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ionas
Aug 8, 2004, 09:04 AM
I am searching for a SD Card Reader/Writer that uses USB 2.0 and is compatible with my PowerMac G5 (2x2'04).

I got a Digital Camera and a MP3 Player that use SD and those use the slow USB Version USB 1.0/1.1.

I just want to plug the SD Cards out and use put them into a small reader that is connected to my Mac.

I want to pay 30 to 80 EUR (or 25-75 USD).

Anyone knows where I can optain such an item?

Thanks in Advance.
-- ionas



question fear
Aug 8, 2004, 10:50 AM
go to any computer or office supply place...they usually run 20-40 usd here. and most usb stuff is plug n play for macs

WCat
Aug 8, 2004, 09:03 PM
Yep, that's one of the great things about Macs. Just buy anything and plug it in to your USB port. I'd be REALLY surprised if it didn't work. I've used quite a range of USB SD card readers, also Compact Flash, and even CF Type 2 hard drives. You just plug 'em in, and they mount on your desktop as a new drive. Doesn't really matter how they're formatted--your Mac can read any PC format--FAT, FAT32, and NTFS (read only). Just do it!

Oh, and if you get one that has an install disk required--it's probably just for PC's. I got one recently that made me smile. It had 4 pages of "quick start" guide for installing the driver on a PC. The guide's quick start instructions for a Mac basically said to just plug it in and begin using it.

Cheers,

WCat

musicpyrite
Aug 8, 2004, 09:27 PM
Check this out:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-162-502&depa=0
Compatible with CompactFlash I/II, MicroDrive, Secure Digital Card/Multimedia Card, Memory stick, SmartMedia
Works with high speed USB 2.0

You could also try to find another one in this list (though some are internal, but others are external):

http://www.newegg.com/app/searchProductResult.asp?Submit=Go&Range=1&DEPA=0&bop=and&description=card+reader&InnerCata=69