The days of buying card readers for more money than a ticket to a Jimmy Buffett concert will soon be history. Put this small-in-size, but big-in-functionality toy on your wish list. The MediaGear Mini AllCards will let you pop in and read (or write to) 15 types of memory cards, including MMC, MS, MS MagicGate, MS Pro MagicGate, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, MS Select, SD, xD PLUS RS-MMC, Mini SD, MS Duo MagicGate, MS Pro Duo MagicGate, and TransFlash (the last six need adaptors). The Mini AllCards also has a recessed USB 2.0 cable built in; you won't have to worry that Fido thinks the cord would make a great chew toy.

All this, and it costs just a cool $19.99. Look for it at the company's site in November.

Post by Don Reisinger