Brand | Transcend |
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Item model number | TS-RDF8K |
Item Weight | 2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.66 x 1.77 x 0.6 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.66 x 1.77 x 0.6 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Transcend |
Language | English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B0056TYRMW |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 1, 2011 |
Transcend USB 3.0 Super Speed Multi-Card Reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/CF Cards (TS-RDF8K),Black
Brand | Transcend |
Media Type | Memory Stick Micro, UHS-1 |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Printer |
Data Transfer Rate | 86.3 Megabits Per Second |
About this item
- Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface (also compatible with USB 2.0)
- Supports SDHC UHS-1, SDXC UHS-1, UDMA6/UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards
- LED card insertion / data transfer activity indicator
- Transfer high-resolution images and video recordings to your computer faster and more efficiently
- USB powered (no external power or battery needed)
- Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface (also compatible with USB 2.0)
- Supports SDHC UHS-1, SDXC UHS-1, UDMA6/UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards
- LED card insertion / data transfer activity indicator
- Transfer high-resolution images and video recordings to your computer faster and more efficiently
- USB powered (no external power or battery needed)
- Offers a free download of RecoveRx data recovery software
- Two-year Limited Warranty
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A card reader for all the popular card typesFully supporting the mainstream SD, microSD and CompactFlash memory cards, the RDF8 card reader can handle virtually any data transfer. You can even plug in three cards at the same time, effortlessly transferring music, videos, images, and other digital files with one compact card reader! |
USB Type-A for great device compatibilityThe RDF8 card reader is equipped with a micro USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port and includes a micro USB to USB Type-A cable to transfer data between your SD, microSD or CompactFlash memory card and your computer. |
Blazing-fast transfer speedsTaking full advantage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface for fast transfers, Transcend's RDF8 card reader will unleash the full potential of your high-speed flash cards. In addition, the RDF8 has an LED indicator to show card insertion and data transfer activity. |
Compact powerThe RDF8 card reader is small enough to slip into your pocket or briefcase for superior convenience. Because it's easy to carry, you can transfer your most important files anywhere, anytime. |
RecoveRx software
Transcend offers the RecoveRx software, a free data recovery utility that allows you to search deep within a storage device for traces of erased files including digital photos, documents, music, and videos.
Product description
Unleash the full potential of your high-speed memory cards with Transcend's RDF8 card reader. By supporting SDXC/SDHC UHS-I, microSDXC/SDHC UHS-I and CompactFlash memory cards, Transcend's RDF8 card reader combined with the performance boost of advanced USB 3.1 Gen 1 technology is the professional's choice for fast and efficient data transfer.
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Versatility | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.0 | — |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 4.0 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 3.8 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | — | MatriCom | AnkerDirect | Amazon.com | UGREEN GROUP LIMITED | Nictoe Direct |
hardware interface | usb | usb, usb c, usb1.1, micro sdxc | usb | usb, usb c, microsd | usb c | usb c, micro sdxc |
data transfer rate | 86.3 megabits per second | 5000 megabits per second | 312 megabits per second | 12 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 5000 megabits per second |
operating system | — | Windows | — | Android | Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android | Windows Vista, Windows 10 |
media type | UHS-1, Memory Stick Micro | microSDXC, MMC, CompactFlash, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, SD Card, TF Card, Micro SD | RS-MMC, UHS-1, microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, MMC, SDHC | SD Card, microSD | SD Card, microSD, CompactFlash, Memory Stick | microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, SDHC |
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Unleash the full potential of high-speed memory cards with the RDF8 USB 3.0 card reader! The RDF8 offers blazing fast transfers with USB 3.0 interface, making it perfect for professional photographers to effortlessly copy a large number of images. The RDF8 provides a total of four slots, one CF, one SDHC/SDXC, one M2/microSD, and one MS PRO/XC/MS DUO. It supports all new card formats including SDHC UHS-1, SDXC UHS-1, UDMA6/UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards. Backwards compatible with USB2.0, the RDF8 is the ideal companion for your present and future data management needs.
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Customers like the performance, speed, quality and size of the memory card reader. For example, they mention that it works well, it's impressively fast and that it'll reliably read your memory cards. Some appreciate the size and portability. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the performance of the memory card reader. They mention that it works well, delivers the speeds claimed, and has functioned flawlessly. Some say that it's perfect and has no complaints. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The reader has functioned flawlessly so far. I'm definitely happy with this purchase, which will save me much time when downloading photos." Read more
"...It works very well, is easy to insert the cards, and has a nice blue light that is illuminated when a card has been inserted. My only caveat?..." Read more
"...In brief, this card reader works well, delivers the speeds claimed, and is easy to carry with you when you need it...." Read more
"...It works perfectly well. I've only used the full-size SD card and microSD card slots. Transfer speeds seem reasonably fine...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the memory card reader. They mention that it is very impressive, quick, and the fastest USB 2.0 reader they have ever used. They also say that photos transfer at much more reasonable speeds.
