Being a memory card, there is not set up involved. However, this is a good place to talk about how to open it up. Unfortunately, there are no instructions on how to do this, but it is fairly easy to figure out. Grip it solidly on the end that does not fold, then find the groove near the other edge. Use your thumbnail to get a good hold in the groove, and bend it backwards. There will be a little snapping sound, but this is completely normal. It feels weird the first two or three times you do it, but after that, it will come easy to you.

The Ultra II Plus USB card works as expected in any device which can accept Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Cards (MMC). I was concerned that the USB plug may make it to thick to fit in the relatively thin slot for these types of cards. But I can attest that the card is completely flat. It is the exact same size as any other SD card, so it will fit in digital cameras, PDAs, and anything else that accepts these cards (SD has become the standard in flash memory, so the options are limitless).

Besides working in your favorite compatible device, the Ultra II Plus USB doubles as a USB thumb/pen/jump drive replacement. When you plug it in to a USB port, a removable drive shows up on your desktop, which can be used to read and write files at will. In fact, it is smaller than any other USB drive, so it could reduce the junk in your pockets as well.

Accompanying the card is a keychain which can be utilized to protect and carry it. The keychain swings open, and provides a small indent to place the card. Unfortunately, it is much too easy to open, which could cause the card to fall out if the keychain is jumping around or bumps into something (such as keys). For this reason, I threw out the keychain as soon as I got it, because I do not want to lose my SD card.

On to features of the card itself. First up: speed. The USB port on this card is USB 2.0, which means it can transfer files as quickly as the flash media can handle. It only takes a couple seconds to transfer your whole trip's worth of photos. If your camera's connection, or the USB card reader you have been using is USB 1.1, you will find the speed of this card to be unbelievable. But that's not all! While operating as a SD card, the write speeds are incredibly fast. I was able to reduce the image preview time on my digital camera slightly because the picture was written to the card with great haste. If you need to take consecutive shots at a rapid pace, this will be a great feature for you. I tested this theory by taking photos in consecutive mode. With my old SD card, I was only able to take 3-4 before there was a noticeable delay between shots (the delay is introduced when the camera's internal memory is full). With the Ultra II Plus USB card, I can now take 9 pictures before the delay occurs.

According to SanDisk, this card is not only fast, but it uses less power than many other SD cards. Therefore, you may get more pictures out of the same set of batteries than you would with a different card. I have not fully tested this claim (my camera lasts so long on a single set of batteries, making it difficult to get accurate numbers), but if true, you may not have to carry an extra set of batteries with you, further reducing your load.

Finally, a common feature of Secure Digital cards is the locking tab on the side. Similar to old floppy disks, move the tab to the locked position, and you now have a read-only card. The reason I mention this here is because all pictures I have seen of this card show it sans-locking tab. I can verify that the tab is there, in case you ever need it.

No problems with this card. I was concerned that the folding action may make it less reliable, but it is very rugged, and should hold up to repeated uses.

I have decided this card represents the biggest technological innovation in the world of flash memory in the past decade. Sure, there have been many advances in making higher capacity/faster/smaller sized cards, but nothing has had the potential this does to change the entire market. The Ultra II Plus USB card is the ultimate in convenience. If you are looking to reduce your camera's accessory clutter, get this card!

Pros	Cons
Opens up to plug directly into a USB port (no reader required!) Can be used as an USB thumb drive Very fast read and write speeds Supposed to allow for longer battery life Locking tab to allows for read-only mode	The keychain it comes with is crap
10/10 stars