Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro

[Mastamarek]

hai,
I need a CF card reader that will fit in my expresscard slot in my unibody MBP. I would prefer it to be expresscard as all my USB and FW ports are taken up. I want it to be able to read CF UDMA.
thx in advance,
Marek

[MaxxuM]

The only one I've had experience with (that was worth the $$$) is this one (link (http://www.apiotek.com/Global/Product/Add-on_Card/EC-CF3Q.htm)). It was fickle, crashed my MBP and Mac Pro a few times if I tried to import directly from FCP, otherwise it worked fine. I ended up sending it back. I looked but couldn't find a vendor that sells it but I remember it wasn't cheap.

You know you can chain FW? It isn't as fast by a long shot, but it works every time.

[Scout7id]

I recently tried and returned this ADAPTER (http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SD-EXP60002-Express-Compact-Adapter/dp/B002HFGHMG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) from amazon. Kernal panics like crazy. I'm looking for the same thing and I'm wondering if I'll ever find something.

I'm now waiting on this one from Other World Computing...

Sonnet Dual CF Reader (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonnet%20Technology/CFRW2XE34/)

[wlescall]

I found 3 at OWC (http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/Search.cfm?Ntk=Primary&Ns=P_Popularity%7c1&Ne=5000&N=7106&Ntt=express+card). The Sonnet is a dual slot - but new drivers are in testing.

[BeritOlam]

I recently tried and returned this ADAPTER (http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SD-EXP60002-Express-Compact-Adapter/dp/B002HFGHMG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) from amazon. Kernal panics like crazy. I'm looking for the same thing and I'm wondering if I'll ever find something.

In my experience, Syba products are generally about one dust particle better than worthless!

[Scout7id]

In my experience, Syba products are generally about one dust particle better than worthless!

I'll certainly second that after my experience!

[Mastamarek]

bump, still looking for a good CF card reader. By this point any good CF reader will be welcomed. USB, FW, anything. lol

[MaxxuM]

Lexar (http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Compact-FireWire-Reader-RW034-001/dp/B000QU1QVG)

or

Sandisk (http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDDRX4-CFR-Sandisk-Extreme-FireWire/dp/B000I04WWY)

[Damian75]

^^^+1

I have never used and express card as I use it for eSATA but love the FW800 very solid

[wlescall]

+2 on FW800.

[Scout7id]

I settled on this one last week. Delkin Firewire Reader (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550535-REG/Delkin_Devices_DDREADER_39_Reader_39_CompactFlash_ Reader.html)

Same chipset as the Sandisk Extreme firewire and the Hoodman FW800 readers. It's FAST! Integrated cord just like the Hoodman with a FW800/FW400 adapter. I highly recommend it.