iPodLounge posts an official response from Belkin regarding concerns about the slow transfer speeds for the recently released iPod Media Reader.
An early DPreview review of the media reader had reported 300kBps transfer speeds
In regards to your questions, Belkin does not have any plans to modify the hardware design of the Media Reader for iPod in the immediate future. The current product balances several hardware considerations, including street price, transfer speed, battery life and portability, with software considerations.
An early DPreview review of the media reader had reported 300kBps transfer speeds