Ever stumble across a little thing that is both affordable and enjoyable/useful? When I do, I get so giddy it’s ridiculous. 😉 Today I am talking about one such item: the Kingston card reader.
For a LONG time I used the USB cord that came with my camera to upload pictures from my camera to my computer. When I went to Savannah last year, all the other photogs had snazzy little card readers and I started thinking “what’s the big benefit?” So, when I came home, I started doing some research and basically the main reason card readers are advantageous is because of the speed the pictures can be uploaded.
After finding out the benefit of a card reader, I went shopping for one. I found the Kingston card reader at Amazon and was first incredulous that it could be any good because it only cost $16 (it is now $13). However, the wonderful ratings it had convinced me to give it a try.
Wow! Was I surprised at what a little treasure I had! It was super easy to use and pulled the pictures from my card very quickly!
The reader takes multiple memory card types, including those most used by DSLRS: SD and CF (compact flash). Above you can see my Lexar Pro CF card in the reader.
Once you connect the reader to the USB cord (that comes with it), or put it in the USB port in your laptop (there is a cord for those who need extensions, like me, or just insert the short attached cord to your laptop), a dialogue box will likely open up and you can choose the program you wish to use to import. Above you can see that I am given the choice of two Organizers (because I have multiple PSE versions on my PC), Adobe Bridge (for CS5) and Lightroom. After selecting, just import as you did before.
See the two readers in the background of the above images? Those were purchased by me, to give to TWO lucky winners from today’s giveaway! I have them ready to ship out as soon as the giveaway ends.
GIVEAWAY SPECIFICS:
GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!
Thank you to all who entered. Winning comment numbers were:
Here are your random numbers:
169 131
Timestamp: 2012-02-22 20:45:08 UTCI am in the process of identifying the winners and emailing them.
To enter to win one of the two readers, simple tell me if you (primarily) edit on a desktop or a laptop. For example, I have both a desktop and a laptop, but the majority of my editing is on my desktop, so my answer would be desktop.
- One entry per person
- Entry must be left on THIS BLOG POST not at Facebook
- Giveaway ends Tuesday, February 21st at 11:00 PM
- Winners have one week to respond to my email, after which an alternate winner will be chosen
- Winners chosen via Random.org
Disclaimer: The Amazon links included in this post are affiliate links, meaning I earn up to 4% on sales made on the item or other items purchased when the link is used. I appreciate purchases made through these links because they help me pay for the giveaway prizes I personally provide here at Everyday Elements.
About Amanda
Laptop, only because my desktop is so slow!
I edit on a desktop, and am still using the USB cord. Would love a cardreader. Thanks for the giveaway!
Desktop!
I edit on a laptop.. makes it easier to tote it around because when I edit, I’m behind that computer 24/7… at least I can take it to another room 🙂
I use my desktop.
Pick me! Pick me! I use a laptop.
I use a desktop. With a nice big screen…..I would love to win this handy little gadget, anything to speed things up!
Thanks for this giveaway
I use my desktop. I would love to have one of these and not have to worry with the USB cord.
I edit on my desktop because it has a much larger screen:)
I use a desktop. I don’t own a laptop.
Desktop! It’s all I have. 🙂
I definitely use my laptop!
I use a desktop. 🙂
Laptop but we just got a desktop that I am going to start using exclusively. That is as long as I can adjust to not sittng on my comfy couch 🙂
Desktop 🙂
I upload my pictures on a laptop. I use Photoshop Elements 8 and I’m still learning how to use it! I would love to win a cardreader.
Desktop with mamouth monitor. 🙂
For now, desktop. In a week, laptop (I’m getting one for my birthday).
I do not have a laptop, so I edit only on my desktop! 🙂
I edit on my desktop because of the larger screen!
Laptop 🙂
Laptop. Love being able to edit anywhere.
Apple Desktop! Bigger screen. 😉
Laptop ….thanks!!!
A desktop–that’s all I have
I edit only on a desktop. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi Amanda – I use a laptop.
Enjoy your weekend.
I work on a desktop. Thank you for the helpful review and offering the giveaway, Amanda! Never thought of a card reader before . . .
I use my laptop
I edit exclusively on my laptop.
Thanks Amanda!
I edit on the only computer I have – a laptop.
Desktop!
Desktop only and using my cord. We don’t have a laptop anymore.
Laptop for the most part, just because I love to hang out in my comfy chair.
I only edit on a laptop right now, because that is what I have, but as soon as I can justify a new machine I will probably be moving to a desktop. I want a bigger better monitor…
Laptop, but only because I don’t have my PSE 10 for my Mac. It’ll be here soon!
Hi Amanda – I use a laptop.
I edit on my desktop. Any recommendations on a laptop to house large photo files and concurrently run PSE would be greatly appreciated!
I only use a laptop. Would love to win one of the card readers. Thanks for offering.
Laptop. It’s much more up-to-date than the old desktop. Thanks for the giveaway!
I edit on my desktop. I’ve always wondered about the card readers..now I know!! Thanks:)
I love a card reader and seems like I’m always needing a new one! I edit all my photos on my macbook pro laptop 🙂
Desktop, I CANNOT use a laptop lol. I don’t like the way the screen changes and I just can’t control anything but a mouse.
I am so surprised to see how many people edit on a laptop! I edit on my desktop.
I do 95% of my editing on my desktop. I only use my laptop to edit when I am on vacation.
I have BOTH a desktop and a laptop, but I prefer, and do most of my editing on my desktop. Thanks for the chance to win!!
thanks for sharing, Amanda!
I primarily edit on a laptop that we have attached a monitor to and use as a desktop, because the screen is broken. how’s that for confusing! 😉
Laptop!
I use my desktop for editing. I had always wondered about the benefits to using a card reader vs. downloading from the camera. Thanks for the post and thanks for hosting a giveaway!!