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Silver rectangular internal card reader with four front slots and a USB port

Cables Unlimited

Cables Unlimited USB-1610 4-slot internal USB 2.0 card reader

SKU CH-NEQT-8M6C5 MPN USB-1610

Internal 3.5-inch card reader with four slots for CompactFlash, SD, Memory Stick, MMC and SmartMedia plus a front USB 2.0 port

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Slots4
  • Installation typeInternal
  • Product typeAll-in-one
  • Compatible withCompact Flash Card 8 MB ~ 1G,Smart Media Card 8 MB ~ 128 MB,
  • Key featuresAdds one high speed USB 2.0 port to the front of your PC for
  • Reads CF, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and SmartMedia cards
  • Adds a front-access USB 2.0 port for convenient connections
  • Fits a standard 3.5" drive bay to save desk space
  • Hot-swap and plug-and-play with no external power needed
  • Works with Windows 98SE through Vista and Mac OS 9.2+

All-in-one card reader for legacy media

The Cables Unlimited USB-1610 fits a 3.5" internal bay and provides four slots covering CompactFlash, SmartMedia, MMC, Memory Stick and SD cards. It targets users who still transfer images or data from older cameras, audio recorders or embedded devices that use these formats. The reader connects to a motherboard USB 2.0 header and adds one front-accessible high-speed port for additional peripherals.

Tool-free bay mount with header cable

Installation requires an open 3.5" drive bay and a free internal USB 2.0 header on the motherboard. The unit slides in and secures with standard case screws; no external power brick is needed because it draws bus power. The main issue builders encounter is a missing or occupied header on modern boards, which forces a choice between this reader and other front-panel USB devices.

USB 2.0 ceiling and card capacity limits

The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface tops out at 480 Mb/sec, so large RAW batches move noticeably slower than on a USB 3.0 reader. Supported card capacities stop at 1 GB for CompactFlash and Microdrive, 128 MB for SmartMedia and MMC, 512 MB for standard Memory Stick, and 128 MB for standard SD, making the device unsuitable for current high-capacity cards.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCABLES UNLIMITED
Model nameUSB-1610
Product typeAll-in-one
Memory
Support - memory stickYes
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Slots4
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withCompact Flash Card 8 MB ~ 1G,Smart Media Card 8 MB ~ 128 MB, Multi Media Card 8 MB ~ 128 MB, Memory Stick 8 MB ~ 512 MB, Secure Digital Card 16 MB ~ 128 MB, IBM Microdrive 340 MB ~ 1 GB, Memory stick Card 4 MB ~ 128 MB, Memory stick PRO Card 256 MB ~ 1G
Support - compact flashYes
Support - MMCYes
Support - SDYes
Support - smartmediaYes
More details
Installation typeInternal

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the USB-1610 is working after installing it in a 3.5" drive bay?

The reader appears as a removable drive in Windows Explorer or on the Mac desktop when a supported card such as Compact Flash or SD is inserted, and the front USB 2.0 port becomes active for other devices.

What comes with the USB-1610 and what must I source separately?

The unit includes the four-slot internal reader designed for a 3.5" bay; you must supply a USB 2.0 header cable to connect it to the motherboard and any memory cards you wish to read.

Which card types does the USB-1610 actually support so I know if my media will work?

It reads Compact Flash up to 1GB, SmartMedia up to 128MB, MMC up to 128MB, Memory Stick up to 512MB, SD up to 128MB, IBM Microdrive up to 1GB and Memory Stick PRO up to 1GB.

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