SD Card Reader (Expresscard)

[mgpg89]

I'm looking for a nice and decent SD (and other cards too maybe? but mainly SD) Card reader for my Expresscard slot.

I'm really new to these things, so can anyone recommend me a good one?

One other thing ... are these things usually 100% flush with the case? Or will there be something bulky sticking out of the case?


And other additional question: will the SD card show up like an external USB stick in the Finder, so I'll be able to drag content onto the card?

Thanks in advance!

 

[teerexx52]

This is the one I bought yesterday

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ndisk&lp=6&type=product&cp=2&id=1188562136908

It is flush without a card in it but when you put a card in the card sticks out about 1/4 of an inch. It was on sale at Best Buy B&M for $14.99. I did have a Griffin but that would not read SD HC cards. However, the card when inserted into the Griffin was flush.

Yes, I was able to drag and drop files onto the card using the SanDisk I got yesterday

 

[mgpg89]

This is the one I bought yesterday

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ndisk&lp=6&type=product&cp=2&id=1188562136908

It is flush without a card in it but when you put a card in the card sticks out about 1/4 of an inch. It was on sale at Best Buy B&M for $14.99. I did have a Griffin but that would not read SD HC cards. However, the card when inserted into the Griffin was flush.

Yes, I was able to drag and drop files onto the card using the SanDisk I got yesterday

Alright thanks!

Is there a big difference in quality between brands? (like SanDisk, Griffin, Belkin etc ...)
Anything I should keep an eye out for?

 

[kvasir]

This is the one I bought yesterday

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ndisk&lp=6&type=product&cp=2&id=1188562136908

It is flush without a card in it but when you put a card in the card sticks out about 1/4 of an inch. It was on sale at Best Buy B&M for $14.99. I did have a Griffin but that would not read SD HC cards. However, the card when inserted into the Griffin was flush.

Yes, I was able to drag and drop files onto the card using the SanDisk I got yesterday

How did you get it for $14.99? Is this just an in-store offer? This is exactly what I'm looking for!

 

[tcphoto]

The Expresscard reader looks nice but have you considered a USB reader. All you do is plug it in when needed and at $15 it looks like a deal.

 

[mgpg89]

The Expresscard reader looks nice but have you considered a USB reader. All you do is plug it in when needed and at $15 it looks like a deal.

Yes, I have considered a USB reader, but I prefer the expresscard

 

[teerexx52]

How did you get it for $14.99? Is this just an in-store offer? This is exactly what I'm looking for!

Yes, in store. I saw it on line and it was $29.95 on sale for $26.99. At the store it was marked $19.99 but rang up $14.99. Go figure?

 

[teerexx52]

Alright thanks!

Is there a big difference in quality between brands? (like SanDisk, Griffin, Belkin etc ...)
Anything I should keep an eye out for?

Griffin was nice, paid a high price for it too but it won;t read HC cards and Griffin has discontinued it. Nice huh?

 

[kvasir]

Thanks for the tip! Picked one up for $15.99!