Chieftec CRD-501 card reader USB 2.0 Black vs Lindy 42834 card reader USB 2.0 Black

Comparison of CRD-501, 42834

13 specifications	A Chieftec CRD-501 card reader USB 2.0 Black Model CRD-501 View product	B Lindy 42834 card reader USB 2.0 Black Model 42834 View product
Performanceidentical
Supported drive baysKnown for one	3.5"	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one	480 Mbit/s	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	270 g	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista Mac 9.x Linux 2.4	Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	101 x 91 x 25 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of slotsKnown for one	4	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source

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