SanDisk Compactflash I & II card reader

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4.6

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Pros

  • Fast transfer (124)
  • Lightweight (115)
  • Reliable (105)
  • Excellent interface (62)
  • Durable dock (58)
  • Long cable (37)
  • Fast (24)
  • Convenient interface (22)
  • Well built / quality construction (22)
  • Easy to use (15)
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Cons

  • Short cable (10)
  • Poor interface (4)
  • Setup complicated (2)
  • Can't find any (1)
  • Compactflash only no sd (1)
  • Compatibility issues (1)
  • Cost (1)
  • Design (1)
  • External (1)

Best Uses

  • Image transfer (113)
  • Digital photography (104)
  • Digital capture (29)
  • Image storage (28)
  • Image transportation (15)
  • Viewing images (15)
  • Cameras (12)
  • Computers (6)
  • Professional cameras (5)
  • All-around (2)
 
 
 

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The Extreme FireWire (FW) Reader is a high performance reader, which provides you a complete digital system/solution for your photography needs. It offers the highest performance requirement: 40MB/sec* (+/- buffer) sequential read and write. It has one slot for CF (Type I and II). It supports FireWire 800/400 connectivity on both Windows and MAC Operating Systems. It plugs and plays with no external AC power. The Extreme FireWire (FW) Reader supports the Extreme IV CF (Type I and II) cards (all Capacities 2, 4 and 8GB).Advanced Features:

  • Read and write performance of 40MB/sec* with ESP Technology
  • Extended temperature testing (-25 to 85 C)
  • Shock-vibration tested (RTV silicon)
  • Water resistance
  • Data recovery softwareensures your photos will always be there (even if you delete them accidentally)
  • Two extended FireWire cables
  • Hard case to house all items
  • 3 Year limited warranty
  • Dedicated, priority technical support hotline for direct customers of SanDisk Extreme products *Based on SanDisk internal testing
  • Specification Description
    Model SDDRX4-CF-901, SDDRX4CF901, SDDRX4CFR
    UPC 619659027964
    Form Factor External Hot-swappable
    Interface 1 x IEEE 1394b - FireWire
    Select Card Style Compact Flash Cards
    Select Interface Firewire

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    [3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Lighting Fast

    "My time becomes more valuable day by day. I thought it couldn't get any faster to download images from my CF cards. When I attach the Firewire 800 cord (included) to my Quad Core 2 Mac Pro, a 2 gig card is downloaded in a little over 2 minutes. Now I can't wait to upgrade my MacBook Pro to a Quad Core 2 so I can have a Firewire 800 port. In the meantime SanDisk was nice enough to include a 800 to 400 adapter co..." Read Full Review »

    Jul 10, 2007 by StockSchatz

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    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0
    Laptop Users Beware

    "DO NOT BUY this product if you are planning on using in in a laptop that has a 4 pin Firewire port only. I purchased this product and a 9 pin to 4 pin cable so that I could use it on my laptop. Per Sandisk the reader will not work with a 4 pin connection. [...]...I am sure the reader is fine if you use it on a desktop....." Read Full Review »

    Jan 02, 2008 by Brent

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    Lighting Fast

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Convenient Interface
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Digital Photography
    • Image Transportation
     

    "My time becomes more valuable day by day. I thought it couldn't get any faster to download images from my CF cards. When I attach the Firewire 800 cord (included) to my Quad Core 2 Mac Pro, a 2 gig card is downloaded in a little over 2 minutes.



    Now I can't wait to upgrade my MacBook Pro to a Quad …"  Read Full Review »

    Boarding House Bedroom, Thomas Wolfe House

    Boarding House Bedroom, Thomas Wolfe House
    • Made with Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 10 2007
    StockSchatz
    Nashville, TN
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    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    SanDisk Compactflash I & II card reader Review

    Just the fix I needed!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Convenient Interface
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • Needs an anchor point

      Best Uses

    • Digital Photography
    • Quick up load
     

    "The Multi card reader on my PC tower gave out, So i gave this a try, works great, the FireWire is so fast!

    The speed is perfect for sports tournaments. "

    Shot from State Tournament

    Shot from State Tournament
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 26 2007
    RR Labbe "ItsMyHobby"
    Chichester,NH
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    • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
    • Professional
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    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

    SanDisk Compactflash I & II card reader Review

    Fast, Reliable and Stable on the Table

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Excellent Interface
    • Fast Transfer
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Digital Photography
    • Image Transfer
     

    "After years using USB card readers, I decided to invest on a Firewire one, after seeing how much faster they were compared to my current transfer rates. So, I went for this one, since Sandisk is a brand I do rely on.



    The first impression is amazing, since it's metal encase, not plastic. Also, a s …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jan 25 2008
    Jessica Luchesi
    São Paulo, Brasil
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    SanDisk Compactflash I & II card reader Review

    it works

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Convenient Interface
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Image Transportation
     

    "It does what it's s'posed to. Comes with FW400 and 800 cables. With the rebate it's a bargain. "

    backup drive to Deva recorder

    backup drive to Deva recorder
    • Picture of Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    May 21 2008
    Chonk
    Novato, CA
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    [0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    SanDisk Compactflash I & II card reader Review

    Simple & Sweet

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Convenient Interface

      Cons

    • Can't find any

      Best Uses

    • Digital Photography
     

    "It is a cinch to set up and it does what it is supposed to do! "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    May 11 2007
    aldo
    NY
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    • Professional
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    Price: $59.95
     
     
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