This 8-port Smart Card Reader can be conveniently positioned at the front of your PC enabling the reading of all popular flash cards in a single location. Compatible with high capacity memory cards (SDHC), has dedicated ports for microSD and M2 ports, this eliminates the need for any card adapters.
SIMedit software enables reading and writing to mobile phone SIM cards. Very handy for backing up phonebook contacts, transferring data between the SIM cards or changing PIN numbers. The smart card port offers secure online banking (requires bank support) or enables work with security access cards.
Highlights of the Akasa 3.5" bay Internal smart card reader
- 8 port card reader
- Supports all popular memory cards
- Accepts microSD and M2 cards without adapters
- High capacity cards (SDHC) compatible
- Enables SIM card editing and smart card reading
- High transfer rate with USB 2.0
- Easy to install
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Works - and Akasa were helpful too...
Reviewed by matthew_of_cambridge. Review Posted 17/11/2009
Installed on Windows 7 64-bit. Had same problem with Windows automatically "recognising" the device as an infra-red port. Akasa's own instructions show how to overcome this issue: http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&no=181&type=Card%20Reader/Hub&type_sub=Card%20Reader&model=AK-ICR-05 http://www.akasa.com.tw/download/manual/Windows%207%20%2832%20and%2064bit%29%20installation%20manual.pdf If you follow Akasa's instructions, you can get the device working without disabling anything. There was previously an issue with driver/software links on Akasa's website but they quickly resolved this after I let them know about it. In general their technical support people were helpful and responsive, so if anyone finds any other issues I'm sure they won't struggle for long before overcoming them.
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Reviewed by Ian. Review Posted 24/11/2009
Very simply to install. Very useful, supporting all types of flash memory, so even if I change my camera, I do not need to get a new card reader. Useful SIM reader, for backing up mobile contacts. Software is simple, but does the job. Annoying it has a very bright blue light to show that the device is powered, once I ahve installed it, I don't need it to be on, hence giving 4 stars.
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Tricky with Windows 7
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 27/10/2009
A nice looking unit, easy to fit and connect. However W7 64bit decided it was an infra-red device. Went MS's USB help page and solved it by disabling the USB root hub and then reinstalling.
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- Product Description
- Akasa Internal Smart Card Reader - card reader - Hi-Speed USB
- Product Type
- Card reader ( internal ) - Hi-Speed USB
- Card Reader Type
- 3.5" internal
- Supported Flash Memory
- CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, TransFlash, MultiMediaCardmobile, microSD, SIM card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick Micro (M2), microSDHC, xD-Picture Card Type H, xD-Picture Card Type M
- Microsoft Certification
- Works with Windows Vista
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Card reader ( internal ) - Hi-Speed USB
- Card Reader Type
- 3.5" internal
- Supported Flash Memory
- CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, TransFlash, MultiMediaCardmobile, microSD, SIM card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick Micro (M2), microSDHC, xD-Picture Card Type H, xD-Picture Card Type M
Expansion / Connectivity
- Connections
- 1 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities
- Works with Windows Vista
- Software and devices that carry the Works with Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline compatibility with PC's running.
