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White TOPRAM TRCR16 USB 2.0 card reader with a single SD slot

TOPRAM

TOPRAM TRCR16 USB 2.0 SD SDHC SDXC Card Reader White

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USB 2.0 card reader with a single slot for SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in white

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Slots1
  • Installation typeExternal
  • Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
  • Product type1 card
  • Product colorWhite
  • Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC cards for versatile media access
  • USB 2.0 interface provides broad computer compatibility
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
  • Works with Windows and Mac OS 9.2+ systems
  • Compact single-slot design suits portable use

Topram TRCR16 USB 2.0 card reader

The Topram TRCR16 is a single-slot external card reader that accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC media through a USB 2.0 connection. It is aimed at photographers, students and office users who need a simple way to move images or documents from a memory card to a Windows or Mac computer.

Thermals noise and power draw

The reader draws its power directly from the USB port and has no fan or moving parts, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to a workstation. Typical current draw stays within the standard USB 2.0 limit, leaving plenty of headroom on a laptop or desktop hub.

Behaviour under sustained load

During long bulk transfers the device maintains the USB 2.0 bulk-endpoint throughput without throttling, because there is no thermal envelope to saturate. It does not support CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC, SmartMedia or xD cards, so users with those formats will need a different adapter.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOPRAM
Model nameTRCR16
Product type1 card
Product colorWhite
Memory
Support - memory stickNo
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Slots1
Compatibility
Support - compact flashNo
Support - MMCNo
Support - SDNo
Support - smartmediaNo
Support - xdNo
Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
More details
Installation typeExternal

Questions about this item

How do I install the TRCR16 card reader and which step is often missed?

Plug the USB 2.0 connector into a free port; the reader is recognised automatically on Windows Vista and Mac OS 9.2 or later with no driver required.

What maintenance or replacement will the TRCR16 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is needed; if the USB plug or the single SD slot wears out, the whole reader is replaced.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on the TRCR16?

The USB 2.0 interface caps sustained throughput, so long copies run at USB 2.0 speeds regardless of the SDXC card rating.

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