I am looking for a smart media card reader, but would like one that will read flash memory as well in the event I purchase a Nikon (I have an agfa 1280 now). USB would be preferable, but not absolutely necessary. Places to look, please? Thanks, Elizabeth

-- Elizabeth Karan (ekaran@surfree.com), February 15, 1999

Answers

Take a look at the SanDisk Imagemate line from mdiusa.com.

-- Bob Benson (benson@gbasin.net), February 16, 1999.

Also check the CameraConnectPro at www.actiontec.com it takes ATA Flash Cards, Compact Flash and SmartMedia. It's inexpensive and you will love it. Eric

-- Eric E. Jennings (eej@home.com), February 16, 1999.

I think Newer Technology makes a line of USB-based readers. Microtech (www.microtech.com, not to be confused with Microtek the scanner maker) also has a full line of reader accessories.

-- Dave Etchells (hotnews@imaging-resource.com), February 21, 1999.

The Hagiwara USB FlashGate is SmartMedia only, for around $99 and available right now. The Microtech USB CameraMate is SmartMedia and Compact Flash, for around $89 and available in a few weeks. The Antec USB PhotoChute3 is SmartMedia, Compact Flash, and Type I, II, and III compatible, for around $109 and available right now.

Hope this helps.

-- john clare (john@johnclare.com), March 29, 1999.