Memory Card Readers

I have a HP dv7 3060us notebook. Is there no way to just pop in my SD Memory Stick from my digital camera or do I have to have a memory card reader?

Was a toss up between the suggestion here and one I found on Newegg.com. I went with newegg.com since it was half the price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162017
So far it is working fine.

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