[Eug-lug] Brando Multi-Function Dock

[marbux]

Ran across a gadget that might be of interest to some on the list.
Tiny URL to the Google cache page because the site loads so slowly.
<http://tinyurl.com/6x75lt>. It's available on several shopping sites,
but this is apparently the outfit from whence they originate. There's
a larger photo of the app at
<http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/05/usb-dock-accept.html>.

 SATA HDD Multi-Function Dock (USB + ESATA)

USB + ESATA + 2-PORT HUB + CARD READER
This SATA HDD Dock allows you to plug any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA Harddisk
to your computer via USB or ESATA port, a powerful tool for data
transfer, backup and cloning. It functions as a 2-port USB hub and
card reader as well. The device is compatible with both PCs and Macs.

# Features: Supports both S-ATA 2.5" HDD and 3.5" HDD
# PC connection: USB 2.0 / ESATA
# 2-port USB hub
# 4-Slot Card Reader
# Support Windows VISTA, XP and Mac OS
# Dimension: 130 x 120 x 68mm (approx.)
# Weight: 475g

Support Card Types:
# SD / SDHC / *Mini SD / *Mini SDHC / *T-Flash Card / *Micro SD
# MMC / MMC-II / RS MMC / MMC Plus / MMC Plus Turbo / MMC Mobile/Mobile-ProC
# Compact Flash / XD
# Memory Stick / Memory Stick MagicGate / Memory Stick Pro / Memory
Stick Duo / *Memory Stick Pro Duo / *Memory Stick MagicGate Puo /
*Memory Stick MagicGate Duo / *Memory Stick micro (M2)
(* means Adapter is required)

$79 including shipping.

It's not what I was looking for, but interesting nonetheless. I'm
assuming it might integrate with Linux as well for at least some of
the supported card types.

 Best regards,

Paul