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Review on Transcend TS RDF5R SDHC MicroSDHC Reader by Sean Flint

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Disappointed, now annoyed

I bought this unit on July 5, 2018. Finally, a few weeks ago I needed it but it is NOT showing up on my system! in many ways and even updated the firmware from the Transcend site, but nothing works. As if he didn't exist. Unfortunately, Revain's return window is already closed, otherwise it will be returned as soon as possible. - - - - - -Update for anyone who might help! My system is running Windows 7 Ultimate x64. I have half a dozen SD cards that I have used before and they have all been in good condition. Before I threw this card reader in the trash, I decided to look for an under-the-hood solution. Device Manager showed the Transcend reading list under drives, but I still didn't have the contents list in Windows Explorer. So I went into Disk Management and on a whim assigned the Transcend reader a drive letter (any unused letter will do). Voila! Suddenly everything works/shows as it should. I have double checked all my SD cards and all the contents and labels of the cards are the same as I left them and copying some test files to each card when installed in a Transcend reader worked great. I'm downgrading my rating from one to three. Stars - but no higher - as there is absolutely NO reason why Transcend shouldn't have stated the above anywhere on their packaging or product description here on Revain.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • I'm worried