Compact Flash (CF) Cards

Hey guys,


I've been reading this forum for some time now but this is my first post

My question is, is there an alternative to the Apple's official Camera Connection Kit for connecting a CF card to the new iPad? Can I plug in a USB card reader and plug the card in the reader? Or is connecting directly to my camera via USB the best option? I'd hate that last option,simply unpractical. But if that's the only way then so be it. Any suggestion guys?

And since we're on it, what photo manipulation apps do you use on the iPad? I was thinking of the iPhoto, but anything else?

Thanks for your help

I have found one from MIC, a Chinese company. But a guy reviewed it and said that it's a bit flaky and doesn't always work. But that was the old version and not the new all in one reader. Any ideas if it is reliable?