There is quite a few portables like the Sanho 120GB HyperDrive COLORSPACE Portable Memory Card Reader
There are pleny of internal memory card readers. They typically take up a CD-ROM or floppy slot.
Multi-format card readers are not in any way slower than single-format readers.
Yes, the USB memory card readers lock switch can prevent any unnecessary writes to the SD memory cards.
Well, it is possible-with a USB flash stick or a UBS memory card reader. Incase of Laptops they come embedded with memory card readers. For older CPU's external memory card readers are available at any store.
Yes there are may! Quantaray CS-09SDPINK.
Yes there a few that have rechargeable batteries you can use
Getting a USB memory card can prevent unwanted writes. This can go for a USB memory card, micro SD and a standard SD memory card.
Memory card readers can be bought almost anywhere. Almost any electronic store, such as best buy or futureshop will have them. Major chain stores like Target or Walmart should have items like this as well.
Most memory card readers use a standard driver set that should install easily on any Windows or Macintosh computer.
It depends on what type of memory card you're using. I use USB flash memory cards precisely because I know that I can just plug them into any laptop or PC. If you use a different type of flash memory you might need a card reader, but often times you can plug the device you use it in directly into your PC.
it's portable because you can get a memory stick that plugs into any usb. Since no crucial files are stored on it, You can remove and take anywhere.
Any memory card is suitable for outdoor use.