Importing photos from camera usb / no sd card reader yet

recently bought light room and it seems i cannot import my photos when i connect my camera directly to computer. I have not purchased a card reader yet. any help would be great

HELLO DOC1111 !
Please be aware that the Apple iPad 2 does not have an SD card reader either.
And before you go to the Samsung community forum, the Samsung Galaxy Tab does not have an SD card reader either.
Please go buy a Motorola Xoom if the SD Card reader is among your requirements.
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