"Pros :Very fast reader (and as Robert points out below, it writes as well)Multiple LUN..." Read more
"...blue light illuminates when card is insertedUSB 3.0quick transfer speedlower price than key brandsCONS:..." Read more
"...In brief, this card reader works well, delivers the speeds claimed, and is easy to carry with you when you need it...." Read more
"...Transfer speeds seem reasonably fine. Cards are easy to insert and remove...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the memory card reader. They say it's well-made, reliable, and does what it'd be expected to do. Customers also mention that the plastic used seems to be of reasonable quality. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...PROS:small + compactreads lots of different mediablue light illuminates when card is insertedUSB 3.0..." Read more
"...Otherwise, this is an excellent card reader/writer that delivers exactly as advertised!" Read more
"...It is self-powered via the USB connection, it does accurately transfer files at proper USB 3 speeds according to my benchmark tests and doesn't get..." Read more
"...Cons :Supplied cable is rather shortCannot access SD and micro SD at the same time..." Read more
Customers like the size of the memory card reader. They say it's amazingly small, compact, and lightweight. They also appreciate the long slot that makes insertion easy and safe. Customers also say the cards slide right in with no jamming or having to shove them in. Overall, customers are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"...PROS:small + compactreads lots of different mediablue light illuminates when card is insertedUSB 3.0..." Read more
"...The unit is small and very lightweight. I actually think it's TOO light, it kinda slides around my desktop sometimes...." Read more
"...It is small, about the size of a TicTac box...." Read more
"...Weight is estimated at 1.9 ounces so this thing is small, and lightweight...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the memory card reader. They mention that it is very much worth the investment, and is impressed with the price/performance ratio. Some say that the product is small, cheap, and fast.
"...This one worked well for me, and it is significantly cheaper than SanDisk's reader...." Read more
"...Considering the price of this one, it still remains a good value...." Read more
"...This is a huge improvement. The device is very much worth the investment. Increased the rating to 5 stars from 4...." Read more
"...Anyway, these are so cheap, I bought another TWO so I would have a spare if I ever mess one up again, but I know to be more careful now...." Read more
Customers find the memory card reader very simple to use, quick, and efficient. They say it's as easy as plug and play, with no need to read instructions. Customers also say the upgrade was painless and simple, and the device is convenient and affordable.
"...So I installed the firmware, it was incredibly simple. And now the photos transfer at much more reasonable speeds...." Read more
"...I'm happy with the speed, and the simple, compact design; also, I believe it is an ideal match to my Transcend cards...." Read more
"...The cardreader was ready to get go in just a few seconds! Easiest accessory set up ever. The SDHC reader has performed flawless and is very quick...." Read more
"I am very happy with the ease and efficiency of this product...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the memory card reader. Some mention that it comes with a USB 3.0 cable that's reasonably long, and it's backward compatible with USB 2.0. However, others say that it makes for a poor electrical connection to the card and the cable doesn't plug in all the way.
"...Supports UHS-I for SD and UDMA 7 for CFSupports SDXCDetachable USB cable (easier to pack for traveling)Cons :..." Read more
"...I find some connectivity issues when using with this configuration...." Read more
"...It is small, about the size of a TicTac box. It is self-powered via the USB connection, it does accurately transfer files at proper USB 3 speeds..." Read more
"...The only gripe I have about this package is that the included USB 3.0 cable is inverted- that is, I have to twist it to plug it into any ports...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cable. Some mention that it works fine, and the provided USB cord is long enough. However, others say that it's short and would prefer a longer cable.
"...Cons :Supplied cable is rather shortCannot access SD and micro SD at the same time..." Read more
"...My only caveat? The cord is very short. Maybe a foot or so long. But for most people who are using laptops anyways, that would be a non-issue...." Read more
"...I had no issues at all.It comes with a short length of cord to plug into the USB port...." Read more
"...Anyway, I find the cable to be short (18 inches long) and would prefer something longer that I could plug into the back of my PC and route up and..." Read more
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Very fast reader (and as Robert points out below, it writes as well)
Multiple LUN
Can connect micro SD without adapter
Supports UHS-I for SD and UDMA 7 for CF
Supports SDXC
Detachable USB cable (easier to pack for traveling)
Cons :
Supplied cable is rather short
Cannot access SD and micro SD at the same time
No rubber feet to prevent it from sliding
SD / micro SD slot not spring loaded, no eject button on CF slot
If you're buying a fast SD or CF card, and if your system has USB 3.0 ports, you should get a fast reader. This one worked well for me, and it is significantly cheaper than SanDisk's reader.
There are 2 versions of this : TS-RDF8K and TS-RDF8W. I'm not sure what are the differences other than the color (K = black, W = white), I received the TS-RDF8K. There are 2 different firmware files on Transcend's website, one for each version.
