In a moment of utter clumsiness I managed to knock my laptop off the table (admittedly from a low height) onto the floor. Unfortunately there was a SD card reader in the computer's USB port which took the full brunt of the fall. Luckily, the laptop was unharmed (these Macs are made of sturdy stuff!), but the card reader was completely obliterated. A few clicks later I had ordered a new card reader online, this time made by Fujifilm.

Cost, Design, and Appearance
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Price-wise, the card reader retails at only £2.99 from amazon.co.uk - placing it amongst the cheapest in its class. The reader is compatible with both regular SD cards and the newer 'SDHC' (high capacity) ones, plus it will work straight from the box with either PC or Mac. From a design perspective, the reader is small and ultra-pocketable - it also weighs very little. In the hand, the reader feels generally tough and also looks smart with its shiny black plastic outer shell. SD cards are inserted into the right hand side of the device, and the process feels smooth without any excess scraping on the card itself.

When in use, a small light illuminates on the bottom edge of the reader, which handily serves as a reminder that you shouldn't suddenly pull the device out of your computer. The USB end of the reader is protected by a removable transparent plastic cap, which keeps the product dust free when not in use.

Final Word
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I've had no problems with the card reader in the five months that i've owned it (even though it has been lost and subsequently found several times!). Overall, the Fujifilm SDHC card reader is a reliable and well made product which is available at a very reasonable price - recommended.