Ultra Media Reader for Digital Cameras and Computers
Written: Apr 11 '06
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Pros: Easy to use-no power connctions
Cons: No Amplifier on line output
The Bottom Line: Buy-cheap at $20 and gives what you may need
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| dragon1's Full Review: Ultra Max Dashboard 5.25 (ULT30155) Card Reader |
Ultra Dashboard 5.25 (ULT30155) Card Reader
One of the computers that is in the household here(one of 3 home built) had no front panel USB ports on the front of the computer case. Since we have a digital camera also I wanted to add a Media card reader. I thought I had seen one on the TigerDirect website. I found the Ultra Dashboard and since I know Ultra makes a Quality products,this is what I bought. I noticed that at the time, that all the cables looked like they would have to go through the case and attach to USB/Firewire/Mic In/Line Out ports on the back of the motherboard/computer. S/PDIF connects to the motherboard if the it has the capabilities.
Key Features
Microdrive Bay / Internal Card Reader
CompactFlash
Memory Stick
MMC
Secure Digital (SD)
SmartMedia (SMC)
USB 2.0
FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Additional Features
Audio Line Input
Audio Microphone Input
Audio Line Output
S/PDF Ports
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
FireWire Port
OS support 98SE/NT/Me/2K/XP and Mac 9 and above
The Media Dashboard came very well packaged. Which includes
The Dashboard-a plastic holder(fits 5 1/4 Drive bay) for the well designed circuit board and all the 2 1/2 feet of wires to connect to back of the motherboard
CD with drivers for Win98SE/Me
4 self tapping screws for mounting
PC slot cover with hole for wires
Installing
Installing is easy. I first disconnect every thing from the back of the computer. I then place on my workbench or kitchen table, on it's side. Running the wires thru the 5.25 bay and mounting the Dashboard in the bay. I used the lowest bay so that I would have the wires in the closest PC slot, so I will have plenty of slack to move the wires out of the air flow. Anytime wires are added or used in a computer case , you can figure out where the air flows and you want to keep those obstructions out of that air flow. I now put the side back on and reconnect all wires.
I have tried this with both Windows Me/XP. With both systems the Media Readers and USB ports were automatically installed and working. I do not have a Windows 98SE for trying but I think you will have to use the cd to install the drivers.
With both versions when you put a Media card in, a window is opened where you can save all photos or those you choose to the computer. Another thing I like about this is that it brings the the line out and Mic outputs to the front of the computer. Now here is the only con I can really find on this. The headphones, if that is what you want to use, will need a amplifier as the sound is real low otherwise.
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