Seasonal Special Offers and Sales Items

Offers expire January 04, 2010

25% off DuelAdapter Sale

EXP34-DA-001

25% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot

Cross-platform adapter allows use of PCMCIA 16-bit legacy and 32-bit PC CardBus cards with ExpressCard equipped computers

21% off ExpressAdapt Sale

ADP-PCM-EXPUSB2

21% off ADP-PCM-EXPUSB2 ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter

Compatible with all USB-mode ExpressCards including many WLAN, WiMax, 3G (HSDPA and EVDO) and memory

50% off CAB-FW-4-6 Gold

50% off FireWire 400 IEEE1394a 4pin to 6pin Cable BF 1.8M/6F Premium with Gold Plated Connectors

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Coupon Code: 1260388289

$6 off PCM-CR-PC1IC3 Reader

$6 off PCI Bus to PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer Internal Rear R5C485

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Coupon Code: 1260385947

$7 off EXP34-U2FW4IO-01 ExpressCard

$7 off ExpressCard 34 to USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 Combo Host Adapter 1+2 Ports C-220/C-221

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Coupon Code: 1260397134

$20 off USBscope50 Oscilloscope

$20 off Elan 1Gsps/75Mhz USB pen-style DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope)

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Coupon Code: 1260397753

$10 off OMNIDriveUSB2

$10 off OMNIDriveUSB2 LF USB to Memory PC Card Read-Writer

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Coupon Code: 1248799983

$5 off CFExpressPro

$5 off CFExpressPro ExpressCard 34 to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter C-400

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Coupon Code: 1245264711

$5 off CFMulti CF to SD Adapter

$5 off CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi + Multi-Card Adapter

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Coupon Code: 1259098824

$5 off CFFire800 FireWire to CF

$5 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash

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Coupon Code: 1254340654

$2 off 13 Port USB 2.0 Hub

$2 off USB 2.0 Hub 13 Port Powered with Power Supply K13

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Coupon Code: 1259961876

$2 off K10 USB 2.0 Hub

$2 off USB 2.0 Hub 10 Port Powered with Power Supply K10

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Coupon Code: 1254342485

$25 off P313 Readers

$25 off PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writers 1 Slot Internal Low Profile Black P313

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Coupon Code: 1257207139

$35 off P312 Readers

$35 off PCI Bus to CompactFlash Type I-II Read-Writer Internal Rear Low Profile P312

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Coupon Code: 1257204909

$35 off P311 Readers

$35 off PCI Bus to PC CardBus Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear Low Profile P311

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Coupon Code: 1257206490

$16 off P423 Readers

$16 off PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writers 2 Slot Internal Black P423

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Coupon Code: 1257207447

69% off PCM-CR-PC1IR

PCM-CR-PC1IR

69% off PCM-CR-PC1IR PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear 5 Volt Only

Only works with 5 Volt PC Cards, good for SRAM on older 16-Bit Windows machines

50% off Memory Card Explorer

S-MCE-NT

50% off S-MCE-NT Memory Card Explorer Software (The Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/ 2000/XP), offer expires 01/04/2010

PCMCIA Memory Card software for use with laptop slots or PCI based card readers

2009 Synchrotech CyberMonday - CyberWeek Specials

All offers expire Midnight December 06, 2009

Check our specials page for addition coupons not listed here.

13% off ADP-PCM-EXPUSB2 ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter

Compatible with all USB-mode ExpressCards including many WLAN, WiMax, 3G (HSDPA and EVDO) and memory

$4 off ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter

Using coupon code in our online shopping cart. Online only, can combine with existing 13% off sale, expires 12/06/2009 Coupon Code: 1245775896

27% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot

Cross-platform adapter allows use of PCMCIA 16-bit legacy and 32-bit PC CardBus cards with ExpressCard equipped computers

$17 off DuelAdapter ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer

Using coupon code in our online shopping cart. Online only, can combine with existing 27% off sale, expires 12/06/2009 Coupon Code: 1259103931

$13 off CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi + Multi-Card Adapter

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$13 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash

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$30 off OMNIDriveUSB2 LF USB to Memory PC Card Read-Writer

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9.50 off USB 2.0 Hub 10 Port Powered with Power Supply K10

Using coupon code in our online shopping cart. Online only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 12/06/2009 while supplies last! Coupon Code: 1254342485

$25 off PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writers 1 Slot Internal Low Profile Black P313

Using coupon code in our online shopping cart. Online only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 12/06/2009 Coupon Code: 1257207139

$35 off PCI Bus to CompactFlash Type I-II Read-Writer Internal Rear Low Profile P312

Using coupon code in our online shopping cart. Online only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 12/06/2009 Coupon Code: 1257204909

$35 off PCI Bus to PC CardBus Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear Low Profile P311

