Home > Press Release > MRS-MB01BK series  

Issue date:Jan-17-2012

Equipped with a USB micro-B connector

so that it can be directly connected to a smartphone or tablet PC!

Multiple memory card reader goes on sale


ELECOM CO., LTD. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan; President: Junji Hada) will be releasing a memory card reader that can be connected to a USB host-capable smartphone or tablet PC in order to read all types of memory cards. at the end of January.

The “MRS-MB01BK” is capable of reading data from all types of memory cards using a USB micro-B equipped smartphone/tablet PC that has USB host capability. It can of course also be used as an intermediary to exchange data between a PC/many digital devices and a smartphone/tablet PC.

And it isn't just smartphones and tablet PCs. It can also read small media formats without an adapter, such as microSD and microSDHC that are used in many mobile phones. Plus, it can read "SDXC", the higher standard of SD and SDHC cards, along with 38 other kinds of formats - all without an adapter. Using an adapter adds six usable types of media to its compatibility list.

The USB cable is attached to the unit, so you never have to worry about forgetting or losing it. It also utilizes USB bus power, eliminating the need for AC power, not to mention it does not require any proprietary drivers, letting you simply connect and use. It is also equipped with a lamp for easy confirmation of when the media is being accessed.



Memory card reader for smartphones/tablet PC Pictured: MRS-MB01BK 〈black〉
Memory card reader for smartphones/tablet PC Pictured: MRS-MB01BK 〈black〉
Memory card reader for smartphones/tablet PC
Pictured: MRS-MB01BK 〈black〉
Image of memory card reader for smartphones
tablet PC in use.









Equipped with a USB micro-B connector so that it can be directly

connected to a smartphone or tablet PC! New memory card reader that can

read 38 kinds of memory cards as-is now on sale.
38+6メディア
“MRS-MB01BK” memory card reader 〈black〉 for smartphone / tablet PC
MRS-MB01BK Image in use Image in use
Card reader that can read data from all kinds of memory cards using a smartphone or tablet PC with USB host capability
Equipped with a USB micro-B connector that can be connected as-is to a smartphone or tablet PC
Supports SDXC, the next generation of SD cards that support large sizes of 64GB and up
Supports 38 types of media without an adapter, and an additional 6 with one
Supports major media types, including the SD memory card series, Memory Stick series, and MMC series (excluding MMCmicro)
Even supports small size media formats, such as microSD, without the need of an adapter
Equipped with a lamp to indicate when the media is being accessed
Convenient to store, and since the cable is attached, there is no need to worry about forgetting or losing it
Uses USB bus power, and does not require proprietary driver installation
[Specifications]
Compatibility: Smartphone/tablet PC equipped with a USB micro-B connector and having USB host capability*
OS compatibility: Android 3.1 or later
Power: USB bus power
Size: approx. W59.0×L21.0×H11.5mm / approx. 15g
Compatible media ◆Information as of January 2012. For the latest compatibility information please visit our web site.



The names of the products and companies shown here are generally regarded as their trademarks or registered trademarks.
The descriptions in this release are based on the information at the time of announcement. Please note that the descriptions are subject to change without notice.