This diminutive device is the new second generation Kingston MobileLite G2 media card reader which allows users to easily transfer data between flash memory cards and PCs/Macs.

The MobileLite G2 supports SD, SDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MemoryStick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, and Memory Stick Micro memory cards and features retractable covers on each side to protect the USB connector and the flash memory cards from damage. Kingston ships the MobileLite G2 with a lanyard and a short USB extension card making it easier to connect the media card reader to hard-to-reach USB slots.

You’ll be able to purchase the MobileLite G2 as a stand-alone reader or as part of memory card bundle (choose from a 4GB or 8GB Class 4 SDHC card).

Specs include:

• Supports USB 2.0 or 1.1
• Measures 2.45 x 1.16 x 0.646 inches
• Weighs 18.9 grams

The standalone MobileLite G2 will be available for $11 dollars. The 4GB SDHC bundle sells for $28.50 while the 8GB bundle goes for $46 dollars.

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Sure they might be losing some money right now but at least the folks at SanDisk can still design some funky looking products. Case in point, their latest ImageMate memory card readers – the ImageMate All-In-One and the ImageMate Multi-Card readers. SanDisk takes what is otherwise a rather boring product category and decided to make it somewhat distinctive. The new ImageMate readers are tall, sleek, and stylish.. and oh yeah, they also support a wide variety of memory card formats.

In addition, the new ImageMate readers feature a simple transfer button which when pressed launches either an application like Photoshop or a website such as Flickr.

Here’s what you need to know about each reader, For the SanDisk ImageMate All-In-One:

• Supports SD, SDHC, miniSDHC, microSDHC, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Duo, xD and CompactFlash, etc
• Each card slot features a blue LED light which indicates data transfer activity
• Multiple cards can be inserted simultaneously for card to card transfers
• Transfer speeds up to 34 megabytes per second (MB/s) when using a SanDisk Extreme IV 45MB/s CompactFlash card

And for the SanDisk ImageMate Multi-Card:

• Supports xD, Memory Stick, SD, SDHC, and MMC
• Transfer speeds up to 30MB/s read and 27 MB/s writewhen using a SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC card (YMMV for other vendors)

The All-In-One has a suggested retail price of $29.99 while the Multi-Card reader has suggested price of $19.99.

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