Brand New Old Stock (NOS) – Complete in Original Box
Unused 2-slot internal front-loading PCMCIA (PC Card) Reader/Writer Drive for desktop PCs. Mounts in a standard 3.5" drive bay and connects via included flat ribbon cable to a free PCI slot. Ideal for retro computing, vintage systems, industrial use (ATA Flash, Linear Flash, SRAM, modems, network cards, etc.), or data transfer from older PC Cards.
What’s Included (as pictured and per box):
- 2-Slot PC Card Drive Unit (front-loading, silver top / beige front with dual eject buttons) – sealed in anti-static bag
- PCI Interface Board
- Flat Ribbon Cable Assembly
- Mounting Screw Set
- User’s Guide (PCD-RP-220E / PC Card Drive)
- Setup Diskette (floppy)
- Original retail box with labels (PCM-CR-PC2IF / PKPCM-CR-PC2IF, B894S, etc.)
Key Specs & Compatibility:
- PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1 compliant
- PCMCIA 2.1 / JEIDA 4.1 compliant
- Intel 82365SL register compatible / ExCA compatible
- Supports IRQ steering (software driver provided on diskette)
- 2 independent Type II slots (accommodates Type I/II; Type III typically one at a time)
- Designed for IBM PC-compatible systems with one free PCI slot + one free 3.5" drive bay
- Software requirements listed on box: Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 (setup diskette included; classic 16-bit controller)
Manufacturer Info:
Part of the Synchrotech (Synchronized Technologies, Inc.) PCM-CR-PC2IF family of internal PCI PC Card drives (Los Angeles / Van Nuys, CA area; founded 1990; long-time specialist in PCMCIA/PC Card readers, drives, ATA Flash, Linear Flash, and SRAM products). This is the 16-bit / 82365SL-compatible front-loading 2-slot model (P/N style matches their PCM-CR-PC2IFxx line). Newer Synchrotech CardBus versions use different controllers (e.g., TI PCI1520 or Ricoh).
Condition: True NOS – sealed drive unit, complete accessories, clean original box. No signs of use. Perfect for collectors, retro PC builders, or anyone needing reliable classic PCMCIA access on a desktop.
