LINKSKEY LKA-CR15BW 52-in-1 USB 2.0 Internal 3.5" USB Card Reader

Pros: Works on Vista 64bit as advertised. Windows detects it as a generic card reader device, and thus I haven't installed the manufactures drivers because I didn't feel the need to for my purposes. Reads and detects all of my cards fast and on the fly. I do notice a speed difference between different cards I use, but I think that more of a throughput issue of the flash cards than the card reader itself. No BSOD or compatibility issues so far. Believe it or not this unit seems has a better fit and finish and quality for some of the other card readers on the market I've seen out there, so I think its worth the extra couple of dollar to spend on this one personally.

Cons: Same as everyone else, the persist green light in the front seems unnecessary even when the PC is powered off. Would be easy to cover-up though.

Overall Review: I'm only using the device for copying over photos onto the PC. Using the card reader for me is vastly superior to copying over directly from my digicams in terms of speed and reliability. Noticed updated drivers on the Linkskey website from the ones on the CD packaged.

Pros: Took up the hole left by by old floppy drive. Hooked up to my motherboard in less than 2 minutes. Comes with both black and beige faces.

Cons: For some reason the rails on my tool free case did not match up with the screw holes on this unit. Had to do a bit of a mod on the rails to get it to clip in. Wish it had a rear cable so I could hook it up to one of my rear USB's instead of loosing the USB header for the case front, but this is trivial since it does have one USB plug.

Overall Review: Have not used my floppy since I built this system. The reader took the place of the drive and the external card reader. Makes my desk look neater.

Pros: Worked right out of the box. No driver needed. Plugged into one of the extra usb ports in my Abit KN8 Ultra (NF4 Ultra) motherboard and got no problems whatsoever. Recognized as "Generic" storage drives when checked in the "computers" section. No icon shows up in the desktop until a card is inserted which is very cool! Keeps the desktop clean. Its fast and the black color matches my Lian-li case beautifully.

Cons: None. It simply worked.Highly recommended.

Overall Review: The USB connector is long enough no worries there. Need adapter for those micro SD's though, an extra USB post is an added bonus, plus it comes with and extra white faceplate just in case you need one.

Pros: This product is plug and play baby. Just one usb plug and you are done. This was my first drive installation and couldn't have gone smoother! Reads all my cards, Vista automatically downloaded the proper driver and I have another usb port!

Cons: Linkskey lost one star due to the power light that always stays on (really only worth a half a star). I solved this problem by placing a small piece of black electrical tape over it. Can't even tell.

Overall Review: Newegg is kickin

Pros: Very easy install...took me a minute. Labels each drive under your "My Computer" so you know which ones which. USB plug a plus.

Cons: None, it does its job

Pros: Only used SD and MS, but both slide in nicely. upgraded (?) from a Lian Li that cost more but gave iffy results. This one is very nice.

Cons: These card readers show all card drives even though nothing is inserted. I don't get it. Why don't they add that "feature" already... seems obvious. LEDs are a little strange. I'd rather it be off unless something is attached, or maybe only flash on activity. It's on all the time.

Overall Review: It's a little smaller than the opening for my 3 1/2 inch slot. Leaves about 1/8th inch open...

Pros: Fast reads, extra USB port on front and the memory card have a positive fit when inserted.  Fits my cases well.

Cons: I would prefer it without the logo on the front. I wish the LEDs were blue.

Overall Review: I presently have four of these installed in computers around the house, with another on the way.  I have installed them for clients, with no issues.  This is the only reader of this type that I have used and I'm a little afraid to try anything else.  I use them with Win XP and Vista Ultra 32/64 as well as Ubuntu and PCLos 2008(yes 2008).  I have used it on Asus, Intel and MSI (AMD) systems, Including one old P4 478 Prescott with no issues.  I only use the SD and CF slots and with up to 4gig cards, again with no issues.  I have never experience the issue with the LEDs remaining on with the computers off. All have been purchased from Newegg.

Pros: Works great right out of the box. I installed it without shutting down my machine. Pretty fast. This is a great product. I'm glad I got it.

Cons: None. Zip. Nada.

Overall Review: I ordered it Saturday, and it got here Wednsday. Good job as usual Newegg!