Iogear USB 3.0 Reader/Writer Supports 59 Memory Card Formats

IOGEAR, in convergence through connectivity products, announces a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Multi-Card Reader/Writer (GFR381) with data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and support for 59 different memory card formats.

Moving data at 5Gbps, it saves time and improves the efficiency of computers and the devices that capture and store digital content.

Equipped with SuperSpeed USB 3.0, IOGEAR’s multi-card reader/writer can transfer data from 59 different memory card formats (listed below). Connect to a USB 3.0 Hub or computer input and the Multi-Card Reader/Writer transfers HD and other content taken from digital cameras, smartphones, tablets and more at 5Gbps. Mmultiple memory cards may be inserted into the GFR381 for use at the same time.

A major jump from USB 2.0, USB 3.0 allows the sending and receiving of data simultaneously, through different data lanes, while requiring less power. How much faster? A 25-30GB HD movie transferred to a media device can take more than 15 minutes with USB 2.0. Using USB 3.0, that same HD movie takes only 60-70 seconds for data transfer. IOGEAR SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products work with each other and are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices and connections.

Supported Media List:

• Compact Flash/Micro Drive: CF-Type I, CF-Type II, CF-Ultra II, Microdrive, CF-Pro II, CF-Extreme, CFExtreme III, CF-PSP II, CF-Supper, CF-Ultra X
• SD/SDHC: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSDXC, SD-Pro, SD-Pleomax, SD-Pro C, Ultra II SD, Ultra II Plus SD, SD-Extreme III, SD-Ultra X, SD-Turbo, SD-Supper, SD Max, Mini SD, Mini SD-Pro, Mini SD-Pleomax, MMC, MMC-Pleomax, MMC Pro, HS-MMC, MMC Plus, MMC-Plus Turbo, RS MMC, RS MMC-Pleomax, RS MMCSpeed, RS MMC-Max, MMC Mobile, MMC Mobile-ProC, MMC Mobile-Pocketnet, MMC Micro (adapter required)
• Olympus DC Card: Olympus DC Card, Olympus DC Card(M), Olympus DC Card(H)
• MicroSD / microSDHC: microSD / microSDHC, T-Flash- Memory Stick: MS, MS-Magic Gate, MS-PRO Magic Gate, HS-MS-PRO Magic Gate, MS-DUO, MS DUO Magic Gate, MS-PRO Duo, HS-MS-PRO Duo, HS- / MS-PRO Duo Magic Gate, MS-PRO Duo-PSP, MS-PRO Duo-Gaming Memory Stick
• M2: Memory Stick Micro (M2)

For users with limited USB 3.0 ports to work with, also available is the IOGEAR SuperSpeed USB 3.0 4-Port Hub (GUH374). Connectivity is enhanced with the expansion of four USB 3.0 ports enabling SuperSpeed data transfer between a computer and up to four devices. HD cameras, USB 3.0 Multi-Card Readers, storage devices, docks, adapters, RAID configurations, printers, high resolution webcams, scanners and hard drives work more efficiently with the IOGEAR USB 3.0 4-Port Hub. The compact USB 3.0 Hub is plug-n-play and hot swappable for connecting and disconnecting of devices.

"Humans have long-pursued the greatest possible speeds in cars, planes and even factory production, and download time is no different," said Bill Nguyen, senior marketing manager at IOGEAR. "We’re an on-demand society that wants to be entertained or productive immediately and there is no faster way to access content from our devices, than with the use of USB 3.0."

Pricing for the IOGEAR USB 3.0 SuperSpeed products:

• USB 3.0 4-Port Hub (GUH374) – $49.95
• USB 3.0 Multi-Card Reader/Writer (GFR381) – $37.95