January 13, 2009 9:33 PM PST
Do-it-all card reader from Transcend
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Transcend)
Transcend has announced the P8, a stylish new all-in-one multiformat memory card reader. The P8 is a compact USB 2.0 card reader with rounded edges and a streamlined design.
All four of the P8's card slots are clearly labeled to avoid confusion. The P8 accepts most formats including CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile, microSD(with adapter), and the Memory Stick series of cards. It has support for high-speed USMA transfer mode.
It is currently available for about $20, and it comes in white and black.
Matthew Fitzgerald, a CNET associate editor, has been involved with digital camera technology and the photo industry for more than 15 years. His background includes work as a professional photographer, a technical representative, and a repair technician.
