----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Sanfedele" Subject: Re: CF cards and readers question
> > I got a SanDIsk 512mb flash card. and a USB 2.0 > SanDisk card reader, but it > was pointed out to me that I don't really need the > card reader - I can just > use the cord that came with the camera to go > directly into a usb port on my > computer. I haven't opened the SUB 2.0 Card > reader package yet - what is > the advantage, if any, of using that instead of > just pluggin into a port > directly? I find it more convenient to have the reader permanently residing on my desk rather than trying to find a safe place to perch a camera (the file by pile filing system is not camera friendly). Transfer speeds are much quicker (remember, I am using Pentax, not Canon). As soon as I put the card into the reader, the computer thinks there is a small hard drive there, which means I have two way data transfer (I really don't know if cameras allow this or not), so I can upload what I want printed and take the card to the lab. This expedites the transfer process. I am not risking damage to the camera by plugging it in and then unplugging it frequently. Thats all. William Robb
