Up for sale is a rare piece of early IBM PC computing history: an original IBM Voice Communications Adapter (8-bit ISA card), Brand New / Sealed in original internal packaging (New Old Stock).HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Released by IBM in the mid-1980s (around 1985 for the IBM PC, XT, and AT series), the IBM Voice Communications Adapter is widely recognized by computer historians as one of the earliest PC expansion cards capable of digital audio playback, voice synthesis, speech recognition, and telephony functions—predating the widespread adoption of consumer sound cards like the AdLib or Sound Blaster. Driven by an onboard Texas Instruments DSP, it stands as an iconic landmark in early PC multimedia development.ITEM CONDITION:
• Brand New / Factory Sealed (New Old Stock / NOS).
• The card itself remains factory-sealed inside its original brown protective bag.
• Included accessories, documentation, cables, and instruction sheets remain sealed/unopened in their original packaging.
• Outer box/packaging shows light shelf/storage wear typical for vintage stock, but internal contents are pristine and untouched.*NOTE ON CONDITION:* To preserve maximum historical value for the buyer, the internal bags and factory seals have been kept 100% intact and unopened.WHAT IS INCLUDED:
• IBM Voice Communications Adapter ISA Expansion Card (Sealed in bag)
• Original Documentation & Instruction Sheets
• Interface Cables (Sealed in bag)
• Original Box / PackagingSHIPPING & HANDLING:
Will be packaged with extreme care in a sturdy outer box with ample bubble wrap to protect the original vintage packaging during transit.Please inspect all photos for exact cosmetic condition. Feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchase!