StarTech Internal Card Reader USB 3.0 UHS-II 3.5in Bay, TAA (35FCREADBU3)

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Key Features

• USB 3.0 MULTI-CARD READER: This Internal USB 3.0 Multi-Card Reader fits into any 3.5in drive bay and connects internally to a 20-pin motherboard header; Access the most popular flash card formats from a desktop computer; 20-pin IDC cable and screws incl.
• WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Supports CompactFlash type I, SD/miniSD/microSD/SDHC/SDXC, MMC/RS-MMC/HS-MMC/MMCmobile/MMCplus/MMCmicro/HC-MMC, MemoryStick (MS/MS Duo/HS-MS/MS PRO/MS PRO Duo/MS PRO-HG Duo/MS-ROM/M2), and xD Picture card; Front facing USB 3.0 port
• SIMULTANEOUS SLOT ACCESS: This internal multi-card reader supports access to four different card slots simultaneously (excluding same type media), allowing you to conveniently copy files from or between different media cards at the same time
• CONVENIENT SETUP: OS independent supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux; Built-in Power and Activity LEDs; Ideal for saving, editing & transferring content in videography, photography, podcasting, YouTube & social media
• THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this TAA compliant internal multi-card reader is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual assistance

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