reader/writer I described below is CR-35TD-R. Printed on its top side is this: Converter Drive Digital Concepts SD/MMC Reader/Writer. All the best, stanton *** On Nov 26, 2009, at 8:10 AM, Stanton Mitrany wrote: I also have one of these Converter Drive units of the Digital Concepts brand, which reads and writes both SD and MMC cards. It's double the width of a USB slot (when there are several in series) but it's offset to one side in order to take up only one slot's utility if it's placed at the end of a series of USB slots. It costs either $0.99 or $1.99 at MicroCenter stores (possibly also at www.microcenter.com also) and has worked fine for me for almost a year. Actually, I purchased a dozen of these tiny units, and have given them to family and friends as a useful gift. No one has mentioned any shortcomings with their use. They are USB 2.0 (fast) units. Stanton *** -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
RE: New SD camera card reader
Bequette Jeff jbeque...@tconl.com Subject: Re: New SD camera card reader i bought a Promaster Digital 4 in one when I discovered the limitation of the camera (about 600 pics on the sd card) and the HP photosmart printer (about 1000 pics). I took it to my local camera shop where their reader came up with 4500+ photos on an 16gb SD card. (Daughter went on tour) Amazing how they do not talk about this when you're buying the large gigabyte cards Bequette Jeff jbeque...@tconl.com On Nov 26, 2009, at 7:10 AM, Stanton Mitrany wrote: I also have one of these Converter Drive units of the Digital Concepts brand, which reads and writes both SD and MMC cards. It's double the width of a USB slot (when there are several in series) but it's offset to one side in order to take up only one slot's utility if it's placed at the end of a series of USB slots. It costs either $0.99 or $1.99 at MicroCenter stores (possibly also at www.microcenter.com also) and has worked fine for me for almost a year. Actually, I purchased a dozen of these tiny units, and have given them to family and friends as a useful gift. No one has mentioned any shortcomings with their use. They are USB 2.0 (fast) units. Stanton *** On Nov 26, 2009, at 1:54 AM, Kasey Smith wrote: I have a cheapo that i got from Walmart thats made by Digital Concepts. Its their 51-in1 with the SIM card reader (dunno about this functionality though, doesn't have an app for Mac.) It works nicely in X and 9. On Nov 25, 2009, at 11:41 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: These things seem to be about the cheapest cheepo-built peripheral I've ever shopped for. Can I get some recommendations for shopping for a new one? Oh, I'll use it for Mac OS 9 and X too! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New SD camera card reader
On Nov 26, 6:18 am, Stewie de Young stewies...@hotmail.com wrote: Well I have a USB2.0 hub on my desk and when I want to download photos from my camera I just take the SD card out , insert it into one end of this little reader and then plug the USB end of the reader into any spare slot of the hub. My hub has vertical slots so the width is not a problem. Ok, Ok I see. ;) I also have a spare hub I can get out when I really need it. So this looks like deal! Like I said before - fast, easy and cheap. Oh yeah! The budget!! Cool! What was I thinking??? :) Thank you Stewie!!! Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:36:51 -0800 Subject: Re: New SD camera card reader From: michaelgm717...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com On Nov 26, 2:10 am, Stewie de Young stewies...@hotmail.com wrote: If the SD card is the only card you use then all you need is one of thesehttp://cgi.ebay.com/SDHC-SD-USB-2-0-Memory-Card-Reader-for-2GB-4GB-8G... I paid $2 for mine + post then bought another for my Powerbook. Small, simple, fast ( well as fast as USB2.0 will allow anyway ). Stewie Thank you both for the fast replies! Got me thinking anyway! I don't think I'd prefer that flash drive style SD reader. There's some nice multi card hubs at macsales I've been eying. It also includes a USB hub. I dunno. I'll think about it. I have these USB PCI slots I've invested in and I don't think the flash drive style would work well, it would probably take up two slots in width. Does it? Thanks! Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is athttp://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtmland our netiquette guide is athttp://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list _ Download new and classic emoticon packs at Emoticon World Brought to you exclusively by Windows Livehttp://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/emoticon.aspx? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
RE: New SD camera card reader
If the SD card is the only card you use then all you need is one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/SDHC-SD-USB-2-0-Memory-Card-Reader-for-2GB-4GB-8GB-16GB_W0QQitemZ320454208501QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Drives_Storage_Internal?hash=item4a9c8f2bf5 I paid $2 for mine + post then bought another for my Powerbook. Small, simple, fast ( well as fast as USB2.0 will allow anyway ). Stewie Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:41:33 -0800 Subject: New SD camera card reader From: michaelgm717...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com My Dazzle card reader seems to have gone the way of all card readers. It won't mount or do anything though it shows up in system profile and not disk utility with my card inserted. These things seem to be about the cheapest cheepo-built peripheral I've ever shopped for. Can I get some recommendations for shopping for a new one? Oh, I'll use it for Mac OS 9 and X too! Thank you! -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list _ Looking to move this spring? With all the lastest places, searching has never been easier. Look now! http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New SD camera card reader
I picked up the new SanDisk Image Mate All In One a few months ago after reading about it in the Shutterbug Magazine to replace my older, clunkier, San Disk reader. This one, which is about: 3/8 thick x 1 1/2 wide x 4 or 5 high and comes in two parts, the reader and a tiny three prong base, was supposed to be ergonomically designed, space efficient, and ascetically pleasing...and oh yeah, faster too on the data transfer side of things according to that and other reviews. Well, the 2 part unit spends more time separating with the reader falling down onto the floor instead of sitting on the desk...the reader, which attaches magnetically to the 3 prong base...refuses to stay attachedvery unstable and falls apart if the desk is bumped due to the very weak magnet...always thought for some reason that magnets adversely affected disks, cards, etc! Maybe why it's so weak? This is the second unit...the first went back to SanDisk to be traded out(after the store refused to take it back...some off the wall policy...never bought from them again) when the different card slot tolerances were so far off that NO CF card would fit the slot, nor would an SDHC! This one feels like the cheap plastic casing is about to separate every time I push in or pull out a card! It is fast though in comparison to my old one, which still works, very slowly in comparisonand is much bulkier, tooand SOLID, both in build feel and stability on the desk (if you bump it or have any contact of any sort with it, it just sits there refusing to fall apart). So, is it faster that other readers Yes. Is it sturdy No, it has a very cheap feel to it. Is it affordable About $32.00 + Tx. Is it a good buy??? Subjective. Only fully appreciated by the user who's into grinding (from the prongs going in and out of the CF Card holes and the plastic to card contact) sensations like those experienced from manually focusing a camera lens at the beach after it was dropped in the sand. Note: Not a lot of choices at Office Supply storestry a Micro Center, Frye's (at your own risk...Caveat Emptor!!) or Wayne -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: New SD camera card reader
On Nov 26, 2:10 am, Stewie de Young stewies...@hotmail.com wrote: If the SD card is the only card you use then all you need is one of thesehttp://cgi.ebay.com/SDHC-SD-USB-2-0-Memory-Card-Reader-for-2GB-4GB-8G... I paid $2 for mine + post then bought another for my Powerbook. Small, simple, fast ( well as fast as USB2.0 will allow anyway ). Stewie Thank you both for the fast replies! Got me thinking anyway! I don't think I'd prefer that flash drive style SD reader. There's some nice multi card hubs at macsales I've been eying. It also includes a USB hub. I dunno. I'll think about it. I have these USB PCI slots I've invested in and I don't think the flash drive style would work well, it would probably take up two slots in width. Does it? Thanks! Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
