Kingston Digital, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, has released MobileLiteG2 card reader, the second generation of the MobileLite flash card reader, which allows data transfer between flash memory cards and PC or Mac.

The company said that the new device comes with retractable covers on each side to protect the USB connector and the flash memory cards from damage. It supports card formats including SD/SDHC, microSD/SDHC, MSPD, MS PRO-HG Duo and M2.

According to the Kingston, multi-functional USB card reader MobileLiteG2 comes with a two year warranty and ships with a lanyard and short USB extension cable to use with USB slots. It is also available as a bundle with a 4GB or 8GB Class 4 SDHC card.

Wendy Lecot, flash card business manager at Kingston, said: “The MobileLiteG2 is a small, portable reader that makes managing content quick and convenient between a device like a mobile phone, digital camera or MP3 player, and a host device with a USB connection such as a PC. For consumers and business users, the compact size and simple plug-and-play ability makes it an essential part of one’s mobile gear.”