Using coupon code in our online shopping cart. Online only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 12/06/2009 Coupon Code: 1257206490

$16 off PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writers 2 Slot Internal Black P423

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69% off PCM-CR-PC1IR PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear 5 Volt Only

Only works with 5 Volt PC Cards, good for SRAM on older 16-Bit Windows machines

50% off S-MCE-NT Memory Card Explorer Software (The Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/ 2000/XP), offer expires 12/06/2009

PCMCIA Memory Card software for use with laptop slots or PCI based card readers

Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard WWAN Wireless Mobile Broadband EV-DO Rev. A

Expanding on the great success of its award-winning Passport PC Card, Kyocera's KPC680 ExpressCard sets the standard for high performance WWAN Wireless Mobile Broadband access. The KPC680 features EV-DO Rev. A, the next generation of CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology, to ensure continued optimal performance. EV-DO Rev. A increases the peak data download speed to 3.1 Mbps and peak upload speed to 1.8 Mbps, and the KPC680 ExpressCard is designed to take full advantage of the increased speeds.

KPC680's design features dual external antenna ports for signal flexibility while maintaining the industry-leading primary and diversity antenna design that has given Kyocera the fastest CDMA devices on the market. The ExpressCard format aligns with current notebook computer trends and and provides maximum flexibility when used with other adapters. Plug the Kyocera's KPC680 directly into ExpressCard 34 or 54 slots. For desktops, netbooks, and other computers without ExpressCard slots, use the included Synchrotech MicroU2E to plug into USB 2.0 ports. For bad reception and rural areas, using the included Synchrotech MicroU2E and DoubleQueue cable to draw power off of two USB 2.0 ports. For older notebook computers with 32-bit PC CardBus slots, purchase an optional Synchrotech ExpressAdapt adaptor which enables the KPC680 to be used in a PCMCIA PC CardBus slots. Given the wealth of adapters options, the KPC680 works to provide Wireless Mobile Broadband* to most computers.

U111-M USB to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot PCMCIA PC Card ATA Flash and SRAM

The Elan U111-M is an external read-writer for PCMCIA PC Card SRAM, and ATA Flash memory cards. The U111-M works without additional software or drivers on supported operating systems, treating both SRAM and ATA Flash as standard removable USB mass storage devices. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, the U111-M USB to PCMCIA Memory PC Card drive will work with a variety of consumer memory cards including CompactFlash and SD Cards.

The U111-M comes with a USB 'Y' for use on rare systems with underpowered ports. Simply plug in the additional power only connection in order to provide necessary current. The U111-M provides an inexpensive, hassle free solution to deploying legacy PCMCIA PC Card memory SRAM and ATA Flash cards on modern Windows and Linux computers with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ports.

For more information on using the U111-M on Linux, see U111-M testing results on Unix-like operating systems

Now offering MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for Verizon CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev.A Networks

The Novatel MiFi 2200 for Verizon Wireless delivers the ultimate in personal freedom. With the simple push of a button, wirelessly access the Internet from virtually anywhere with any WiFi-enabled device. Because it supports multiple users, you can share your high-speed connection with up to five friends, family members and coworkers total. The world's first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, MiFi is the fastest and easiest way to get online on the go--and it even fits in the palm of your hand. MiFi is your own cloud of connectivity: great for personal and business use providing instant access to email, download large files, and surf the web with your laptop while simultaneously allowing up to five computers or personal devices to be connected. Lasts up to 4 hours on a single charge so you can be anywhere and have connectivity (when connected to one Wi-Fi device). For Verizon users with Mobile Broadband Plans, contact Verizon customer service to activate MiFi.

New and Improved PCI Express to Serial I/O (RS-232) DB9 1 Port Host Adapter

Synchrotech announced their PCIE-RS232-01 PCIe to RS-232 Serial host adapter is now new and improved with a new chipset. This PCI Express based RS-232 host adapter (AKA COM Port) now with 128-byte deep transmit/receive FIFOs and up to 225 Kbps transfer baud rates. Operating system support has been expanded as well, working with Windows 2000, XP/2003 32/64 bit, and The Vista 32/64 bit. Harnessing the powerful PCI Express capabilities on modern motherboards, the x1 PCI Express to Serial I/O adds a fast serial COM port to computers for attaching fax/modems, bar code scanners, court reporters, data acquisition equipment, mag stripe readers, GPS receivers, digital cameras or other RS-232 serial devices. The PCIe card is a true host adapter with a built in 16C550 compatible UART.

