Transcend TS-RDF8

When using memory cards of an atypical form factor, the question of how to transfer data between external devices and a PC is raised. The omnivorous Transcend TS-RDF8 card reader, which supports SD, microSD, Compact Flash and Memory Stick drives, is designed to help resolve it.

High speed

The lion's share of the aforementioned slots is located on the front of the card reader housing. On the back, there is only a slot for MS / MSXC memory cards, used by some representatives of the Sony technology detachment, and a port for connecting a detachable cable. The device connects to a computer via USB 3.0 interface, in which case data exchange speed is provided at the level of up to 130 MB / s when reading files and up to 95 MB / s when writing them.

Data exchange

The speed of information exchange directly depends on the type of memory cards used. Thus, the maximum throughput is achieved when paired with CF flash drives, while writing and reading UHS-I class SD drives is carried out at a speed of 70-75 MB / s. The activity of the card reader during operation is signaled by a winking blue LED indicator.

The predominance of pluses

The model has only one insignificant minus — a small cable length for connecting to a computer (about 40 cm), which sometimes makes it difficult to connect the card reader to the ports on the back of the PC case. But in light of the versatility and access to downloading the RecoveRx utility, which is used to recover deleted files and create backup copies of data, as well as the affordable price, the device can be recommended for purchase by anyone without exception who needs a single solution for working with various types of storage media.