ProMaster introduces its new MultiReader 3.0, a multi-in-one card reader using the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, providing transfer rates up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 connection. The reader supports common memory cards, including CompactFlash (CF) Type 1/2, SD/SDHC, microSD/SDHC, miniSD, MS, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo and xD PictureCard. The MultiReader 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. It has LED power and activity indicator. The readers works with Windows, Mac OS 9.0 or later and Linux 2.4.x. It is priced at $49.95. [PhotographyBLOG]

Verbatim announced three new memory card readers, including two Universal Card Readers and a Pocket Card Reader. With a sleek and modern design, the Universal Card Readers are available in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 versions. The Pocket Card Reader uses USB 2.0 interface. These card readers support SD/SDHC, mini SD, microSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo, MS Micro (M2), MMC. The Universal Card Readers add support for CompactFlash Type I/II and xD cards. The price is $9.99 for Pocket Card Reader, $14.99 for USB 2.0 Universal Card Reader and $24.99 for USB 3.0

SanDisk adds to its ImageMate line the new all-in-one USB 3.0 memory card reader. The stylish, sleek reader supports all popular card formats, including UDMA 7 enabled CompactFlash, SD, UHS-I SDHC/SDXC, microSD/SDHC/SDXC,  mini SD/SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick/PRO/Duo/PRO Duo. The new USB 3.0 ImageMate offers up to 500MB/s transfer speed, thank to USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 interface as well. The device comesw ith a detachable metal stand. You can get one from Amazon for $47.99. [SanDisk 1|2]

      USRobotics launches the new USR8420 all-in-one USB 3.0 memory card reader with dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots. The reader uses USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface for 10 times faster transfer speed than USB 2.0. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The USRobotics USR8420 offers one SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot, one CompactFlash/MicroDrive slot, one Memory Stick slot and a slot that supports SD, MMC and Memory Stick cards, allowing two cards of the same type to be accessed at the same time. The reader supports all new card formats including SDHC with UHS, CF with UDMA,

Lexar launches the new Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader that makes use of USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology to deliver high-speed performance. The dual-slot card reader supports CompactFlash (CF) UDMA, SDXC, and SDHC Ultra High Speed-I (UHS-I) as well as CF, SD/SDHC memory cards. With USB 3.0 interface, Lexar’s new reader offers up to 500MB/s transfer speed. It can transfer content from both SD and CF cards simultaneously, and allows for easy file transfer from one card to another. The Dual-Slot Reader has a pop-up mechanism that lets users close the reader when not in use,

As the world is moving from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0, multi-in-one memory card reader also joins the crowd. Brando‘s new USB 3.0 SuperSpeed card reader utilizes the USB 3.0 interface to deliver a transfer rate of up to 92.22MB/s for read and 62.17MB/s for write. The reader offers two SD/SDHC slots and microSD/SDHC slots, as well as Memory Stick PRO DUO, Memory Stick Micro/M2, CompactFlash and xD slots. The USB 3.0 card reader is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It measures 80 x 80 x 15mm. The price is $25. Card Types and Support Highest Capacity: SD (2GB) / SD HIGH SPEED (2GB) /

Silicon Power has released the new Stylish USB reader and microSDHC combo pack that includes a microSDHC reader and a 16GB microSDHC memory card. The reader weighs less than 3g and combines pure white and sky blue colors. You can easily attach this tiny card reader to the purse, keychain or cell phone. [siliconpower]

Other than the four-slot SD card reader, Elecom also releases the MR-SMC06 microSD/SDHC memory card reader with two card slots. The reader looks like a USB flash drive and uses USB 2.0 interface. It supports TransFlash, microSD, and microSDHC Class 2/4/6 up to 32GB. The Elecom MR-SMC06 costs 1400 Yen and is available in black and white. [elecom]

Alongside the new SD and SDHC memory cards, Sony introduces the MRW-F3 a USB card reader for both Memory Stick and SD memory cards. The reader supports Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS PRO-HG and SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC as well as  Memory Stick Micro, microSD/SDHC card via adapter. The Sony MRW-F3 can be used with Sony’s PlayStation 3 and BD recorders. It will be released on 10 November for 1400 Yen. [sony]

Silicon Power introduces a new multi-in-one memory card reader that is called the ALL IN ONE. The new reader uses USB 2.0 interface nad offers five card slots that can read and write simultaneously. It supports CF Type 1, SD/SDHC, miniSD/SDHC (via adapter), microSD/SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO/Duo/PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro (via adapter). The ALL IN ONE measures 74.5X60.5X22.5mm and weighs 50g. [siliconpower]