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Nice memory reader writer for DUOs - UK |
demon106
Joined: Apr 17, 2003
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Just received the PQI USB Memory Stick Card Reader / Writer from www.ebuyer.com earlier in the week http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=30931
its a USB device, which (unlike quite a few other MS devices) allows you to plug a DUO into it without using the standard MS adaptor. You can plug the device directly into your USB port, or they also provide a 1m extension cable if you wanna put the device somewhere else.
Transfers are nice and fast (4MB MP3 takes about 10 secs, compared to the 5 mins with the SyncStation) and the device integrates with Windows Explorer as a Removable Disk so you can drag stuff straight to it easily.
Now the best bit...the price...£5.30 inc VAT +P&P (£1.99 for 3 day Royal Mail Registered post) ! I dont know how they can make these things for that sort of money !
Well worth trying it out! I'm using mine at work while my Syncstation is at home, cos theres no way I'm paying stupid money for another data cable, and I only transfer .SIS files and MP3s at work.
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epscilon
Joined: Apr 02, 2003
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That looks like a normal memory stick not MS Duo??????
Can someone confirm this? Can we put our MS duos in this thing? |
nigelot1
Joined: Aug 27, 2002
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OUTSTANDING value
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demon106
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On 2003-05-02 15:11, epscilon wrote:
That looks like a normal memory stick not MS Duo??????
Can someone confirm this? Can we put our MS duos in this thing?
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ERR yeah.,,as I said, u can use the Duos without the adaptor. Works with both Duos and standard MS. I was expecting to have to use the MS adaptor, but tried the Duo on its own and it works fine.
Andy |
epscilon
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Sorry mate, I didn't read your first post very well! I must be a bit tired.. Thanks... |
nigelot1
Joined: Aug 27, 2002
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thanks for the tip demon
just bought one
worth having a spare for office/travel etc.....also like the idea of not needing adapter
can not believe the price
fantastic
EVERY P800 OWNER NEEDS ONE OF THESE
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Epedemic
Joined: Dec 28, 2001
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i have a 5-in-1 usb 2.0 reader... it transfers a 4mb mp3 in just under 4 sec  but then again it cost me about 25£
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demon106
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On 2003-05-04 01:31, Epedemic wrote:
i have a 5-in-1 usb 2.0 reader... it transfers a 4mb mp3 in just under 4 sec but then again it cost me about 25£
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Exactly..it cost you around £25. Those of us who dont need to be able to read 5 different types of memory (like me who only has MS) dont really want to pay £25. Hence why this device is ideal.
Its also quite common for MS reader/writers to need you to use the full-size MS adaptor, which this one doesnt, and this makes it even more portable.
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Fahed_2000
Joined: Feb 12, 2002
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just ordered mine
Good Shit, Bad Shit, It's all Shit |
bbasra
Joined: May 22, 2002
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From: London, UK
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Hi,
I have just purchased a brand new PQI Memory Stick Reader/Writer (Single Slot Reader) and every time i put it into Windows 2000 and XP Systems, it prompt's for drivers.
When i purchased the product, the product description said
Single Slot Reader/Writer for Smartmedia cards
Hot-Swappable Supported,
Compliant to USB Spec. 1.1 with full speed
Low Power Consumption,
Suitable for Desktop & Notebook PC
Windows 98 /98SE /ME/2000/XP and Mac O/S 8.6 & above Supported
Mass Storage Class Compatible,
No Driver Needed in Windows ME,XP
I purchased this product on the basis of "No Driver Needed in Windows ME,XP". Can you please tell me why this is happening?
The product was purchased from www.ebuyer.co.uk.
Thanks.
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sam12
Joined: May 27, 2003
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good stuff......... |
homer
Joined: Mar 28, 2003
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Just got mine....
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palle
Joined: Oct 10, 2002
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Does it require any software, or can I just plug it into any computer? If so, I could use it to transfer files between computers. |
Anuj
Joined: Oct 02, 2002
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Does it come with a driver (software?) |
Anuj
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Does it ???? |
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Posted: 2003-05-02 15:07
