ACR39U-NF PocketMate II USB-C Smart Card Reader

Easy to use and functional with no issues! If you’re not careful though you can lose it easily since it’s small. Make sure to store it in safe place this is my second time buying it lol.

I just purchased this for use with a new MacBook Pro with USB-C, with a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) on macOS 10.12 Sierra (with Thursby Software's PKard CAC middleware) and Windows 10 (under VMware Fusion, with no additional middleware). It works as expected without issue. Having used the tiny foldable SCM/Identiv SCR3500 reader for the older USB (USB-A) for some time, I was looking for a similar USB-C replacement so I wouldn't have to use a dongle. This works perfectly, and is exactly what I was looking for. the rotating/folding case is also a bit more nicely-designed than the SCR3500, and provides more proper alignment and support for the card when inserted. Very happy with my purchase.

Works great on my MacBook Pro but was not recognized by my iPad Pro 11” so I couldn’t access DOD webmail.

Compact and easy to use USB-C smart card reader. Plugged it into my Pixelbook and it was immediately recognized (using Smart Card Connector and Cackey) and worked perfectly with my DoD ID. One drawback is the card reader is about a 1/4 inch deeper than the depth of the Pixelbook. So when using the card reader, you have to hold the Pixelbook in your hand or have it overhang a table (see the picture) to use it. Personally I don't mind that because the alternative is a wired card reader which works best on a desk, but I usually have my Pixelbook in my lap which makes a wired reader a PITA. If this were as thin as the scr3500 I think it would be perfect.

Bought it for my laptops type c port. This thing feels like it’ll snap inside the port, and 96% of the time doesn’t recognize my CAC or even worse my laptop doesn’t recognize the device is plugged in. I’ve tried different laptops, PCs, ETC and all same. It’s a piece of garbage and i regret whole heartedly buying it and wasting my time trying to make it work.

Had one of these previously and it finally gave out after about 5 years. Bought it again and it does what it’s supposed to do. I use it to access DoD sites on my MacBook. Works great and low profile. No messy cables.

On my 2024 M3 MacBook Air, my CAC is only recognized for a few minutes using this reader. If logging onto other CAC-enabled sites/servers, I would have to remove the CAC from this reader and put it back in for it to work. It gets annoying when signing onto a virtual machine that requires multiple authentications. Instead, I bought the Identiv reader and that reader is working flawlessly so I know for sure that the issue is not with my Mac. With my iPad Air (5th gen), though, this reader works no problem. Made in Hong Kong (China).

As title mention I was able to login into my military email and use the Azure vertial web browser with it. Only problem is that it blocks other USB C port on my Surface.

Funktioniert super, um PKI-Smartcards mit PIN-geschützten Zertifikaten einzusetzen. Betrieb an einem MacBook Air (2024) klappt gut - der Kartenleser ist so breit, dass die Stromversorgung über USB-C zusammen mit dem Leser nutzbar ist.

Reads tachocard ( förarkort )

Deze gebruik ik nu ruim twee jaar voor mijn tachograaf kaarten, en tot volle tevredenheid! Mijn collega's zijn stomverbaasd! Je hebt wel een goede app nodig uit de store, en een telefoon die USB otg ondersteunt.

Small, very light and works perfectly connecting my Estonian ID card to my Android phone for encrypting and e-signature.

L'ACS ACR39U-NF II USB-C PocketMate est une solution idéale pour gérer mes cartes d'identité électroniques et smart cards. Ce lecteur compact est très pratique : il se glisse facilement dans une poche ou une sacoche, parfait pour un usage en déplacement ou à domicile. La connectivité USB-C fonctionne à merveille avec mon ordinateur portable moderne, et l'installation a été un jeu d'enfant, sans aucun souci de compatibilité. Les performances sont au rendez-vous : la lecture est rapide, précise, et fiable à chaque utilisation. Le design blanc est sobre et élégant, et la qualité de fabrication inspire confiance. Ce produit remplit parfaitement son rôle et facilite grandement l'utilisation des cartes eID pour diverses applications. Un excellent achat que je recommande sans hésitation à tous ceux qui recherchent un lecteur performant et portable !