Apple iPad Camera Connector Adds SD Reader
That’s right, not only did Apple not include a webcam on the iPad but they left off an SD card reader or USB port which would have made the device great for sharing the pictures you just took. But, don’t worry, if you want to hook your camera or SD card up to the Apple iPad you can plunk down some more money to get the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.
This accessory will let you use the iPad’s dock connector to read an SD card or connect your camera directly with a USB cable. No pricing has been announced for the accessory at this time.
I know Apple is stingy with ports and adding an SD card reader would have made it easy for users to purchase the base model and upgrade storage cheaply, but having an SD card reader that is built in — and therefore always with you — would have been a nice touch. Not a dealbreaker for me, but annoying.
Via CrunchGear
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Does the iPad SD card reader work with the iPhone?
Does it work with SDHC card? My camera, Canon 500D, uses this type of card.
And how about the Camera Connection via USB cable, could it work with any digital camera?
Thanks in advance.
Does it work with SDHC card? My camera, Canon 500D, uses this type of card.
And how about the Camera Connection via USB cable, could it work with any digital camera?
Thanks in advance.
hello where can i find the apple ipad connector kit.. i really need one before next month … ive been looking for it…
“… having an SD card reader that is built in — and therefore always with you — would have been a nice touch.”
Not for a pro or user of “prosumer” cameras, as they mostly use CF cards, which can be faster than SD cards (e.g., UDMA cards) and larger (e.g., 64GB vs 32GB). I have 8x the storage capacity in CF cards that I do in SD cards, even though I use CF in only one of my 4 Canon digital cameras.
No it doesn't. I just tried.
Thanks for another one nice post “Apple iPad Camera Connector Adds SD Reader”
Haha, in my Archos Tablet, I got USB and SD readers, multi task (but ok, 2 hours of battery) … iPad is a pure commercial stuff, how people can buy it then buy the SD external reader, then buy ….
Archos is junk
so can the SD card reader import more than just pics? like PDFs and execl
Good,But I see a better 5 in 1 Card Reader for iPad / iPhone , You can look at this http://www.mart-shopping.com/5-in-1-card-reader-for-ipad.html
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