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.
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I edit on a desktop – thanks!
I’m a desktop girl!
I edit on a desktop. Thanks for the great giveaway!! 🙂
I’m a desktop gal!
I do my editing on a laptop
My email address wasn’t right on the other post…
I do my editing in a laptop
I edit on a desktop. Thanks for the giveaway!
Laptop!
I primarily edit on my huge iMac desktop and only on my Macbook if I’m traveling. Great giveaway!
Amanda, I appreciate so much all your tutorials. I look forward to seeing your email in my inbox 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
I use a desktop!
Converting to a desktop, but for now, a laptop.
I use a laptop but cant wait to get a desktop 🙂 Thanks!!
I use a desktop. Thanks for your generosity!
I use a desktop.
I would be using my desk top..Sounds like a great little tool.
I edit on a desktop. Thanks so much for a chance to win.
I use a desktop, too! Thanks!
Desktop, all the way!!
Laptop…
Congratulations, Sandy!! You’re one of the winners of a Kingston card reader!
Laptop for me!
I edit on a laptop!
Lap Top. I so am saving my money for an I Mac…..
I’m a laptop girl.
Being a creature of comfort, I edit at whichever computer suits how I feel. During the day, I’ll usually edit on my desktop PC but at night, when I want to watch TV but can’t tear myself away from my hobby, I’ll use my laptop. My desktop has a much bigger monitor, but by the end of the day, my body needs “comfort” win out over everything else.
Appreciate the day and thanks for the chance to share. :0)
I also use my desk top
I edit on a desktop!
I edit on a desktop. Love the give away!!
I edit on a laptop
I edit on my laptop 😀
I’m a laptop girl1
Desktop, Thanks for the chance to win.
Laptop primarily and netbook at night in front of the TV.
I use my laptop — thanks for the chance!!
I do all of mine on my laptop .. thanks
I edit on my desktop
I always edit on my desktop, because:
A.) It’s a Mac, and
B.) I don’t have a laptop ;0)
I edit on my iMac (desktop)! Thanks.
Desktop!
Laptop for editing 🙂
I use my laptop for all my editing. Thanks!
I edit on a desktop for my editing. Thank you for the opportunity!
Desktop editor here!
I use a desktop because my laptop would never be able to handle editing software, but my 16 year old daughter uses her new Macbook Pro and loves it.
I edit on my laptop. Thanks so much!!
I’m a laptop user
I’m a desktop girl for a majority of my editing. I miss the ease of a card reader when I use my netbook. Thanks!
I use my desktop! I really need this!
Desktop!
I edit on my MacBook now, but when I get my new iMac, I’m pretty sure I’ll be a desktop girl. That’ll be a fabulous day 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
Desktop! Thanks for the chance to win. Love your site by the way; keeps me from pulling out all my hair!
Laptop for this girl, thanks the chance to win!
Laptop! Thank you!!