Yes you ccan get a memory card reader for a laptop that connects via USB ports.
to read the informations in a memory card
You will need an SDHD card reader to transfer pictures from an SDHD memory card to a laptop.
using card reader
you need a card reader slot because without the card reader the memory card will not run in the computer. also the card reader slot serve as a software which must be programmed into t he computer.
You can buy an SD card reader which plugs into the USB port on your laptop. The card is read like an external memory device. Here's an address for an example at "Tiger Direct": http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6634192&CatId=2825
There are plenty of laptops with built-in memory card readers. Consider the Lenovo Thinkpad series or the Dell Studio laptops.
A micro Sd card is the best to use because Kingston makes a usb reader for micro SD cards. You plug the micro SD card into the USB reader then the USB reader is plugged into one of the USB ports on your laptop and will read it as an external drive.
It's difficult to provide a precise answer, as there are a wide variety of laptops running Windows Vista. Without further information, explaining the exact method for your laptop is impossible. Many laptops have a built-in card reader, but not all. If yours has one, you can simply insert the memory card into this slot. However, some laptops lack a card reader. There's still a way to read cards on these, of course. Simply purchase an external card reader, available from most stores. This connects to your laptop via a convenient USB port. Then you can plug the memory card into the external reader, and access it that way.
Card reader itself does not contain any memory, so the answer is NO. If you mean the card reader with memory card inside, then the answer is YES.
Hello, For memory card to work we should have Card Reader installed in the computer...Most branded computers have them installed... If you do not have one installed on the computer.... Buy a USB all in one card reader which is compatible for most card's available(like SD, MMC, CF etc). Cheers, Sriram
It depends on the memory card reader, but typically the answer is no.
The Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219 will be able to connect with a parallel port aka printer port if you have one available on your laptop, it connects through so you can still also hook your printer at the same time.