USB OTG bridges are getting old and slow... especially since none of the manufacturers has tried to take advantage of the Hi-Speed USB silicons. Regardless, Memorex has a good USB OTG implementation that is both functional and economical for those who think the SmartDisk FotoChute is severely overpriced.
The new $55 Memorex TravelLink (yes a USB OTG device) comes equipped with a versatile 8-in-1 card reader in addition to two USB ports (source and target). So, you pick the files you want for transfers on the 3-line monochrome LCD, and then begin the download, at (sigh) USB 1.1 speed. What makes this somewhat special is the built-in flash reader, which is convenient in situations where the proprieatary camera cable is not available.
We strongly believe the TravelLink is a lot more useful to photographers if it has Hi-Speed USB. Developers, pls listen.About Everything USB
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