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Memory Card Reader appears like a CD-R or floppy disc, and also as a device to read what is on the flash memory, and this is where a card reader comes in. For this user needs to connect the card reader to his notebook or PC through a USB port. Now many Notebooks are using memory card reader for fulfilling varied purposes. Memory card reader is capable of handling one or two types of different media, or even up to eight types of flash memory like CF cards, SD Cards, Mini SD cards, Micro SD cards, Memory Sticks, XD, MMC, and Smart Media cards. Now its possible to connect memory card reader to the USB port on a computer. As per reports all the latest eletronic gadgets such as computers and notebooks are coming up with built-in card readers. If the buyer is aware of technical aspect of memory card reader and its pros and cons then only can make fullest use of memory card reader.
You will also find that after the insertion of memory card into its slot, images are transferred from devices like digital cameras, video camcorders and MP3 players. Its advisable to carry some information about memory card reader for availing the needed usages. Also depending on your operating system, users need to install a driver for the card. For some operating systems no driver is required. The driver comes with the card reader or can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. So user must be loaded with such technical information before heading for usage. It has two forms single type of memory card reader, and multi-card readers that can accept several different types of cards. When purchasing a card reader designed for the faster USB 2 ports, make sure its backwards compatible to USB 1 if you don't have an USB 2 port on your computer.
