Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1
by Kingston Technology
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Customer Review: Best Card Reader I Ever Had!
Summary: 5 Stars
Are you looking for a new memory card reader? Not sure which one to get? I highly recommend the Kingston 19 in 1 (FCR-HS219/1) card reader. I recently had a Transcend card reader that died, though I loved that card reader, it died on me for some reason. I wanted to get that card reader again, but they didn't make it anymore, But I am glad this happened because I now have the Kingston card reader that was much better than the Transcend one. One thing that I like is the is the USB cable built into the card reader, mainly for portable usage, like use on a laptop. But it also comes with a USB extension cable.
I find this card reader to be actually much more faster than my older USB 2.0, even though it's still USB 2.0, I have noticed a big difference in speed when taking data off from it, much less time. I personally got this card reader because a slot for MicroSD and MMC Micro cards. Not many have separate slots just for these memory cards and those cards are very small and it hard to get them in.
It supports many cards, like SD, SDHC, Compact Flash, MicroSD, Memory Stick Duo/Pro, M2, MMC Micro. Of course, those are just the most popular ones. Remember it is a 19 in one card reader, so it will read up to 19 different memory card types. It also features a little slider on top, you just push the Kingston logo button down and then you either move it forward or backwards and what this does is protect the card input slots. Handy if you are traveling, but other than that I keep the slots in view all the time, because I use it so much. The other thing I can say, when you put a card in a slot, the little Kingston logo button glows read when it card is inserted and when accessed it blinks.
Customer Review: Great reader for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
People should realize if a type of card isn't on the specs sheet (such as XD and Smart Media) there's a pretty darn good chance it won't be on the reader itself... Sorry, it just frustrates me when the score of such a nice card reader's brought down by such reviews.
Anyway, great card reader. I've seen reviews claiming it's one of the fastest card readers some sites have tested, and I don't doubt it. Copied a 700MB XviD file to a SDHC Class 6 card in under two minutes. The file then opens quickly and is responds quickly to clicks on the timeline. Of course the speed will only be as fast as the card being used, but these times are fine for me.
Supported formats also suite me just fine. Again, if you need XD or SmartMedia, GET ANOTHER READER! Besides that, about any Compact Flash, SD, MMC, or Memory Stick will be supported. Even miniSD, microSD, MMCmicro and M2. You may also use multiple cards at once. I currently have an SD and microSD card inserted and both are accessable. But realize you'll always have four drives visible in My Computer.
About my only complaint with this device is the sliding mechanism. What is it for? The SD card sits flush with the edge of the case when slid in, so perhaps it's to keep cards inserted while traveling? Regardless, I find it more of an annoyance to use, plus it causes the face to give a bit as you try to insert cards. While this isn't a fatal flaw, I would prefer to have the device without this siding crap. Regardless, I don't think it's worth droping the points any, so full 5-stars.
Customer Review: Very fast, useful and works with Windows 7
Summary: 5 Stars
This product works very well. I bought this Kingston memory card reader because my previous one does not work on my new Windows 7 computers. I read a review that Windows 7 may be a problem for this reader and I was very relieved that was not the case. Maybe Kingston upgraded the reader, but mine is compatible with, and was easily recognized in Win 7 and it includes Windows 7 on the list of compatible systems on the packaging. It is convenient and seems to be faster than my previous reader. It takes multiple cards and so far, takes the cards I have tried with it. The two-part USB cord may seem odd at first but makes sense when you think about it. It allows you to connect to a computer where a long cord is not necessary or useful (e.g. on an airplane), but has an extension for most other uses. The light indicator is also nice. Since I did not read the manual, I was pleasantly surprised to realize that when I pressed the light button, I can have the protective sleeve for the cards in the reader or I can pull it out to have easy access to the slots. Neat. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the purchase. My one hope is that we will see more USB 3.0 readers soon. Since I own a computer with USB 3.0, I cannot get the advantage of the speed increase with this reader or any other similar card reader that I have seen so far. I guess that will change soon. In the meantime, I highly recommend this reader.Customer Review: Upgrade the firmware if it doesn't work!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this little Flash reader/writer. I've been using it for many months, and it worked flawlessly, until one day it would no longer read or format certain 2GB Transcend CompactFlash cards that I had been using with it all the time. Weird!
So, I thought this Kingston reader was broken, and I bought another one. Same problem!
So, my next theory was I thought this Kingston product didn't support Windows Vista properly, so I ordered a similar Sandisk product. Same problem!
I emailed Kingston tech support from the Kingston web site. They immediately sent me a firmware patch (version 9729) for this Kingston reader. Super easy to install the patch; just double-click on the executable file they give you, and it takes care of everything. Anyone can do it.
Now, the reader works perfectly again, it reads and writes all my CompactFlash cards, and I'm a happy camper.
This is a super flexible, small, very inexpensive flash reader/writer, and it works great. If you run into a problem, email Kingston tech support to get updated firmware, and you should be in fine shape once again. Recommended product, and an extra gold star for super responsive tech support.
Customer Review: Unique Versatility
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a travel reader with which I don't have to hastle with an extra chord. Very small integrated USB plug SD readers are common (flash drive style), but not CF readers. I found only a couple options for CF only flash drive type readers that looked very cheaply made. I like this one because it has an integrated USB pig tail and inclusion of the USB extention chord for home use. It's a multi reader, so a little bigger than the thumb drive type. The slide seems like a bit of a waste of space, but it's not too big (about the width of a deck of cards). The reader is well made, fast (compared with my old readers), light, and travel worthy without the hastle of an extra chord to lose. It's rare to find a product that is as good for travel as home use. This is one. I was looking at the premier Sandisk readers, but this one better fits my needs and was less expensive while retaining the quality level I insist upon.
It would be perfect if Kingston would make a CF/SD only reader like this one with integrated USB that was even smaller. Doing away with the slide would save space. Another cover for slots would be fine. Keep the extention USB chord. It's a very nice add.