SanDisk released today its new ImageMate memory card readers: The ImageMate All-In-One and the ImageMate Multi-Card. ImageMate will offer users faster data transfer rates, and a smaller, sleeker body than prior SanDisk readers.

One of the nice features of the ImageMate readers is the inclusion of a Transfer button that automatically launches a user-defined application or Web site, eliminating the tedious old drag-and-drop method. For example, you can designate an application or account, such as Adobe Photoshop or your flickr.com account, and with a click of the Transfer button, open the program and transfer or edit photos.

The new readers have detachable metal tripod bases, making them easy to transport. The new vertical design is handy for those with a crowded but stylish desk.

The ImageMate All-in-One reader supports almost every industry-standard memory card format there is. You can also insert multiple cards at once for card-to-card data transfers. The reader is one of the fastest available and can reach speeds of up to 34 megabytes per second with a 45MB/s CompactFlash card. It has a suggested retail price of $29.99.

The ImageMate Multi-Card reader can reach speeds up to 30MB/s read and 27MB/s write data transfer rates when using a SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC card. The Multi-Card has a suggested retail price of $19.99.

The card readers are available now from SanDisk.com.