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Old motherboard and memory card!!

Sabi — Sat, 08 Jan 2005 21:56:26 GMT

Hi All;

I have a PC with old motherboard which has no memory card slut but 2 USB ports at the back (already being used)
I want to download and view some pics from a memory card.

Does anyone know how to do that? Do I need particular software or a device to link to the motherboard for memory card? If so what is it called and where do I get it from in UK?

By the way I useWindow XP

Thanks a lot

Sabi

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

kee-lo_ — Sat, 08 Jan 2005 22:15:37 GMT

All you need is this

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

robpaxton — Sat, 08 Jan 2005 22:15:40 GMT

You need a USB memory card reader - make sure you get one that will read your type of card as there are about half a dozen different types of memory card. Have a look at places like www.crucial.com/uk www.amazon.co.uk and www.savastore.com

If you dont want to disconnect one of your other USB devices then you'll need either a USB hub or an extra PCI USB card. If you have a spare PCI slot available then I'd go for the PCI card as you'll find that you will get a high speed card very cheaply.

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

Sabi — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 02:09:52 GMT

Kee-lo and Rob;

Thank you so much for your useful and prompt replis.

I have two different memory cards!
The one from my digital camera is "SD" and short in size.
The other one from my camcorder is "S10" and longer.

Do I need to have two "USB Memory Card readers" or is there a compatible one for both?
Also do I need a software to download the pics from memory cards?

Thanks again.

Sabi

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

robpaxton — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 02:19:30 GMT

No shouldn't need two readers, just get a one like the 8 in one reader on http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/partspecs.asp?imodule=CTR8ACPU2&cat= although you'll have to check the S10 card as it's not a card I've ever heard of.

You can copy, print, and view your images with Windows XP so you don't really need any software.

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

Sabi — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 13:09:23 GMT

Hi Rob;

The "S10" was written on the memory card from my Sony camcorder. However I looked in the manual and found N50 in Memory Stick section!! Does it make more sense?

As you can guess, I am not a computer expert and my knowledge is limited but I am learning a lot from you guys. Thanks

So can I run this through with you again: do I need to buy two things? a) 8 in 1USB card reader b) USB hob for connecting more devices.
Also can you please tell me how to find out if I have extra PCI slot? I don't have a clue where to look for it !!!

Thanks a lot for your help again.

Sabi

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

robpaxton — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 13:25:42 GMT

The N50 doesn't make much sense to me either as it's a Sony camcorder does it look like this:

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

kee-lo_ — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 18:04:11 GMT

If you need that sort of functionality, I would suggest getting a 9-in-1 reader from ebuyer, they're going for < £10

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

Sabi — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:38:45 GMT

Hi Rob;

Thank you for the clear pic

Yes my one is the same. The size is 2" ( 5cm) in length. The discription at the back reads: MSA-8A 0227S10 and where it is made.
So what do they call and can I use it in multiple reader?

Cheers Rob
Sabi

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

Sabi — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:56:11 GMT

Thanks Kee-lo

The price is good. I will certaily look into it.

Sabi:smileyhappy:

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

robpaxton — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 02:02:54 GMT

Excellent - both the multi readers Kee-Lo & I recommended will read your cards. And that type in the picture is just called 'Memory Stick'

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

kee-lo_ — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 15:42:25 GMT

They're getting cheaper now too....

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

jammold — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:57:20 GMT

LOL In Staples the Lexar SD/MMC and Memory Stick Reader is now £19.99 - good eh! LOL Shameless self-promotion!

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

kee-lo_ — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:12:40 GMT

"If that James Mold was to come to my house and go on about Staples I'd say OI, JAMES NOOOOOO, you can't come to my gaff and tell me my VAIO is cheapah"!

"And you'd have a right to too Frank"

Good old Harry Enfield.

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

robpaxton — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:03:48 GMT

LOL In Staples the Lexar SD/MMC and Memory Stick Reader is now £19.99 - good eh! LOL Shameless self-promotion!

You robbers The Crucial one is only £9.39 + £3.35 p&p

Re: Old motherboard and memory card!!

kee-lo_ — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:47:16 GMT

Yeah thats a rip off !