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Compact external card reader with four slots and two LED indicators

AMC (Arrow Micro Corp)

AMC AECR-05 USB 2.0 4-slot card reader

SKU CH-7XSE-MZ5AC MPN AECR-05

External USB 2.0 reader with four slots accepts 43 flash-card formats at up to 480 Mbps

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Slots4
  • Installation typeExternal
  • Compatible withCompactFlash Type I (CF-I) CompactFlash Type II (CF-II) Extr
  • Key featuresAllows data exchange from different sockets. External box de
  • Read 43 flash card formats from one device
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface transfers data at 480 Mbps
  • Four slots handle CompactFlash, SD, Memory Stick and more simultaneously
  • Pocket-sized external housing fits in a laptop bag
  • Dual LED indicators show power and read/write activity at a glance

What it is and who it is for

The AMC AECR-05 is a USB 2.0 external card reader with four slots that supports 43 flash-card formats including CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC, SD, SmartMedia and xD. It suits photographers or technicians who need to move data between many legacy media types from a single desktop device. It is not for users who only transfer modern UHS-II SD or CFexpress cards, nor for anyone who needs an internal drive-bay installation.

Capacity and headroom

The reader handles every card listed in the specifications, from high-speed CompactFlash and Memory Stick PRO Duo variants down to legacy SmartMedia and xD-Picture cards. Transfer speed is limited by the USB 2.0 interface at 480 Mbps, so large multi-gigabyte cards will take noticeably longer to copy than on a USB 3.0 or faster host. It does not support cards that require an interface newer than USB 2.0.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The unit draws all power from the USB bus and has no moving parts, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to a workstation. Two LEDs indicate power and read-write activity, giving a clear visual cue during transfers. No external power adapter is required, keeping cable clutter to a minimum.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMC
Model nameAECR-05
Memory
Support - memory stickYes
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Slots4
Size & build
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size51 × 51 × 51 mm
Compatibility
Support - compact flashYes
Support - MMCYes
Support - SDYes
Support - smartmediaYes
Support - xdYes
More details
Installation typeExternal

Questions about this item

Will this USB 2.0 reader work on my older PC that only has USB 1.1 ports?

Yes, the USB 2.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1 ports, though transfer speeds will be limited to the older port's maximum rate.

How do I know the AECR-05 is reading or writing a card correctly?

The unit has two active LED indicators; one shows power status and the other flashes when the reader is busy reading or writing data.

Does the box include adapters for MiniSD or TransFlash cards?

The reader accepts 43 flash card types directly through its four slots; MiniSD and TransFlash require separate adapters that are not included.

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