micheal, i am was also lookin aroun 4 a card reader, especially after the built in 1 on my lap top stopped workin, i also take alot of photos and im deciding on buying a canon M30 Portable storage device, its perfect as it uses a similar batter as my canon camera, and connects instantly 2 a cpu/laptop...
i know its avery expensive option but is something that could be quite useful..
Canon M30 storage - SLR accessory
The Canon M30 are also expected to be popular with the increasing body of every-day photographers looking for new ways to store and display favourite shots and extend storage capacity whilst away from the computer. This is the EOS accessory many Canon professionals have been asking us for, said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. As well as extending pro photographer back-up and storage capacity, there is no doubt the Canon M30 will appeal to amateur photographers looking for more flexible, enjoyable and portable alternatives to the traditional photo album."
Canon M30 back up - Reliability and security
Designed for professional use, the Canon media storage M30 is robust, reliable and secure. The 1.8-inch HDD is chosen for its stability and superior protection features and both units are protected with a tough, rugged magnesium alloy outer casing. To avoid corruption, files are validated during upload from memory card. To prevent unauthorised access, images and other files can be protected with an up to 8 digit password.
Canon media storage M30 features
30 GB hard disk
3.7-inch ultra-bright TFT screen with 160Ί viewing angle
CompactFlash and SecureDigital card reader
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
Extended PictBridge functionality
4 - 8 digit image file password protection
1/8-inch audio-out headphone jack
Support for multiple image, video and sound file formats
Including Canon RAW, MPEG, MP3 and WAV support
Im hoping 2 pick this up from dubai cheap when im on holiday there next month... +-$450