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Rectangular silver 3.5 inch internal card reader with multiple slots and USB 2.0 port

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 8-in-1 3.5" Card Reader USB 2.0

SKU CH-G7TQ-DFAPR

An 8-in-1 internal card reader for a 3.5" bay with USB 2.0 interface up to 480 Mbps

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Reads eight card formats from a single 3.5" bay
  • USB 2.0 interface delivers up to 480 Mbps transfer speed
  • Compatible with Windows 98 through Windows 8
  • Power and busy LEDs show drive activity at a glance
  • Installs in a standard 3.5" drive bay with included screws

Hetai Tech 8-in-1 3.5" Card Reader

This internal card reader fits a standard 3.5" drive bay and connects to a motherboard USB 2.0 header. It accepts eight memory-card formats including SD, MMC, CF, MS, XD and TF cards. The unit adds a front-panel USB 2.0 port with transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Active LEDs show power and read-write activity.

Desktop users adding legacy card support

Builders restoring older systems running Windows 98 through Windows 8 will find native compatibility. The single-slot design reads only one card at a time, so photographers needing simultaneous multi-card ingest should consider a different device. Laptop owners and small-form-factor builds without a 3.5" bay cannot install this unit.

Single active slot limitation

Only one inserted card is recognised at any moment; the reader does not expose multiple drive letters concurrently. This constraint defines the workflow for anyone offloading several cards in sequence.

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Price $23.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5-inch front-panel bay in my case accept this card reader?

The unit is designed for a standard 3.5-inch drive bay and includes mounting screws for a secure fit.

Which motherboard header do I connect the internal cable to, and what is the common mistake?

Connect the cable to a USB 2.0 header; the frequent error is plugging it into a USB 3.0 header, which will not work.

The note says only one slot is active at a time — does that mean the slots wear out faster?

No, the limitation is electrical, not mechanical; each slot handles normal insertions without extra wear.

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