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Card Reader

Card Reader: Used as a medium to transfer files from a memory card to a computer without having to link the hardware the data originated on directly to a computer. Most commonly connected to the computer utilizing usb 2 connections. Most readers can both read and write to multiple formats. [ Audio Glossary ] [ Video Glossary ]

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