Description
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" 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
Specifications
Summary
- 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.
Customer reviews
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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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Good Card reader
Reviewed by Trevor. Review Posted 30/09/2010
This is a good product for the price. As someone else mentions, the bright blue LED at the front is rather annoying. However you can remove the front facia panel and cut it off quite easily!
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Good - After some fiddling.
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 11/05/2010
I originally bought one of these several months ago and like others, needed to jump through some hoops for my W7 machine to load the correct driver. However, I still had an issue when some card types (mostly SD) caused a BSoD when inserted into the reader. I found that Realtek had released an updated driver, which can be downloaded from: http://www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=15&PFid=25&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false This seemed to cure my problems.
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Very Useful
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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Reviewed by Tog. Review Posted 16/07/2010
FIrstly, I followed the manufacturer's instructions on the website to install it on Windows 7 (64-bit) but I still get error messages relating to the sim card drivers even though it actually works OK.
Secondly, it doesn't fit snugly in my 3.5" drive bay and needed a bit of padding inserted along the side to get the fascia flush with the front of my PC but that may be down to my tower case.
Lastly, this comment will apply to all internal card readers, I wish I'd bought an external one, getting a card in the correct slot is fiddly when I have to bend down in my chair and peer myopically at the tiny letttering on the front of the reader to work out which slot to use.
Overall, it works so it will stay fitted.
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