Card reader + hub suggestions

[ctmagnus]

I received my 256MB SD card a few days ago and I am now in dire need of a card reader (at least SD and CF) for it and a USB hub (preferably front-mounted ports) for the reader. Both must be USB 2.0-capable.

Any suggestions/recommendations as to brand/model?

Also, they must be available from a Canadian retailer.

I hate paying duty to get something into the country, unless the retailer has the foresight to set up their system so that it notices the order is going to a Canadian (or other foreign) address and adds duty and all applicable taxes to the order in one sum, rather than me receiving a bill for PST, PST and duty two or three weeks after I receive the order.

I have yet to encounter an online retailer that does this.

[maximus]

I must say, your requirements are very hard to meet. :wink:

How about this? (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=840027/mode=avista/ut=c0c1a00599641342)

[ctmagnus]

I must say, your requirements are very hard to meet. :wink:

How about this? (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=840027/mode=avista/ut=c0c1a00599641342)

None of the retailers listed ship internationally.

Interesting thing, though: if you go to that link on a PPC it takes you to the mobile version of the site rather than to the product.

[ctmagnus]

Anyone have any experience with Lexar (http://www.lexarmedia.com/readers/index.html), Sandisk (http://www.sandisk.com/consumer/sixinone.asp) or Acomdata (http://www.acomdata.com/scripts/products-showdetails.asp?id=62) readers?

Those are the three I've narrowed it down to, based on availability in Canada.