Why do all card readers seem to suck?

tim wrote in post #16613672
This Transcend USB 3 reader (works on 2.0) is good. I've had it a year or so, no problems.

Reviews are most often done by grumpy people, not happy customers.

I have the older USB2.0 transend TS-RDP8W multicard reader. Had it for three years works faultlessly.

I have had zero problems with my Kingston USB 3.0 card reader. Seems to have a solid build and is FAST!

I use a Dynex card reader for my cards which are the mini SDs but it does have a slot for the micro SD cards that are used in phones. No provision for a CF card, guess if I ever get a camera that uses compact flash I'll need to buy one specifically for that media.

I'm really in the minority. I,ve never used a card reader - I transfer directly from the camera to the 'puter using EOS Utility. Takes longer but has never failed in seven years, and the USB pins never seem to bend.

Glenn NK wrote in post #16615788
I'm really in the minority. I,ve never used a card reader - I transfer directly from the camera to the 'puter using EOS Utility. Takes longer but has never failed in seven years, and the USB pins never seem to bend.

I did this for a very long time. The only reason that I have and use a card reader today is that I was asked to provide a family member with a Christmas wish list a couple of years ago. I had it on my B&H list, but I probably would never have ordered it myself.