$10 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer

$10 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer using coupon code 1254340654, exclusive of other offers, expires 10/31/2009. The first UDMA Mode 6 (ULTRA ATA/133) device on the market, CFFire800 Pro is capable of taking full advantage of today's highest speed CompactFlash Cards, with throughput to spare for future CF advancement. CFFire800 is a must for pro photographers and other demanding users of high speed CompactFlash memory cards. CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 boasts incredible read speeds of up to 43MBs with Lexar's new UDMA 300X and 39MBs with SanDisk's Extreme IV CompactFlash cards. Requiring no drivers on supported Macintosh or Windows systems, CFFire800 plugs into 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and utilizes bus power for excellent portability.

October 2009 Sales

25% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot expires 10/31/2009

Cross-platform adapter allows use of PCMCIA 16-bit legacy and 32-bit PC CardBus cards with ExpressCard equipped computers

18% off EXP34-DA-001 CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi + Multi-Card Adapter expires 10/31/2009

CFMulti allows SD Card and MMC devices, including the Eye-Fi to be used in CompactFlash slots

$9 off USB 2.0 Hub 10 Port Powered

Using Coupon Code: 1254342485 in our online shopping cart. Online only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 10/31/2009

$6 off USB 2.0 Hub 13 Port Powered

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$10 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash

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$5 off OMNIDriveUSB2 LF USB to Memory PC Card Read-Writer

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$5 off DataVideo 6 Port FireWire Repeater Hub

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$5 off CFExpressPro ExpressCard to CompactFlash Adapter C-400

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$14.00 off Mounting Kit - 3.5 to 5.25 Inch Drive Bays Black

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69% off PCM-CR-PC1IR PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear 5 Volt Only

Only works with 5 Volt PC Cards, good for SRAM on older 16-Bit Windows machines

50% off S-MCE-NT Memory Card Explorer Software (The Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/ 2000/XP), offer expires 10/31/2009

PCMCIA Memory Card software for use with laptop slots or PCI based card readers

Correct A-331/A-341 PCIe to SATA Jumper Settings

Surprisingly, the instruction booklet that accompanies the A-331/A-341 PCIe to SATA devices causes some confusion among a very small segment of end users in terms of jumper settings for SATA port selection.

Here is the text and images from the booklet:

Note: There are four SATA ports in PCIe SATA II 300 2-Channel RAID Card. We named these ports A to D. Ports A & B are external SATA ports and C & D are internal SATA ports. By changing the jumper setting on Encore SATA2 RAID PCIe Card that allows you to select between external and internal ports to use. By default, Port C and D are working.

Reading the instructions, a few things stand out. First off, the instructions state that Ports C and D are the default settings, and hence the internal SATA ports are the out of the box configuration. To change a port, the entire bank grouping must be relocated (this is where most people are confused), in other words all jumpers from either bank (groups of four J1-J4, or J5-J8) need be in the same position (ie. all 1-2 OR all 2-3).

To simplify this by providing the most obvious example. To switch from the default settings of both internal ports to both the external ports, one would move all the jumpers to position 1-2 closed. In other words, move every jumper to the opposite position they are already set at!

Remember, A and C are mutually exclusive, as are B and D. Hence, a mixed one internal port and one external port configuration can only consist of A and D, OR B and C.

PCI Express to Serial ATA (eSATA II/300) 2/2 Port Host Adapters

Drivers Released for 64-bit Versions of The Windows to Utilize OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro/LF Products

CSM/IPI have released drivers and software compatible with 64-bit versions of the Windows. Allowing use of OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro and OMNIDriveUSB2 LF PC Card Readers with both 32/64 bit versions of The Windows XP, and The Windows Vista.

OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro allows the deployment of PCMCIA PC Card memory devices including ATA Flash and SRAM. OMNIDriveUSB2 LF allows the deployment of PCMCIA PC Card memory devices including ATA Flash, SRAM, and Linear Flash. With many current notebook computers being sold with no PC Card slots, and 64-bit versions of The Vista, this new will be welcome to many end users needing to access legacy hardware devices.

Be sure to read the Readme.htm file within the directory containing the rest of the files before proceeding with installation.

FAQ and solution guide takes the confusion out of FireWire 800 Transition

Apple's recent transition to all FireWire 800 ports on their computers marked a major shift in inquiries about FireWire 800 and how to interface with legacy FireWire 400 devices. The good news is, it's very simple and straight forward to connect FireWire 800 with FireWire 400 devices and vice versa.

Bridging FireWire 400 to FireWire 800 provides difference case scenarios and products for hassle free connections.

Elan Updates Java Software for USBscope50

New for the 1Gsps/75Mhz USB pen-style DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope)

We have issued a new version of the Java software for the USBscope50, which includes some minor bug fixes.

It also has a "check for updates" feature under "help" in the menu, allowing a user who is connected to the internet to check easily whether a later version of the software has been released.  If a newer version is found, the software will offer to automatically download and install it.

We are now moving on to add the FFT function to the Java software, and expect this to be available around the end of June.

