The SD/MMC is just one of a few different memory card types  that digital
cameras use. You really do not need to buy the separate    card reader for
now - although most stores will sell you it  as if you REALLY need it. All
cameras come with a USB cable that you use to download the photos to your
computer. Try this site out to learn a lot about digital cameras and stuff -
http://www.dpreview.com/

Dan



"Pat Iverson" <iverson@mnic.net> wrote in message
news:uvOdnRwfiYZH217cRVn-pQ@bright.net...
> I am very new to the digital camera world. I purchased a digital camera
> online that lists it has a SD/MMC card slot. What does this mean? Are they
> both the same thing? I see there is something called a UBS card reader, is
> this an important thing to purchase? Is there a website that could help.
> Thank you.
>
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