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Transcend 13in1

The Transcend 13in1 is a standard multi-format card reader. It comes in three colors: orange, blue and gray. We tested the orange model.



The blue led lights up if a card is inserted and flashes when data is transferred. The markings on top clearly show which type of card goes in which slot.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Transcend
Model No.: TS-RD13R
Controller: Genesys Logic GL819.
Interface: USB 2.0
Dimensions: 70mm x 70mm x 15mm / 2.76" x 2.76" x 0.59"
Weight: 45g / 0.099 lbs
Price: 12 EUR / 15 USD

Compatibility
Compact Flash (CF) I
Compact Flash (CF) II
Secure Digital (SD)
Secure Digital (SD) Mini
Secure Digital (SD) Micro
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick (MS) Pro
Memory Stick (MS) Duo
Multi Media Card (MMC)
xD

Extra Features: none

Performance

Secure Digital (SD) TwinMOS 2GB 150X




Secure Digital (SD) PQI 2GB 150X




Compact Flash (CF) TwinMOS 4GB 140X




Extra features

The Transcend 13in1 does not have any extra features. It just reads and writes memory cards.

Verdict

Build Quality: 95%

The Transcend 13in1 feels very solid and inserting cards goes very smoothly.

SD performance: 87%
CF performance: 54%

The SD performance was outstanding. A maximum read speed of 19.2 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 15.7 MB/s puts it right on top of the speed chart.

CF performance was also pretty good. Still a long way from the rated speed of the CF card though.

Conclusion

The Transcend is an excellent choice for SD card users. The performance for CF cards is also good. On top of that it's very well built.
Highly recommended!

 91% (SD)

 75% (CF)

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