Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Media Reader - FCR-HS219/1 - An essential for your digital media
Kingston USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 19-in-1 Media Reader

I have been very satisfied with the functionality and portability of this device. I have used this for my MicroSD card (from my cell phone), and my SD card (digital camera). The only reason I don't give this device a full set of fives is because it feels a little flimsy. (On the plus side, it's very light.) When you insert the cards, they insert only part way. As a result, the device was built so you could slide the center section inward. It locks in and out, and you release the lock with the push of a button. I'd recommend this to others.
 
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Simply works perfectly and is compact.
 
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can't complain for the $12 i spent, it does what it's supposed to.
 
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I got this card reader for my new SDHC card since my PC's built-in card reader is not able to read the new format. It works well with the Kingston's 8GB microSD card. Will try other formats soon as needed
 
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Reads (and writes to) everything, including my 32GB SDHC card. It's plug-n-play so no drivers needed, therefore works on every system with any operating system, including the PS3. It has a very short USB cable that hides right inside the reader which makes it very easy for travel. Also A small USB extension cable is included if you need it. The reader itself has a sliding case which makes it a little bigger, but it also protects any card that you may have inserted into the reader at the time. It had a big red LED indicator on front. Transfer speed is only limited by the card you insert into it.
 
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I got this because 3 of my 4 computers would not read my 8GB memory cards even with a USB adapter. The cards read easy and fast on this plug-n-play device. No software to install and transfer to and from the card is faster than trying to get them to read from the camera or MP3 player.
 
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I have been using this for a year now & it still works flawlessly—on my Macs & PCs.
 
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This card reader was inexpensive and easy to use. Plug into the USB slot & it's ready to use. I just backed up all my photos to memory cards because my computer is on the fritz - now I don't have to worry about losing any files.
 
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Great price. Works right out of package. I bought this to import pictures from my Compact Flash card. Works 10 times faster than reading from camera. Would surely recommend this to others.
 
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This device is working well, takes 2gb sd cards that my old belkin card reader wasn't able to do. Slots sometimes take time to figure out the right way to put card in them.
 
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We received the device withing 3 days of ordering it. My husband needed to make a backup for a disc and when it came, he plugged it in and the backup was done!
 
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The media reader solved several problems I was encountering when attempting to read memory chips. I could read and enable writing when others could not. Can't beat that.
 
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Works great. No drivers to install for WinXP... just plug it in and go. Also, something it doesn't mention in the description: The reader has a protective "hood" that can be slid outward around the card slots, to protect any cards you have plugged in from being knocked around or damaged. All in all, definitely a worthwhile purchase.
 
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I purchased this for my SDHC memory card because I had problems with my other card reader recognizing it. I was delighted to find no problems at all with this product reading SDHC. The only other slot I have tried is the Compact Flash and that works great too. It was a very good value with free shipping from Buy.com and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a mult-card reader.
 
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It works well. My wife didn't like it much because of its bulkiness. It doesn't look attractive either. Other than that I don't have any problem. It works well, supports lot of different cards. I chose it because it had micro SD built in and because it's "Kingston". It seems having higher speed (both read/write) than some other readers I've had in the past (no scientific measurement, just feeling when copying/downloading images from my camera memory cards)
 
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great price. very easy to use. works right out of package, plug into pc and go. I bought this to read my SDHC card and micro SD card, since my old Card Reader could only read SD cards. I recommend this to others.
 
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The reason I got this were because: 1) my old reader doesn't read SDHC & this one does; 2) this was under $15 when I bought it; 3) I have only had positive experiences with Kingston products dated back to more than 10 years ago.
 
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This reader blows away all the other readers I have. It recognizes media that is inserted within a second usually whereas other readers sometimes wait a few seconds to realize new media was put in. The transfer speed is as fast as the media can handle. This also works great with the Photofast CR-5400 microSD to Memory Stick Pro Duo adapter and doesn't corrupt files like many other readers will do. The only drawback is that Smart Media (which is more or less obsolete now) and xD cards (mostly used by Olympus cameras) won't work in it. So if you need a micro/mini/SD(HC), CF/MD, micro/MMC, MS/PD, and/or M2 reader this is THE reader to get.
 
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i went shopping around for a reader that would read my 4gb sd an my 4gb transflash. for some reason my laptop would read either. so went shopping around locally i could find one with a transflash reader. i could only find the small usb adapter which i didnt want. so i looked around online an found this one. work great with my sd an transflash. i highly recommend this reader.
 
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It works great and no issues. Transfer times are excellent.
 
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I needed a new media card reader that read SDHC cards. This product not only reads SDHC media cards quickly but also read all of the many other media card products that I own. I would definitely recommend to anyone considering a multicard reader.
 
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this product is awesome. great price. very easy to use. out of package, plug into pc, go! Makes viewing pictures or transferring files a breeze. Fits nicely under monitor on my desk and also small enough to take on the road. love kingston!
 
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Works well. Have only tried SD and microSD cards so far. MicroSD is a bit difficult to remove. Careful, don't put it in upside down. Automounts in Debian (Sid) Linux when card is inserted. Could use a USB socket. Guess I'll buy a hub.
 
