SD Card Hub

[southerndoc]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good SD card hub that offers SD, microSD, CompactFlash, etc. that weighs enough that it would be stable as a desk accessory? My Mac Studio is mounted under my desk. I'm wanting something with easy access that offers multiple card options.

 

[satcomer]

I would go with a Thunderbolt 4 dock that has those ports you require! This is CalDigit TS$ TB Dock that is coming out sometime before Christmas!

 

[Clix Pix]

Are you actually looking for a memory card reader, which would have the various types of memory card slots in it? It would not be a storage device, it would be specifically for reading and transferring image files from the memory cards to the computer. I have a Sony dual SD/CFExpress Type A card reader that I use for my image files from two different types of cameras, and I keep it plugged into my LG 4K Thunderbolt 3/USB-C monitor (which powers both itself and the 2018 15" MBP). It lives on the desk, easy to reach and use as needed, then to push back out of the way when not needed.

If you're looking for some sort of storage hub instead, then yes, CalDigit makes several good ones which have quite a few slots for different types of cards along with USB-C and Thunderbolt connectivity and the "legacy" USB-A ports as well.

 

[southerndoc]

@Clix Pix Yes, a memory card reader... no storage needed.

 

[Clix Pix]

In the past I had multi-slot memory card readers with the different sizes but when I bought my Sony A1, which uses CFE Type A cards or SD cards, and since my other cameras all use SD cards, it made sense to just buy the Sony dual-function one. I no longer have need for CF cards, micro SD, the old Sony Memory Sticks, etc., so the dual-function reader has worked out very nicely. It's a good, solid weight, too, easy to handle but doesn't slide all over the place. I remember one card reader I had which was problematic because of its light weight.