You can get really tiny single function CF or SM USB devices. they're pretty inexpensive. If that's your only need, get one of those for the type of flash media you have. One advantage of a multi-function device is that you only tie up one USB socket. I really like my TriMedia Reader, especially because it can read/write floppies also which allows me to get data easily out of my older computers. It writes to the CF and SM also. Another idea is the ZIP Photo which has CF and SM reader (writer too?) as well as ZIP and it operates independently of your computer. That would be really nice to take along on a trip with your digital camera. That one is advertised at $149 now. I think it comes with a 250MB ZIP media. I wish I had gotten that one instead of a straight ZIP for my iMac, but they were too expensive when they first came out. Donna Pointer-- iMac, ergo iAm > > Well, I was so excited about having lined up a CF card, CF/SM card reader, > and PCMCIA adapter, all for about $30! The adapter arrived yesterday, and > the media card is on its way, and then today I get email from the eBay > seller about the CF/SM card reader that it isn't available. (Which I thought > was "illegal" to do on eBay--to offer something you don't actually have to > auction???) Anyway, now I have to purchase a reader via another route. > > So, while I am researching, I thought I would ask if anyone has any strong > opinions, advice, or experiences about USB readers. Any brand preferences? > Should I go cheap and just get a CF/SM combo reader, or go much more > expensive and get the VST Tri-Media Reader, or something in between?
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