The new version is available from our website for download:
http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/support/usbtmfaq/software.php

• FFT support added.


• FFT data points can be saved in a txt file.


• When starting in demo mode message changed and Quit button added.

Synchrotech 10 Port And 13 Port USB 2.0 Powered Hubs A Solution For I/O Impoverished Apple 'Books

Last few days for $5 off CFMulti

Last few days for $5 off CFMulti ADP-CF2-SDHCF with coupon code 1240262762, other offers exclusive, expires 04/30/2009

Elan's Miniature USB Test Equipment Family

Elan's line of USB based test, measurement, and scope products provide a range of features at previously dreamed of prices. Portability: the miniature USB test equipment line all use standard BNC probes, but can fit in a shirt pocket. Safety: isolated to 300V Cat II USBscope50, USBwave12, USBpulse100, and USBcount50 are ideal for use in educational environments. Stack and synchronize: Elan's unique "stackability" feature allows use of multiple USB test equipment devices together, a flexible and cost saving arrangement. These Universal Serial Bus devices feature source code for driver and application under GNU license, allowing for modification and customization for specific requirements. Choose from USB based Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Digital Pulse/Clock Generators, or Frequency/Period Counters.

Elan's Miniature USB Test Equipment Family

Check out the K10 USB 2.0 Hub 10 Port Powered with Power Supply

Tired of wrangling multiple USB 2.0 hubs? Synchrotech's 10 Port USB 2.0 Hub provides host computers with 10 additional USB ports and allows flexible tiered USB configurations with a single hub! The K10 is a robust and inexpensive hub runs in self powered mode and provides over current protection at each of its downstream ports. The K10's simplified circuitry improves both reliability and compatibility with various host systems. USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backward compatible, K10 supports low, full, and high speed USB devices and works with any system that supports the USB specification. Providing ten downstream ports, this hub features plug and play installation and transparent operation. It comes with a free power supply with a generous 3 ampere capacity, and USB 2.0 cable to connect to a host computer.

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Use the Aegis Mini - FireWire 1.8" Ultra-Portable Pocket Drive with new Macs.

6into9 FireWire Adapter for all the latest Apple Mac models

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Ready! The 6into9 (CAB-FW8-6-9-CONV) is an inexpensive alternative to using 6 to 9 Pin FireWire cables with the latest Macs featuring FireWire 800 ports. The 6into9 adapter allows the use of 6-Pin FireWire 400 devices and cables on any 9-Pin FireWire 800 port, including those found on the all new MacBook Pro 15 inch, MacBook Pro 17 inch, Mac Pro, and Mac Mini.

Featuring the best shielding and construction, the 6into9 is only $9.00!

Coupons and Specials

March 2009 Specials

MacWorld Special now open to all customers

Need USB 2.0 to Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Networking Capabilities?

The FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async Adapter works with X.21, RS530, V.35, RS449, RS485 and RS232C network interfaces operating at serial line speeds up to 2 Mbits/s. FarSync Flex USB provides as single port and is designed to provide a high performance communications solution for use with TCP/IP and an API for companies who wish to quickly develop their own communications solutions. The API permits HDLC framed and transparent bit stream operation from Linux and Windows. The FarSync Flex software and drivers on Windows and Linux can now support 2 wire RS485 operation. All existing FarSync Flex devices can be upgraded to support RS485. This new RS485 serial support adds line types of 2 wire (half duplex) RS485; multi drop and single ended, with line speeds of up to 512 Kbits/s, and with NRZI, FM1 or FM0 signaling modes.

F-FS4100 FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async Adapter with Linux and Windows Drivers

Addressing a Common FireWire Repeater Port Count Question

> What we would like is the:
> FW8-FIO-UB4PRH Unibrain FireRepeater-800 Pro FireWire 800 IEEE 1394b
> Repeater Hub 4 Port
> Assuming (all ports a bi-directional) as we would like 4 output
> devices feeding into
> 1 input device.


Since FireWire is a true peer-to-peer technology, unlike say, the prosaic USB standard, terminology for FireWire repeaters and hubs is a little different. Typically the count on a FireWire repeater hub is the total available ports, since the host computer is considered just another peer level device. In other words, plugging a computer into the FW8-FIO-UB4PRH leaves three available ports left. If you have 5 total devices to connect (including a computer), then you could deploy two of the repeater hubs in conjunction with each other. The following schematic illustrates one such configuration with FW8R1 and FW8R2 representing separate FW8-FIO-UB4PRH units.

         FW8R1
         -----
HOST --- = p1 |
         | p2 = --- DEVICE   FW8R2
         | p3 = --- DEVICE   -----
         | p4 = ------------ = p1 |
         -----               | p2 = --- DEVICE
                             | p3 = --- DEVICE
                             | p4 = --- DEVICE
                             -----|