They work with all the memory cards and never need an adapter. Speeds of up to 34MB/second mean they are one of the fastest out there. Detach the unit from the metal stand to take it with you, or leave it on your desk like a small (yet powerful!) work of art.

Price: £15.99 from MyMemory
 
   

The Sandisk All-in-One Reader works with all popular types of memory cards without the need for an adapter. With read/write speeds of up to 34MB/s*, this is one of the fastest USB 2.0 readers you can find. The included metal stand lets you easily detach the imagemate card reader and slip it into your camera bag. Press the transfer button on top of the reader to automatically launch your favorite application or web site when transferring or editing your files. And when you're all done, stand back and admire your work and your All-in-One reader, sleekly styled to look great on your desk.

Price: £21.99 from MyMemory