What Is a Digital Card Reader?
Taking pictures using a digital camera is an easy process, but getting those pictures from the camera to another source can be done through many different options. Instead of dealing with a lot of different cables or connections, you can use a digital card reader for speed, easiness and reliability.
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Function
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Digital card readers are built-in on computers or are attached to them through USB cables. Their purpose is to take data from a media card and enable the computer or other device to read it easily.
Types
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Digital card readers can be found for a wide range of media cards, including SD, Memory Stick, XD, Compact Flash and others. Other than in computers, you can find digital card readers in printers, Nintendo Wii and even some high-end DVD players.
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Size
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Single digital card readers can fit into the palm of your hand, while universal card readers are about the size of a wallet. All of them fit easily on your computer desk.
Cost
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A typical digital card reader can cost anywhere form $10 to $20. If you want high-speed card readers, you will typically pay a little more, but some may come free with digital cameras.
Considerations
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Using a digital card reader will increase the speed with which pictures are uploaded to your computer, as well as save battery life within the camera itself. The readers use the computer's power, so no extra batteries or plugs are needed.
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