NZXT Aperture M Card Reader Review

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If you are one of the many people with multiple media devices, then the NZXT Aperture M card reader will be an ideal ‘all in one' solution.

The Aperture M supports all the major media cards including the newest SDXC cards.

To make the Aperture M even more versatile, NZXT have added 2 USB 3.0 ports that take power from a USB 3.0 header located on the motherboard.

The installation couldn't be any easier; the Aperture M simply needs to be secured in any available 5.25″ drive bay. Once secured it gets the power it needs from USB headers on the motherboard.

Pros:

• simple to install.
• mesh design suits a large number of cases.
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports.
• supports CF, MD, SM, XD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MS, M2, MICRO SD media.

Cons:

• No adapter to allow people without a USB 3.0 motherboard header to use the USB 3.0 ports.

Kitguru says: The NZXT Aperture M is priced at $32.99 USD, and should be available at retailers soon.  After looking at other options the Aperture M is slightly more expensive, but if you can make use of the 2 x  USB 3.0 ports it becomes more attractive.  The steel mesh design will blend with the mesh front panels on a large number of cases available today.  If you want a good looking and versatile card reader, the Aperture M from NZXT is definitely worth considering.

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