Link Depot 21-in-1 Card Reader

Conclusion:

Although the sequential data disk reads were rather slow, a part of the cause was due to the slightly old Sony 64MB Memory Stick. However, there is a definitive difference between the read performance on the Link Depot external card reader and then simply plugging the USB cable into the digital camera. The performance between the two external USB 2.0 card readers was nearly identical. As for the write performance, the Atech card reader managed to snag the lead. Yet again, however, there was a definitive difference between the digital camera and the card readers. Although the Link Depot USB 2.0 21-in-1 card reader (LD-USR221) isn't the fastest one around, it does offer the rare ability to handle 21 different digital card formats! Even with its impressive size and range of card capabilities, the Link Depot LD-USR221 manages to sell for a mere $13! With Linux, Macintosh, and Windows compatibility, this is one impressive external USB-based card reader.

Pros:

· 21-in-1 support
· USB 2.0 capability
· No external power source needed
· Cheap (~ $13 USD)
· Small
· Build quality

Cons:

· Performance - isn't the fastest
· Adapter is needed to use some card formats

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