I need a fast reliable card reader for HD Video transfer

Hey guys, I've just purchased a Canon 5D Mark II and I use 16GB and 32GB 60MB/s SanDisk flash cards to capture my HD video footage. I must have purchased the worst card reader on the market, because it takes over an hour to transfer the footage and now it crashes my computer everytime. What I was wondering is if anyone out that has any suggestions about a trust worthy card reader that moves a bit faster then the speed of dirt and wont crash my computer.
Thank you in advance,
Crayton

Oh and I have another question. As I have been searching, I see alot of these card readers say they handle "large cards" such as 16GB, however, I use 32GB 60/mbs. It was this card that was destroyed while I was transferring the video. So I was wondering if maybe that is an important factor for me to consider and perhaps I have to find an even beefier card reader? Don't get me wrong, I hope not, but maybe it matters. What is the largest card size you use?
Thanks,
Crayton

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