Media Card Reader on XPS

Question

Is the 13 in one media card reader worth getting on the xps 400? Or would it be just as good to buy an external reader? Also ,if I`m reading Dells info correctly ,it says that their 13 in 0ne reader also comes with a 1394 port?.. Is that right?   Thanks

geotex1 · Answer

The media card reader is a good buy IMO. It does not have a FireWire port. FireWire can be added in the configuration, and if added will have a front port in the I/O panel. Dell adds the 1394a via either 1) upgraded sound card (if elected when configuring) or 2) controller card if onboard audio in maintained. Currently, the adapter card is made by Adaptec and also provides two FireWire ports in back in addition to the front port.

arj1 · Answer

Thanks geotex1, this is where I read about the 1394 port. It`s the last line..

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The optional Media Card Reader is an integrated, hi-speed USB 2.0, 4 slot reader that can quickly transfer photos, video, data and music from your digital cameras or Personal Digital Assistants to your computer.

Overview Details

OPTIONAL MEDIA CARD READER

Media Card Reader

1. SmartMedia and xD

2. CompactFlash® Type I and II and IBM Microdrive

3. Secure Digital (SD), Mini-SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC) and RS-MMC

4. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO® , Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Duo Pro

Frequently Asked Questions

Why buy a Media Card Reader?

A quick way to transfer pictures, music, video and data between your Dimension system and your flash memory cards. The reader shows up as multiple drive letters on your computer system, just like another hard drive, allowing you to drag and drop files. It is installed on the front of the system for easy access and provides convenient and quick (USB 2.0) downloads from several media devices.

Additional Features

Save your digital camera and PDA batteries. Just remove the flash card from your device and insert it into your Media Card Reader. No cables required.
All 4 memory card slots are active, allowing inter-slot copying.
Hi-speed USB 2.0 certified for rapid data transfer.
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows XP

Who Uses It?

Consumers! Transfer digital pictures from your camera or capture family videos.
Students! Add MP3s to your flash card based MP3 player.
Home Office Customers! Share large files with high capacity cards. Use the 1394 port for a back up hard drive!.

geotex1 · Answer

Imagine that, Dell have an error in an advertisement! :smileyvery-happy:

CTskydiver · Answer

How does this reader differ from the previously sold 9 in 1 reader I bought last month?

Ok, apart from capacity to work with 4 more card types ...

... the 9 in 1 also has four slots. Is this just a software / firmware difference or is extra hardware included?

The 9-in-1 does not claim to support these cards that the 13-in-1 does, according to the "Help Me Choose" when configuring the media card reader:

Memory Stick Duo®

Memory Stick Duo PRO®

Mini-SD

RS-MMC

What is the difference in these two readers?

Message Edited by CTskydiver on 10-18-2005 08:36 PM

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Media Card Reader on XPS

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