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SanDisk SDDRX3-CF-A31 Extreme USB 2.0 Reader (Black) | 
| Brand: SanDisk
Category: CE
List Price: $35.68
Buy New: $17.75
You Save: $17.93 (50%)
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Rating:  14 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: SDDRX3-CF-A31
Model: SDDRX3-CF-A31
UPC: 619659045715
EAN: 0619659045715
ASIN: B0018OF88G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | READER, EXTREME III, USB 2.0, CF, |
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Product Description
The SanDisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader is the perfect accessory for SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards. When coupled with a SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash card, it helps you transfer large files faster through your computer's USB port, at a speed of 30MB/s. It also features the reliability and professional-level services that have become synonymous with the SanDisk Extreme product family.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 It's Fast January 5, 2009
AnotherHiggins
I bought the Sandisk Extreme SDDRX3-3IN1-901, a cousin of this reader with SD capabilities, about 7 months ago. On the same day it arrived, I filled a 4GB CF card at my parents' anniversary party.
To test the speed, I transferred the files a total of four times:
- Camera to desktop via camera's USB 2.0 cable
- Camera to laptop via camera's USB 2.0 cable
- CF in this cardreader to desktop
- CF in this cardreader to laptop
The camera used is a Canon EOS 40D. Memory card is a 4GB Sandisk Extreme III CompactFlash (30MB/s). In each of the four tests, I transfered the files using Canon's ZoomBrowser EX transfer tool (included with the 40D).
Results:
Average transfer time via the 40D's USB 2.0 cable was 8:48.
Average transfer time via the cardreader was 4:36.
That's nearly twice as fast as the camera's USB 2.0 interface. That could quickly add up if you shoot a lot.
Other than that, I'm pleased with the appearance, size and feel of the reader. The cord detaches so it will fit in my camera bag easily, or it looks good just sitting on my desk. There's a small blue LED that indicates when a card is inserted.
The reader has spent the vast majority of it's time loose in the top compartment of my camera bag along with some filter cases, remote shutter release, and other various extras. I'm surprised to see that it isn't really scratched up. It still works great.
Effiently Fast December 1, 2008
Jim Darnall (Topeka, Kansas)
This product sure beats uploading my images using my card reader that is built in to my computer. IT cuts the time in half. I use mainly extreme III cards by sandisk and it is a perfect match. I highly recommend.
**** An Awesome Reader **** November 30, 2008
Warren A. Patrick (Yorktown, Va.)
A must have for anyone who shoots a lot of sports or just shoot a lot at once. Example: I do "Sports-Action Photography". Last week I downloaded 412 photos in 54 seconds,using a SanDisk Extreme III CF 30 MB/s 4GB. The reader is "The Best" I've ever had out of many. When not in use I put a blank CF in it to keep the dust out as it sits on my desk.
Usable and reliable, good value. November 29, 2008
Andrew D. Flowers (Nashvega$, TN)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought to replace my antiquated SanDisk CF reader that would not work at all with the newer UDMA cards.
Pros?
- Inexpensive
- Well built
- Includes cable
- Includes software (have yet to use though)
- Nice rubber pad/foot on the bottom
Cons?
- Potentially finicky operation on a Mac (~43 minutes to copy 2.49 gigs of images to a MacBook Pro) with an Extreme IV 4G card. Subsequent use of the reader proved much faster (~3 minutes to copy 2 gigs of images) regardless of CF card type used (Extreme III, Extreme IV, Ultra II, or Lexar 133).
Speed aside, the reader is durable and affordable. No regrets about buying it.
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