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The Copy Cruiser Plus USB is a USB device with a copy of the additional comfort of a 8-in-1 card reader. The device is copied from one storage device to another or from one memory device to a USB flash drive, without the need for a PC. This OTG (On-The-Go) USB technology is very useful, and the USB Copy Cruiser Plus proves to be just that, useful. For the small foot-print and compact Grae only graer then your palm, the product is good, is easy to use and provides clear and precise feedback.

When I received the USB Copy Cruiser Plus I was surprised how small and the device was easy - add three AAA batteries, and I was playing and test. The feeling of the USB Copy Cruiser Plus is beautiful, fits well in the hand and custom push-button navigation setup is simple to use and has a nice tactile feel. This is a 4x20 LCD display that is easy to read and medium-or low light, bright light could prove a little challenging, but probably without LCD back lighting.

The memory card slots are on the upper left corner of the unit, which The top side of the USB Copy Cruiser Plus. There are three USB ports on the left side, where two ports used to connect to standalone devices such as MP3 players, cameras, flash drives and other mass storage, and a third USB port for PC USB connection.

The Copy Cruiser Plus is 2.0 High-Speed USB-compatible when connected to a PC /MAC and is used as a card reader. I said, you can not have access to USB devices via the USB Copy Cruiser Plus when connected to the PC, while this operation only the card reader works, and at 2.0 High Speed. Often there is limited USB ports on laptops, and it would be nice to not only the card reader ports, but also on USB devices, the Copy Cruiser when connected to a host computer. The card reader supports Compact Flash Type I /II, Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and Secure Digital cards. The USB Copy Cruiser Plus supports and recognizes all the FAT file system (FAT12, FAT 16 and FAT32), but not NTFS, which makes sense, since FAT file systems are universal, and NTFS is only Windows compatible.

The USB Copy Cruiser Plus on the expected level. The menu screen is very easy to read and navigate. The display will immediately say that if you have a memory card or USB device is with logos on the upper side of the screen. From that point on, the Arrow keys for navigation in a single device, and once up there spinning logo color to indicate the device is selected. Next You Arrow "right" to the device, then simply select files or folders to copy over the center circle key, the Enter key. I believe that the user interface is very logical, since all queries and commands required for a task. Once launched, the USB Copy Cruiser Plus shows the exact file copied and a time-bar indicates when the file is complete, then moves on to the next file to be copied. After completion, the unit will be "finished." To copy from memory card to memory card you must "double" instead of "copy" command, which is used when copying to a USB Flash drive.

The data transfer speeds, where again acceptable and good for the proper application and use. Since the USB Copy Cruiser Plus is not high-speed USB 2.0 for the transfer from the memory-storage device to another, I saw the following during our informal test: Memory Stick to USB flash drive; 321Kb/sec , Compact Flash-to-USB flash drive; 296Kb/sec And when connected to a PC, where rates in the near 2.2MB/sec. I have here a significant slowdown when copying memory card to memory card, for example, Memory Stick on Compact Flash, transfer rates dropped to 4.6Kb/sec. Although the speed is not the first priority with this product, it is clear that convenience and ease of use is a priority and Aleratec has succeeded in this endeavor.

The USB Copy Cruiser Plus is a good product for someone in the lurch. It is the ability to copy a number of USB Flash memory devices, or vice versa provides for a "must have" for professionals on the go. The copier simplifies the process for the many tasks, including photographers looking to off-load data from their digital camera, fast data between people without a computer to boot, or use as a one-to-one USB Flash drive duplicator.

In conclusion, if you want to invest money in a multi-card reader you should be a little more money and buy the USB Copy Cruiser Plus from Aleratec. Along with the fast USB 2.0 high-speed card reader, USB Copy Cruiser Plus also offers a wealth of functions and duplicate copy that you find will quickly become a valuable tool. Ideal for the professional and go at the right price at around $ 65USD, this small USB and memory card readers and copiers, is a good investment for your office arsenal of digital products.

Reviewed by: Gmo 9th Permalink April 2006 with images: http://getusb.info/?p=175

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