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This is a pretty easy to use product just plug and go.
 
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Solved my problem with Micro SDHD chips not being read in the SD slots (with adaptor) of both my laptop and desktop. Just plugged it in and it worked - that simple.
 
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Great price, small size, fits most media, works well with Win XP
 
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I have 3 different digital cameras with all 3 different memory sticks and this little guy is the best thing I've ever invested in. Compact, light and has all the possible memory card slots imaginable. Definitely recommend and give it 5 stars.
 
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Works just like it says. Easy to use. Cord makes it nice to plug in with other cords in the way.
 
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My use of the Kingston Card reader has been effortless. It works as promised with no problems. At this price (less than 1/2 retail) how can you go wrong.
 
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I recently purchased a camera and with it a SDHC 8gb card. I have two other readers and they would not read it. I bought this. Great price and just an overall fantastic reader. Works flawlessly.
 
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I'm very happy with this product.
 
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it is really good
 
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great buy
 
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I bought this for reading my Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo Card.Works really well.Nice sliding Hard Cover design. Had no setup issues.The USB extension cord provided is very useful. Worth the money.
 
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this device allows me the flexibility to use anyone of my computers to copy memory.
 
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the Kingston card reader works out really well with downloading digital pics using both memory stick duo and compact flash cards. product is of good quality and light, making it great for travel. thank you Buy.Com!
 
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excellent reader. Works great for my Can Digital SLR. My laptop doesn't have CF card reader. This product is perfect for me to read CF2 card without connecting my heavy camera to the laptop. Very easy to connect without any trouble.
 
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This item works very well, I especially like the Micro SD card slot. My only complaint, if you can call it a complaint, is the fact that it has a very short USB cable/Plug.
 
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Works well. I have SD and CF cards, very convenient to download photos and video.
 
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We've used Kingston RAM memory for our computers for several years plus a Kingston Compact Flash card for our camera. They have performed well. So, when we saw this Kingston 19-in-1 card reader at a low price with free shipping we ordered one. Delivery took about 4 or 5 business days and it arrived in perfect condition with no problems. It works as advertised, and I noticed that photos now download faster than before due, no doubt, to the USB 2.0 speed of this card reader compared to our older reader which was USB 1.1. So far we have tried the Compact Flash card and our microSD card in an SD adapter shell. They work fine. Another feature is that you can download from Kingston's website a little set of icons that are each labeled for the type of memory card you insert. So, when you click on My Computer the extra "drives" listed there won't be faceless and generic. Instead, you will see a CF icon, an SD icon and so on. The icons change color when you insert a card into the slot. Handy little feature.
 
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It works great with my microSD. I don't have time to check for others. Speed of coping is also good. Its good deal to buy this one!!!
 
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Simple and effective. Headline says it all.
 
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I got this specifically to read CF cards and micro SD. I otherwise need to use adaptors to get my microSD into SD slots. This unit's microSD reader does not function. Frustrating. Tried with two new separate Kingston 2gb microSD too. Figured the same manufacturer's cards would pose the fewest problems. Other slots appear to work OK but that's not why I bought it. Can't return to amazon because of course it's open and the packaging is gone. Is it really worth it to return a $15 item anyway? So...another electronic paperweight. Maybe only mine and a few more are defective...but that means quality control isn't that great. Interesting design with the retracting sleeve but it ain't workin' for me. Ho-hum...
 
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I only used SD and microSD cards, it's pretty good.
 
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My Media Reader (Kingston) has surpassed my expectations...the price was so reasonable too!!!
 
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Very compact and works without any problems. I was using the card reader on my HP Printer, but this unit is much faster for downloading pictures from my cameras SD card.
 
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Will not read all brands of cards such as a Ridata 233X 4 gb CF card but did work with other brands of 4 gb cf cards. This made it useless to me so it went into the trash. I can't recommend a reader that can't read all popular brands of flash cards. Through my money away buying this. Done with Kingston products.
 
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This product is good and easy to use.
 
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I have an older model Sony digital camera, which is still working well. I also have a Sony laptop with a slot for the original memory stick, but am getting ready to buy a new computer. The older memory sticks are not so readily available nowadays, so I wanted to be sure to have a card reader that I could use with any computer - hence my purchase. I was surprised that the price was so reasonable, but even more surprised to see the quality of the product when it arrived. It is simple to hook up and works well - a great deal!
 
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this is a good product I got it for my daughter who is going off to college to it's also compact.
 
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Bought it because of other good reviews, so here is what they do not mention. It does not mount CompactFlash cards. Tried on multiple PCs & Macs. Through system I could see that USB bus can see the reader but it will not mount the inserted card. It reads SD card no problem, but not CF, so it was a waist of money for me. May be I got a faulty unit or may be it just doesn't do it, just claiming it can. First thought it is my card, reformatted it - same result. So, had to spend some more money and buy SanDisk ImageMate, this one reads it all, including my 8Gb CF.
 
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