Viking USB Flash Memory Stick Reader Memory (MSREAD/U)

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Summary: Plug and plea....
Review: I bought this product in order to get still pictures from my Sony digital camcorder onto my iMac because the Sony version was hard to get. I also have a Windows 2000 machine on which it worked okay (requires drivers loaded from CD-Rom). On the iMac though it is definitely not plug and play, it often fails to be recognized and the Mac extensions conflict with other USB devices such as my Iomega Zip drive. When working, it presents itself as a desktop folder on the Mac or a drive on a PC. On the Mac it sometimes does not appear or does not display new files. 2nd level Tech Support said I must trash the folder before removing the stick, and must powerdown the machine before unplugging the USB cable, but instructions don't mention this anywhere. Even then I still get fatal Mac errors if my Zip drive is plugged in on restart. All in all, a frustrating product to use, although I've no idea if the Sony version is any better.

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Summary: Great Product!
Review: If you have a Sony or other product that uses Memory Sticks, then this reader will work great for you! I found mine to transfer data easily and quickly between my media and my desktop. The memory fits in a spring-loaded pocket, better than many other readers (especially ones that read multiple types), and it feels secure when connected. A great product!