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Silver rectangular internal card reader with four front slots and a USB port

Cables Unlimited

Cables Unlimited USB-1610 4-slot internal USB 2.0 card reader

SKU CH-NEQT-8M6C5 MPN USB-1610

Internal 3.5-inch card reader with four slots for CompactFlash, SD, Memory Stick, MMC and SmartMedia plus a front USB 2.0 port

  • TypeAll-in-one
  • Slots4
  • Installation TypeInternal
  • InterfaceUSB 2.0
  • CompatibilityCompact Flash Card 8MB ~ 1G,Smart Media Card 8MB ~ 128MB, Mu
  • Support - Compact FlashYes
  • Reads CF, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and SmartMedia cards
  • Adds a front-access USB 2.0 port for convenient connections
  • Fits a standard 3.5" drive bay to save desk space
  • Hot-swap and plug-and-play with no external power needed
  • Works with Windows 98SE through Vista and Mac OS 9.2+

All-in-one card reader for legacy media

The Cables Unlimited USB-1610 fits a 3.5" internal bay and provides four slots covering CompactFlash, SmartMedia, MMC, Memory Stick and SD cards. It targets users who still transfer images or data from older cameras, audio recorders or embedded devices that use these formats. The reader connects to a motherboard USB 2.0 header and adds one front-accessible high-speed port for additional peripherals.

Tool-free bay mount with header cable

Installation requires an open 3.5" drive bay and a free internal USB 2.0 header on the motherboard. The unit slides in and secures with standard case screws; no external power brick is needed because it draws bus power. The main issue builders encounter is a missing or occupied header on modern boards, which forces a choice between this reader and other front-panel USB devices.

USB 2.0 ceiling and card capacity limits

The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface tops out at 480 Mb/sec, so large RAW batches move noticeably slower than on a USB 3.0 reader. Supported card capacities stop at 1 GB for CompactFlash and Microdrive, 128 MB for SmartMedia and MMC, 512 MB for standard Memory Stick, and 128 MB for standard SD, making the device unsuitable for current high-capacity cards.

Highlights

  • Reads CF, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and SmartMedia cards
  • Adds a front-access USB 2.0 port for convenient connections
  • Fits a standard 3.5" drive bay to save desk space
  • Hot-swap and plug-and-play with no external power needed
  • Works with Windows 98SE through Vista and Mac OS 9.2+

Specifications

BrandCABLES UNLIMITED
ModelUSB-1610
TypeAll-in-one
Slots4
Installation TypeInternal
InterfaceUSB 2.0
CompatibilityCompact Flash Card 8MB ~ 1G,Smart Media Card 8MB ~ 128MB, Multi Media Card 8MB ~ 128MB, Memory Stick 8MB ~ 512MB, Secure Digital Card 16MB ~ 128MB, IBM Microdrive 340MB ~ 1GB, Memory stick Card 4MB ~ 128MB, Memory stick PRO Card 256MB ~ 1G
Support - Compact FlashYes
Support - Memory StickYes
Support - MMCYes
Support - SDYes
Support - SmartMediaYes
FeaturesAdds one high speed USB 2.0 port to the front of your PC for easy access
Supports WIN98se/ME/2000/XP/Vista Mac os V9.2 or higher
Transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface can be up to 480 Mb/sec (Max)
Internal 3.5" drive bay design to save desktop space.
Supports Hot-Swapping and Plug and Play function.
USB Bus powered; no external power required.
Supports Mass Storage Class Drive
No driver installation required for Windows ME, Windows XP and Vista
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the USB-1610 is working after installing it in a 3.5" drive bay?

The reader appears as a removable drive in Windows Explorer or on the Mac desktop when a supported card such as Compact Flash or SD is inserted, and the front USB 2.0 port becomes active for other devices.

What comes with the USB-1610 and what must I source separately?

The unit includes the four-slot internal reader designed for a 3.5" bay; you must supply a USB 2.0 header cable to connect it to the motherboard and any memory cards you wish to read.

Which card types does the USB-1610 actually support so I know if my media will work?

It reads Compact Flash up to 1GB, SmartMedia up to 128MB, MMC up to 128MB, Memory Stick up to 512MB, SD up to 128MB, IBM Microdrive up to 1GB and Memory Stick PRO up to 1GB.

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