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Compact black external card reader with silver accents

VERBATIM

VERBATIM 97706 Universal Card Reader USB 3.0

SKU CH-ACN7-710SV MPN 97706

A USB 3.0 external card reader transferring photos up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 while supporting CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick, MMC.

  • TypeFlash Reader
  • ColorBlack
  • FeaturesHost Interface: USB 3.0Color: Silver,BlackForm Factor: Exter
  • Package Contents93909R
  • Transfers up to 10× faster with USB 3.0
  • Reads SDXC, CompactFlash and many other card types
  • Works immediately on Windows and Mac without drivers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports
  • Silver-and-black external design needs no assembly

Universal Card Reader USB 3.0

The Verbatim 97706 is an external flash reader that connects through a USB 3.0 host interface. It accepts a broad range of legacy and current card formats including CompactFlash Type I and II, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick variants, MMC and xD-Picture Card. Photographers and archivists who still work with older media can transfer files without hunting for format-specific adapters. The device requires no driver installation on Windows or macOS.

Thermals noise and power draw

The reader draws bus power from the USB port and has no moving parts, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to the host system. Power consumption stays within the limits of the USB 3.0 specification during active transfers and drops to idle levels when no card is inserted. No external power supply or active cooling is needed for normal desktop or laptop use. The aluminium-coloured shell helps dissipate the small amount of warmth generated.

Bundled accessory 93909R

The package includes item 93909R, which provides the physical connection to the host computer. This cable enables the advertised plug-and-play operation on Windows 7, XP, 2000, Vista and Mac OS X 10.1 or later. No software disc or licence key is supplied, so the reader relies entirely on the operating system's built-in mass-storage drivers. The accessory does not add any encryption, backup utility or card-recovery application.

Highlights

  • Transfers up to 10× faster with USB 3.0
  • Reads SDXC, CompactFlash and many other card types
  • Works immediately on Windows and Mac without drivers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports
  • Silver-and-black external design needs no assembly

Specifications

BrandVerbatim America, LLC
Model97706
TypeFlash Reader
ColorBlack
FeaturesHost Interface: USB 3.0Color: Silver,BlackForm Factor: ExternalRecycled: NoRecycled Content: 0%Post-consumer-waste%: 0%Assembly Required: NoGreen Compliant: YesCountry of Origin: China
Package Contents93909R
Shipping weight0.46 kg
Package size343 × 267 × 133 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 97706 card reader and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB 3.0 connector into a compatible port on your Windows or Mac system; the step people miss is confirming the port actually runs at USB 3.0 speed rather than falling back to USB 2.0.

What maintenance or replacement will the 97706 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; if the USB cable or connector wears out, the whole unit is replaced as a single external device.

Which limit appears first during sustained high-volume transfers on the 97706?

The USB 3.0 host interface caps sustained throughput, so transfer speed plateaus at the bus limit before any card media becomes the bottleneck.

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