SanDisk SmartMedia ImageMate USB Reviews

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SanDisk SmartMedia ImageMate USB
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Summary


Manufacturer: SanDisk
Features:
  • For SmartMedia (memory card not included)
  • Transfer your files more than 50x faster than using a serial cable
  • Simple to use. Just drag and drop
  • Easy to install
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    Product Type: Card Reader
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    • Average Ratings for SanDisk SmartMedia ImageMate USB

    • Value for Money1.9 stars
    • Reviewer Ratings1.9 stars
    • Overall Rating2.2 stars

    8 Reviews For SanDisk SmartMedia ImageMate USB

    • Timdjohn. 27th Dec 2002

      Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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      Good Points: Good construction, available everywhere.


      Bad Points: Dominates the market.


      General comments: Performance of my SanDisk SmartMedia ImageMate USB card reader under Win 98,ME and 2000 very spotty. would work one moment and tell me drive not found the next. So terible just used the serial connection from the camera.

      Under Windows XP it works flawlessly every time. Installation is a snap. Drivers come with XP. installs in less than 30 sec. so only use the Sandisk if you have Windows XP, PERIOD!

    • Mentor Ron. 10th Dec 2002

      Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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      I bought the SanDisk because it is sold everywhere, and is very popular. It was inexpensive and easy to install and use with Windows 98SE. However, after using it with FujiFilm cards problem-free, I tried Olympus cards. It would only read 1/2 the card (30 out of 60 pictures). I exchanged it for another identical model: same problem. I then exchanged it for a Dazzle card reader, which read both Fuji and Olympus cards fine. The price was $10 higher, but the retailer refunded the difference when it ...

    • ike. 18th Nov 2002

      Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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      I have mailed Sandisk for support, and that is a LAUGH, to say the least.
      The last time I phoned the Support Tech. told me my Computer was no good, and I should get a new Computer. He didn't know what to say when I told him I had just received my new Computer that morning.

    • Scott. 11th Nov 2002

      Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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      Plugged hot into usb port xp installed the software and had the thing working within 30 seconds. when I plug a card into the reader it launches the wizard and my pics are and my computer. Great item

    • Egypt. 6th Feb 2002

      Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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      On my system running ME I have to disconnect the Sandisk Smartmedia Imagemate, reboot the PC and then reconnect. Numerous E Mails to Sandisk for assistance have not been answered, the FAQs do not address the problem(s) - No mention of ME but loads for 2000.
      The Driver Download - Technical Support page suggest that you DO NOT USE THE INSTALLATION DISK provided with the Unit!, but use the 'native Drivers' built into ME!. Instils loads of confidence doesn't it.
      I only wish that I found t ...

    • Pepa. 17th Oct 2001

      Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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      I bought this thing cause I need faster and easier image transfer to my PC. My digital camera has serial cable.
      After half day I didn't get it working. Bad drivers?
      Didn`t help me much...

    • Hacky. 5th Sep 2001

      Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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      This product is one of the worst products i have ever worked with and the drivers do not work at all.

    • Alan Somers. Rank: Lance Corporal 27th May 2000

      Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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      Installation was a snap. I just plugged it into a USB hub connected to my USB-upgraded PowerCenter Mac clone, installed the provided software, and rebooted.

      I had a minor scare the first time I tried inserting a SmartMedia card into the reader. I got the dreaded "could not be read" dialog. However, when I clicked the "Eject" button and the driver told me to take the card out, I just pulled it out and shoved it back in again. When I did that, an "untitled" volume showed up on my desktop. I ...