Smart Card Reader DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Card Reader, Compatible with Mac OS, Win (Horizontal Version)

I picked up this Saicoo CAC reader to access military sites from home, and it’s mostly been a win. Plug-and-play on Windows 10? Check. No driver headaches? Check. Sleek black design that makes my desk look more official? Double check. The reader works well for most secure logins—think AKO, OWA, DKO, and the like. It’s compact, easy to use, and gets the job done without any drama. However, there are a couple of caveats. Some users have reported issues with Mac compatibility, especially when using newer USB-C ports or certain browsers. Additionally, there have been concerns about the drivers containing malware, so I’d advise downloading them from trusted sources only and scanning them before installation. In summary, if you're looking for a budget-friendly CAC reader that does the job on Windows, this one fits the bill. Just be cautious with driver downloads and check compatibility if you're on a Mac.

Amazing

I ordered this "Saicoo USB 3.0 11-in-1 SD Card Reader" after browsing through several other similar items on Amazon.com. I chose this card reader because of its low price and the large number of very positive reviews it has received. I primarily use it with my Windows 10-based laptop in order to transfer large JPG and video files from my digital camera and smart phone's memory cards to my computer. In every case so far, the card reader has performed flawlessly. The Saicoo 11-in-1 SD card reader has four slots: two for full-size SD cards and two for micro SD cards. I tested each card reader slot in each of my laptop’s three USB ports. They all work perfectly. They respond almost immediately when I insert the card reader into a USB port, and they transfer data as quickly as the SD cards will allow. I especially like the rugged construction of this card reader. It’s sturdily built, and is just the right size for the somewhat cramped space where I use it. It’s very convenient to use. The USB cable on the reader is of very high quality, although I think it might have benefited from being a couple of inches longer than it is. I am very pleased with my new “Saicoo USB 3.0 11-in-1 SD Card Reader.” It gets my highest recommendation.

Works great!

Great little card reader. Most handy if your only USB 3.0 slot is on the back of a desktop PC or if you have things like a mouse plugged into your laptop ports which blocks your ability to use multiple USB devices at once. Has slots for most popular card formats- one (SD) is on the every end (the bumper, so to speak) & especially well-located since if you have the cable stretched to limit this makes it the nearest insertion point (kinky!). And the cable itself- could be a little longer, especially when you want to plug it into the USB port on the back of the computer to take advantage of the USB 3.0 transfer speeds, but I'll take what I can get. And how about those speeds? I use it to transfer large video files from my DSLR camera to computer for editing & compared to USB 2.0 it's just shocking. Shocking. The transfer graph doesn't even have time to display a transfer rate when transferring smaller (under 200 MB) files since it's done in the blink of an eye. One thing that may be factor into your satisfaction with the reader: the blue LED light right in the middle of the unit. Now on this unit it falls on the "good" side of LED lights in that it helps to locate it when you leave it permanently plugged in at the back of your PC like I do. It's not too bright however the light does remain illuminated whether there's a card plugged in or not. So depending on if you have this totally visible & in your line of sight to where you sleep or sit for extended periods you may want to cover it up w/ some electrical tape. I won't knock off a star for it b/c, to Saicoo's credit, they didn't make it too big or bright, but your exact setup may lead it to be a criticism. Love it so far!

this is a simple, durable, reliable product. it does exactly what it is supposed to do, error free (the first such of its kind to do so, in my experience), and does so without being needlessly gold plated--something that causes extra cost, solves some problems, but would cause problems that this product does not now suffer. but because a few cards cannot really use its state-of-the-art specifications, users should feel all the more willing to use the best storage media, and keep media and reader as clean as required. (i use zip-lock sandwich bags for such, and keep index cards with such for documentation, not writing on cards, thereby risking contamination. dirt and moisture are precluded. and i'm careful about potential temperature and sunlight damage (etc.), too.) the price, for the prompt, accurate, safe delivery and for the quality product itself, was/is outstanding. eventually, if able, i may re-order, after what i have on hand might eventually be about to wear out. and tho I expect improved future industry standards will be developed, that's OK, etc. i will have gotten my money's worth by then, etc. it's worth emphasizing again that, so far, unlike some other products, no read-wright errors have been experienced with this product (in my experience), whereas i cannot say the same for certain other items ostensibly crafted to do what this product actually accomplishes. i would feel OK about using this as a modest and truly reasonable/helpful gift item, etc. and based on this item and a good 40W 5-outlet USB 12-V DC power hub from the same company, with commensurate experiences, one might (at least for now) think of Saicoo as a retail brand worth abiding interest for many careful end users--and perhaps certain others, too.

Très bon rapport qualité prix, les SD de 128Mo sont lus sans difficultés. Je recommande l'achat de ce lecteur sans hésitation

Purchased this in March and it worked fine, but unfortunately after 7 months the device stopped working. I tried changing to different USB ports, but the blue power light no longer lights up and the device is not recognised by the computer. The device was used mostly for SD cards and micro SDs, and was never transported from one place to another. I am a bit disappointed that it broke so soon, as it appeared to be built pretty solid. ------- Updated: The seller contacted me to offer me a replacement shortly after posting my review. I am very pleased with the customer service, as I did not expect to receive a replacement. Because of thi,s I have updated my rating to five stars as this encompasses my overall experience with purchasing this product.

FÜr die SD Karten bestens geeignet. Top GEschwindigkeit durch 3.0 Anschluss. Auch nach 8 Jahren immer noch im Einsatz

Voila un petit lecteur de carte bien pratique et en USB 3. Chez moi ça marche parfaitement mais je n'ai pas d'USB 3 sur mon ordi. Je testerai ça chez un ami et vous dirai si le débit est bien à la hauteur de ce qu'on attend. L'intérêt pour moi était sa connectique très fine avec son petit câble. Sur ces chers ordis à la marque pommée, les ports USB sont très rapprochés les uns des autres et les lecteurs de cartes avec le port USB moulé dans les bloc plastic obstrueraient l'ensemble des ports USB. Ici tout reste accessible! Donc très bien!

Works great after I manually installed the included driver. Running the driver installer did NOT fix anything in my case, since even after a reboot it was still using the (broken) default Windows driver. Once you get it installed correctly, the device appears in device manager as "Realtek USB Smart Card reader" and works well.