Product Description:
CardBus transfer rates are, theoretically, up to 132MB a second. Actual transfer rates for the CardBus Secure Digital Adapter will depend on the Secure Digital cards controller speed. Customers with high-speed SD cards, will notice a significant speed difference when downloading files, compared with a standard PC Card adapter. However, customers with slower SD cards may not notice any difference at all. · The design provides for a compact, rugged card/adapter combination that can be inserted completely within its host computer without any external cabling. Many photographers, especially Pro's, are looking for ways to reduce the amount of extra equipment they have to carry during photo shoots. · The CardBus Secure Digital Adapter will continue to support the hot-swapping and plug-and-play capabilities that users have come to expect from 16-bit PC Cards. · The high transfer rate and ease of use make the CardBus Secure Digital Adapter competitive with USB 2.0 and FireWire readers. · Windows XP, 2000, ME and 98/98 SE operating systems are supported. The required driver software uses a simple plug-and-play installation. Apple Macintosh computers are not supported at this time. CardBus is a high-performance 32-bit version of the PC Card standard. CardBus cards are able to take advantage of internal bus speeds that can be as much as four-to-six times faster than 16-bit PC Cards. The CardBus Secure Digital Adapter will allow consumers to get the ma