Question 1

Magnets can wipe (delete) hard-drives. Has research been done to make sure this doesnt happen?

Accepted Answer

Because memory cards don’t use magnetism to function they are not affected by the strength of magnets generally available. Even the magnetic hard drives computers use need extreme magnetic fields to affect them, and it tends to be mechanical damage with parts bending. Even so, they usually keep their data, which is why old PCs used for confidential information usually have their hard drive removed and treated with a workshop persuader, aka hammer! 
I would not personally risk putting a powerful magnet near any precision electronics - camera, lens, hifi etc just in case there’s any steel in there that might move and distort delicate parts.

Question 2

Is this faster than downloading directly from a Sony A1?  What speed do you get?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Much faster. Sony A1 can download direct at max speed of just over 300mbps. Type A card with dedicated reader can reach nearly three times that speed

Question 3

Is this card reader windows compatible (with either thunderbolt or usb c), as it's not listed in the specifications?

Accepted Answer

I use it on Windows 10 with the USB3 to USB C cable supplied.  I also use it on Windows 11 laptop with USB C to USB C cable supplied. I use CF Express and SD cards and the transfer is very quick, it gets hot, but this is normal.

Question 4

Will this transfer files from a uhs ii ss card faster than connecting usb cable from camera to computer.

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry.

Typically most all readers will transfer data much faster than when transferring from a camera to a computer.

Regards,

ProGrade Digital

ASIN	B08L9T21PD
Additional Features	Compact
Best Sellers Rank	#134 in Computer Memory Card Readers
Brand	ProGrade Digital
Color	black
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Connectivity Technology	USB Type A
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (489)
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Hardware Interface	Lightning, USB
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.91"L x 4.72"W x 1.18"H
Item Weight	249 Grams
Manufacturer	ProGrade Digital
Media Type	CFexpress
Model Name	PG09
Operating System	Alle Betriebssysteme
UPC	850016593023

CFexpress Type A and SDXC/SDHC UHS-II Dual-Slot Card Reader | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | by ProGrade Digital (PG09)

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