The reader is fairly thick but very compact. The reader comes with a 3' long USB 3.0 cable. The length is rather short, as my computer is on the floor, and the USB 3.0 ports are at the back of the case. The reader has a USB 3.0 micro B port so you can easily replace this with a longer cable if you need to.
I tested this on my desktop, an Intel i7-920 running Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit, USB 3.0 provided by an add on card (NEC chipset). I do not have a Windows 7 system with USB 3.0 ports to test this on, unfortunately.
(Edit 11/12/13 : I've been using this under Windows 7 Pro for over a year now. It works, most of the time. Occasionally the computer would not detect the card reader when I plug it in. This appears to be a problem with my USB 3.0 PCI Express card or driver, and not this card reader - it wouldn't detect another card reader connected to USB 3.0, and it will detect this card reader when I connect it to a USB 2.0 port.)
Immediately after connecting the reader, I ran the firmware update utility. All this went uneventfully. After flashing the firmware, I disconnected, and reconnected the reader.
The reader is a multi-LUN reader. This means that it appears as 3 different drives - one each for SD, CF, and Memory stick. I did not test with memory stick as I did not have any. There's a slot for micro SD (so you don't need an adapter) but you can't use both SD and micro SD at the same time. You can, however, copy between SD and CF, though I don't think that's a very useful scenario.
I used h2testw for my testing. This ensures that I can read and write to memory cards through my card reader.
First I tested a Kingston 133x compact flash card. It only showed a small improvement of 1 MB/s over my USB 2.0 reader. I was surprised - I didn't expect any improvement.
Next I tested with SanDisk Extreme 32GB 45MB/s SDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDX-032G-X46,Black and SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro CF memory card - UDMA 90MB/s 600x (SDCFXP-032G-A91, US Retail Package) . The SD card is listed as UHS-I compliant, and the CF card as UDMA 7.
The Extreme SD card measured 34.8 MB/s write and 40.7 MB/s read. On my USB 2.0 reader, I could only get slightly under 20 MB/s read. About half the speed.
The Extreme Pro CF card measured 63.2 MB/s write and 84.3 MB/s read. My USB 2.0 reader only managed 23 MB/s read.
In other words, it is almost 4x faster tham my USB 2.0 reader, and can download an entire 32GB card in around 6 minutes, compared to around 20 minutes with my USB 2.0 reader.
I didn't encounter any problems booting up my system with the card reader attached. The reader has functioned flawlessly so far. I'm definitely happy with this purchase, which will save me much time when downloading photos.
PROS:
small + compact
reads lots of different media
blue light illuminates when card is inserted
USB 3.0
quick transfer speed
lower price than key brands
CONS:
probably not AS fast as top brand pro level readers
short USB cord can limit your placement
Overall, I'm really happy with this product. It was worth the savings to go with this reader over a pro level card reader that boasted even faster speeds -- because I'm not transferring thousands of images on a daily basis.
After getting the reader, I tested it with my Windows 8.1 system that has built-in USB 3.0 ports(a Lenovo laptop). And boy does this card reader deliver the speed. With my Transcend U3 speed capable cards, I got write speeds of 59 to 60 MB/sec, exactly as claimed, through this card reader. Even with older U1 speed cards, it was writing to them at 36-37 MB/sec steadily, sufficient to actually meet the U3 speed specification of 30 MB/sec.
Read speeds were ridiculous in triple digits. I could move a 1 gig file so fast off the card that it was too quick to notice--less than 5 seconds.
In brief, this card reader works well, delivers the speeds claimed, and is easy to carry with you when you need it. It has slots for microSD, SDXC/SDHC/SD, and compact flash. Other reviews have pointed out that you cannot use the microSD and SD slots simultaneously, so please be aware of that. Otherwise, this is an excellent card reader/writer that delivers exactly as advertised!
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La qualité Transcend est au rendez-vous: bien que le plastique soit assez fin, le boîtier est tout de même solide tout en étant léger. Le lecteur est automatiquement détecté sous Windows, aucun pilote à installer, et est également reconnu automatiquement sous MacOS.
Testé avec des cartes CompactFlash, des cartes SD et MicroSD, aucun problème, la détection est immédiate, de même que l'éjection sous Windows ou MacOS. Le lecteur étant compatible USB3, la vitesse de transfert est rapide (fonction évidemment des caractéristiques de la carte mémoire insérée, et sous réserve de brancher le lecteur sur un port USB3 pour bénéficier de la vitesse maximale de transfert).
A noter: sous Windows, le lecteur attribue 1 lettre de lecteur différente à chaque type de carte (CompactFlash, MemoryStick Pro/XC/Duo, et SD/MicroSD).
En conclusion, je suis entièrement satisfait de cet achat, j'ai plusieurs lecteurs de cartes mais celui-ci est vraiment de loin le plus fiable et le mieux conçu !
Now I connected the card reader to the back USB of my PC, I have no problem. I have no idea why but it works.