LED indicator will be ON when the card reader is connected to computer. 1.5ft short cable tail would reduce stress on the USB port on your computer and won't affect the use of adjacent ports. Reinforced cable, Tin-plated pure copper core and multi-shielded inside, sturdy exterior and heat-resistant connectors ensure high data transmission efficiency and ultimate durability. Compact Design&Premium Quality: So useful but so compact.Also backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 (speed limited by USB bus). Super Speed&High Capacity: Ugreen USB Memory Card Reader support SD/Micro SD card up to 512G and allows super fast data transfer up to 5Gbps - 10X faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), which allows you to transfer HD movies or files in just seconds, when your host is equipped with USB 3.0 port.