But Uni-Creation has taken the reverse approach here by stuffing a tabulation machine on top of a multi-format memory card reader.

ENGADGET: Uni-Creation's All-in-1 memory card reading calculator

Format memory card can now be added to My Menu.

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Additionally, the D3100 is compatible with the new SDXC memory card format to store large amounts of photo and video data so users can shoot multiple scenes without interruption.

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The All-in-1 pocket-sized conglomerate handles your checkbook balancing with ease, but it seems the primary duty of this contraption is to read just about every memory card format we've ever heard of (and some we haven't).

ENGADGET: Uni-Creation's All-in-1 memory card reading calculator

Indeed, it defies reason that consumer electronics companies invest millions in creating unifying industrial designs, proprietary protocols, and the flash memory card format du jour, while practically ignoring the lessons pioneered by Apple and perfected by Microsoft.

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And according to Brian Fargo, CEO of inXile Entertainment, Unreal Engine 3 is allowing game developers to deliver quality gaming experiences like Choplifter HD despite the memory limitations of the format.

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Magnetic tape in professional recording has taken a nose dive while flash memory is the rising video storage format according the survey results.

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