Comments on: USB MicroSD Card Reader that is almost microscopic http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:52:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Pathologist http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/comment-page-1/#comment-35833 Pathologist Thu, 21 May 2009 23:59:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15602#comment-35833 Wow! what a great designer's idea! I love it! Wow! what a great designer’s idea! I love it!

]]> By: fred http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/comment-page-1/#comment-35832 fred Thu, 21 May 2009 23:36:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15602#comment-35832 I picked up something similar made by Buffalo, model number RUF2-P-BK. I said similar because it has the same form-factor (although it might be a bit smaller), but you could not remove the chip from the adapter...it was fixed at 4GB (it does come in 2GB and 8GB capacity). Fast read performance, about half the speed of my hard-drive (HD 37.5MB/s, USB 16.9MB/s). I was not able to see what kind of card it had since that would entail ripping it apart; I was able to pry it apart enough to see that it did have a microSD card inside. There is one that Buffalo carries, model number RMUM-4G/BK, that is the exact same one as the item reviewed...I think it cost about $7-8 for the reader and extra for the card itself; the model that I've purchased cost about $18-20 in Japan. I picked up something similar made by Buffalo, model number RUF2-P-BK. I said similar because it has the same form-factor (although it might be a bit smaller), but you could not remove the chip from the adapter…it was fixed at 4GB (it does come in 2GB and 8GB capacity). Fast read performance, about half the speed of my hard-drive (HD 37.5MB/s, USB 16.9MB/s). I was not able to see what kind of card it had since that would entail ripping it apart; I was able to pry it apart enough to see that it did have a microSD card inside. There is one that Buffalo carries, model number RMUM-4G/BK, that is the exact same one as the item reviewed…I think it cost about $7-8 for the reader and extra for the card itself; the model that I’ve purchased cost about $18-20 in Japan.

]]> By: Mickey O http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/comment-page-1/#comment-35814 Mickey O Thu, 21 May 2009 18:13:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15602#comment-35814 I could really use this on some hacks where space is an issue. I could really use this on some hacks where space is an issue.

]]> By: Brendan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/comment-page-1/#comment-35807 Brendan Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15602#comment-35807 That is very compact, but I don't like the idea of having two pieces to the reader which could break apart or get lost. With a very small increase in size I much prefer the SanDisk "MobileMate Micro" reader. It is about the same size but is easier to insert and remove cards, and reads not only microSD and microSDHC, but also Memory Stick micro (M2). Just to clarify, I am not affiliated with SanDisk, I'm just a big fan of their readers! That is very compact, but I don’t like the idea of having two pieces to the reader which could break apart or get lost. With a very small increase in size I much prefer the SanDisk “MobileMate Micro” reader. It is about the same size but is easier to insert and remove cards, and reads not only microSD and microSDHC, but also Memory Stick micro (M2). Just to clarify, I am not affiliated with SanDisk, I’m just a big fan of their readers!

]]> By: Ryan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/comment-page-1/#comment-35801 Ryan Thu, 21 May 2009 14:50:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15602#comment-35801 first off...I love seamonkies!!(sp) haha and 2nd, man, these adapters are getting really really small. the MicroSD is small, but now using a small adapter for this is crazy. I think i would lose this in a min. I just wish that they would hurry up and release more of the 16gb microSD cards and I think I saw a 32gb one or heard of one. That would be great. Also, the makers of this adapter should get with the wireless mouse manuf. who make a similar product. But this one is used as the wireless link between the mouse and the computer. That would kill two birds with one stone. A wireless mouse adapter with a built in mircoSD card reader/adapter. first off…I love seamonkies!!(sp) haha

and 2nd, man, these adapters are getting really really small. the MicroSD is small, but now using a small adapter for this is crazy. I think i would lose this in a min. I just wish that they would hurry up and release more of the 16gb microSD cards and I think I saw a 32gb one or heard of one. That would be great.

Also, the makers of this adapter should get with the wireless mouse manuf. who make a similar product. But this one is used as the wireless link between the mouse and the computer. That would kill two birds with one stone. A wireless mouse adapter with a built in mircoSD card reader/adapter.

]]> By: James Branch http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/21/usb-microsd-card-reader-that-is-almost-microscopic/comment-page-1/#comment-35794 James Branch Thu, 21 May 2009 14:13:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=15602#comment-35794 @Julie Wow, that really is tiny!! I think I'd lose one of them if I put it in my gear bag....! Great idea though and least they wont take up much room in your bag/drawers/desk! :) JB @Julie

Wow, that really is tiny!! I think I’d lose one of them if I put it in my gear bag….!

Great idea though and least they wont take up much room in your bag/drawers/desk! :)

JB

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