USB card reader problems

I'm using a new MacBook Pro with an old USB 2.0 card reader (21-in-1 TDE) - but it keeps unmounting, just long enough for the file transfer to fail. I get a message saying I've disconnected the storage device.
I've changed the cable, tried the reader on a Mac Pro (which worked fine) and the problem doesn't occur with a FireWire reader. Other USB devices seem to work OK. My system is up to date (10.4.8), has 2GB RAM and occurs regardless of trying to download images via Aperture) or simply copying the files from the card in Finder.
Given the hardware works fine on another machine and Firewire gets around the problem, I reckon it's a USB problem - but hardware or software?

I'll try that when I'm back at work in the New Year (I don't have a powered hub here), but I will be surprised if it fixes the problem - after all, the machine provides enough power through its USB ports to run an iPod (complete with a 60GB hard drive), why not a simple card reader?
It would also mean I wouldn't be able to download images at on-site shoots (no mains power).

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I have a Thinkpad T430, running Windows 8 with 16G memory.
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Michael

Ok Mr. Micheal,
One thing you can attempt to do is download the SmartCard Reader Driver for Windows 8 (64-bit) - ThinkPad on the Lenovo website. The path you need to take is listed below.
1. Go to the Lenovo website (www.lenovo.com)
2. Select the support link at the top of the page
3. Your going to see for windows listed select the type of support you need, so select drivers and software
4. Its going to ask for your machine information so enter in your machine type or your product ID
5. Scroll down to camera and card reader and open the link
6. Download SmartCard Reader Driver for Windows 8 (64-bit) - ThinkPad
7. Follow the set up wizard and one the driver is installed reboot your machine
Please respond once this action is performed and let me know if this happens to resolve your issue. Thank you
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Card Reader problem with MSI K8T Neo

Hi,
I have the K8T Neo motherboard, and every once and a while my Atech Flash 9 in 1 card reader (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-176-003&depa=0) doesn't power up, thus I can't use it.
What's odd is that all my other USB devices work flawlessly.
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Yes, I had the same hanging problems as well with older BIOS versions then 1.7.
But that isn't the problem I'm talking about, the computer always starts up, it's just a matter if the usb reader will work or not.
Maybe MSI has yet to make a BIOS that is compatible with all card readers.
BioHaz
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Originally posted by me_AMD
...yes, I had USB card reader problems but it caused the computer to hang during POST, and that was fixed with BIOS v1.7...
...I've had what you describe happen on another machine with a Mitsumi card reader/floppy drive combo...not sure what caused it...had to disconnect it and then plug it back in...???...

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I reformated the disk with an applecare rep this morning. it did not correct the problem.
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Slow USB Card Reader - MacBook Air / Windows 7 64-bit / Boot Camp 3.2

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Sun Ray - How to get external USB Card Reader working

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Camera / USB card reader not connection to macs anymore - fine with PCs

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Not recognising USB card reader and also PhotoBooth issue

Hi,
I'm a new member and a bit of a numpty when it comes to Mac (new owner).
My Macbook Pro is giving me some grief tonight and I have 2 separate (i think) issues.
It will not recognise my USB card reader. It worked fine last week and I did eject it properly before removing it. I've tried the card reader on a PC and it is working fine....
Also when I go to open Photo Booth it tells me that my camera is not connected or in use by another program. But as you know the camera is built in!?!?!
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bigredpaws, welcome to Apple Discussions.
Look at
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1151?viewlocale=en_US
Common fixes for USB device issues (unrecognized, etc.)
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20070824012114701
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I'm having a problem w/ my card reader ...I have the 6 in 1 ...you know.
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This has been a trend that a lot of AppleCare advisors have been seeing as call drivers. Essentially, many of the USB internet modems that are used widely require a 32bit kernel to operate. In Snow Leopard, although the system was in 64bit by defauly, people had the option of booting the computer into a 32bit mode to use the USB modems successfully.
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