mialutz

Lexar makes a card that you can hook a usb cable directly too. Meant to be used without a card reader. I am not sure if it will do what you want but they make it.

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USB-Enabled CF FAQ's Q:    What is a USB-enabled CompactFlash card? A:    USB-enabled CompactFlashTM integrates USB functionality into the controller chip on the CompactFlash card. This patented technology enables Lexar Media to manufacture and produce a low-cost USB-connectivity solution for your Mac and PC platform. This solution only requires a USB-enabled CompactFlash card, a JumpShotTM cable, and a CD-ROM with optimized software drivers. Q:    What is JumpShot TM ? A:    JumpShot is a small, low-cost, and optimized USB cable used to connect your USB-enabled CompactFlash card with your PC or Mac system at speeds up to 800KB/sec.. Lexar Media is able to manufacture JumpShot at a low cost because the USB feature is integrated in the USB-enabled CompactFlash card, which eliminates extra components in the cable. JumpShot ONLY works with USB-enabled CompactFlash cards. Q:    Will the USB-enabled CompactFlash card work in my digital camera? A:    Yes. USB-enabled CompactFlash cards are guaranteed to work in all digital cameras plus it has the USB feature, which means it also works with the JumpShot cable. Q:    What are the system requirements for JumpShot? A:    Windows - Windows 98 operating system with USB support, 486 CPU or higher, one available USB port, 16MB or more RAM, 5MB of available hard-disk space, CD-ROM drive. Macintosh - Mac OS 8.5 or higher, one available USB port, 16MB or more RAM, 5MB of available hard-disk space, CD-ROM drive. Q:    Will older Lexar Media CompactFlash cards without the USB logo work in my JumpShot cable? A:    No. Only USB-enabled CompactFlash cards work with the JumpShot cable. Q:    What systems are compatible with USB-enabled CompactFlash cards? A: Lexar Media's USB-CompactFlash cards have been exhaustively tested and are compatible with digital cameras, notebook computers, card readers and other CompactFlash-based systems. Q:    Are JumpShot cables compatible with all CompactFlash cards? A:    Jumpshot cables will operate with only USB-enabled CompactFlash cards? Q:    How can I tell if my card is a USB-enabled CompactFlash card? A:    All USB-enabled CompactFlash cards have the "USB-enabled" logo clearly marked on the top side of the card. Q:    What will happen if I insert a non-USB-enabled CompactFlash card in JumpShot ? A:    The activity LED on the JumpShot cable will not turn on and the card will not be seen by the computer. This will not damage the non-USB-enabled CompactFlash card, JumpShot or the computer system in any way.