The MAUSB-100 offers unrivalled speed and flexibility. Using removable xD-Picture Cards of any capacity for file storage it enables complete expandability. Not just image data can be transported but all digital file formats. And it is fast too. Thanks to USB 2.0 compatibility, file transfer is incredibly swift (also compatible with USB 1.1). Suitable for both PC and Mac users, the MAUSB-100 is automatically recognized as an external storage device by most OS versions. About the size of a lighter, the innovative helper can also clip onto a key ring to provide the ultimate in unimpeded mobility, speed and convenience - no matter where you are. The reader can plug directly into the computer's USB port or via the provided USB extension cable.
1 Handy xD reader
For twenty bucks, you can't go wrong. Plugs into your USB port, and the computer recognizes it as just another drive. It's sized just like one of those key chain USB devices, but you chose how much memory it has by plugging in your own xD memory card. I pop the xD card out of my camera, put it in the reader, slide the latch and plug it into the computer's USB port to down load my pictures. Slick.
2 Olympus getting it right!
I read with concern the large number of reviews in which users have problenms with flash drives including this Olympus MAUSB100.
Could these user failures be related to misuse or improper shutdown?? Am using it with Win98 and it works just as advertised. I download my photos and then follow the disconnect procedure. Have also uploaded and downloaded mp3 files...again with 100% success. The unit does get very warm and this does concern me, however, being aware of this issue forces me to not leave it active any longer than the task requires. Afterall, it isn't a true hard drive and should be treated with care. Fuji also has a very reliable unit with similar features. I do like this product and will most likely purchase a 2nd one....
