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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 695 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the USB Smart Card/CAC Reader for its ease of use, allowing them to easily accomplish tasks from home. They appreciate its reliability and portability, making it a convenient tool for business purposes and military members. However, some customers have concerns about compatibility issues, particularly with Mac devices, and feel that the price is higher compared to similar products.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the color

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good. Has a clean look which matches with my laptop perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little pricey from other competitors, but completely worth it. A+

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product works well with many different memory cards. The connection is easy and the device is small

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good CAC reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed an external CAC reader to be able to check military email while TDY to avoid traveling with two computer. Purchased this at the recommendation of the sales associate. Installation was a little confusing (for me at least). It doesn't come with directions for that, but you do have to download drivers to get it to work. After lots of time on Google, I got it to work. It seems to work well and gets the job done.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BelkinStaff
      Posted .

      Hi, Robotmonkey,

      We truly value the time that you've spent in posting this review, and we're glad to hear that your Belkin USB Smart Card/CAC Reader seems to work well and gets the job done. We're just curious about the installation process which gave you a bit confusion due to lack of directions that came with the product. Allow us to look into it and we'll share it to the Team. Should you have queries you may reach out to us via email at [email protected] along with your contact details and the link to this post for reference. We would be more than willing to lend a hand.

      Regards,
       

      Belkin Support
      www.belkin.com Belkin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CAC reader

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This smart card reader works right out of the box; no extra steps necessary. I got it to replace my old CAC reader and I've had no issues with it whatsoever. The card fits in nicely and it works every time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This Smart Card reader is the BOMB!!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I hated being a part of the military and havibg to always be on base to find the right computer equipment I needed to get work done securely. Once I found I could use the Belkin CAC Card reader, I was in heaven. I no longer had to go out of my way to get the work I needed to finish done!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable brand and operation

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this card reader for my brother who is serving in the Army. I need a reader that is reliable, secure and functions well. It has not disappointed us. We love it and highly recommend it to anyone in need. It is reasonable priced too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CAC card reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Setting the reader up was hard to do, but once completed the reader works great and the ability to get to all my military secure sights at home is easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Functional and stylish

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This card reader looks much more slick and appealing than the ones provided by the military, and overall functions in the exact manner I need it to. I'm not 100% sure of its full capabilities, as being a reservist I have very basic needs from a CAC reader, but overall it has allowed be to access anything that I've needed to from my home computer in the same capacity as my original one that I misplaced. The more stylish look of this one goes much better than the old, 1990s style ones the military gives out, and I feel less ridiculous leaving it out and plugged into the computer all the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works with my PIV card just fine

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use a PIV card to log into my computer network and this card reader works just fine. Sometimes I get a error message with it not reading my card but after a couple re-inserts I usually get it to work these card readers are hard to find in traditional brick-and-mortar store them and Tori so I was lucky to not have to wait and order it online.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Need a smart card reader? Go get you one.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for when I needed to work from home. Did the job well and still works 6 years later!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug and play

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's self installing plug and play CAC card reader, 100 percent no software required. Great device to access my AKO and other DoD websites from home. It does exactly what it says. I recommend this device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smart Card Reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A smart card reader is necessary for me to access my work. When the work-issued laptop locked up, it was necessary for me to purchase a card reader for my personal laptop. The only choice I had at the Best Buy location was this one. I purchased it, the driver's loaded, and I was good to go!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding card reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this for my son who is the Reserves and needs it to access his military account. He is very happy with this item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Military Must Have

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to set up and has been very useful in accessing resources our son needed to complete training.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek and works w/Mac

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm a Mac guy. Most CAC readers will work with Macs, but some wont. This one has no problem working with either Mac or PC. Is also very sleek and shining. Seems like most CAC readers get their design concepts from lowest bidders. Belkin looks like and does not have a government vibe.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Reads my card easily and works well with military issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ease of use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use, plug and play smart card reader. I bought a reader with a different brand only to find out that it requires me to download and install a driver worth over $70 for it to work. I had to return that and buy this. I’ve had it for over a month and I use it everyday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple - Not Expensive - Works

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, after two weeks of continual use, no problems. Just hook it up and use it - as there is no software to load. Reads my work badge, so I can work from home, just fine. Also, reads my daughter's Army Reserve Card. We will see how it stands up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    can on Mac

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    one of the best way to access your CAC enabled services , actively interface with windows and Mac machines , straight forward out of box (assuming Mac) no need to install any drivers it works right away

    I would recommend this to a friend
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