DuelAdapter ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer
Duel Systems has notified us of the DuelAdapter's End Of Life (EOL) status. The product is still available in limited quantities, and Duel Systems will honor warranties. There will NOT be driver updates to support Mac OS X 10.6 or above, nor support for Windows 7 or Vista/7 64-bit editions. Please bear this in mind when purchasing this item.
See our new product: ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC CardBus 16/32-bit Read-Writer Express2PCC as a replacement for the DuelAdapter.
The ExpressCard to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter™ is designed to connect the new generation of ExpressCard equipped laptops with legacy PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards. This cross-platform device seamlessly converts data at the highest throughput speed from PC Cards designed for cellular broadband, wireless networking, video, audio and memory expansion to the new ExpressCard format.
Using special electronics to convert PCMCIA PC Card input to an ExpressCard compatible signal, the adapter can reach transfer rates up to the full 2.5Gbit/sec supported by the ExpressCard interface--five times faster than USB 2.0. The adapter works with ExpressCard equipped laptops or desktops running Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems. Installation is a snap and the DuelAdapter™ has been tested with a wide range of existing PC Cards including: Panasonic P2 cards, and 3G wireless cards from Sprint, Cingular, T-Mobile, and Verizon. If the drivers exist on a supported platform for a specific PC Card, then it should work without any issues. DuelAdapter™ comes with a one year limited warranty. Please check the Unsupported Systems List before purchasing.
Part Number and Description
EXP34-DA-001ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot
PC Notebook users please check: Unsupported Systems List before purchasing
DuelAdapter not supported by Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
DuelAdapter is now at End Of Life, please see the notes at the top of this page!
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Features and Specifications
Features
Windows XP and Mac OS X compatible
Works great with Panasonic P2 Cards!
Fits in 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slots
Works with standard PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards
Connects PCMCIA PC Cards to ExpressCard equipped notebook and desktop computers
Also works with CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC SD Card, and other consumer memory cards using suitable adapters
Data transfer rate up to ExpressCard maximum, limited by PC Card application
Convenient 2-part module with cable for easy desktop configuration
Easy driver installation and set up
Warranty Information
1 Year Limited Warranty
System Requirements PC
Please check the Unsupported Systems List before purchasing.
ExpressCard 54 or 34 equipped PC
Windows XP and Vista
Drivers must exist for any PC Card being used
System Requirements Mac
ExpressCard 54 or 34 equipped Mac (ie. MacBook Pro)
Mac OS X 10.6 (NOTICE: The DuelAdapter does not support Apple SNOW LEOPARD software upgrade)
Mac OS X 10.5 (no drivers required)
Mac OS X 10.4.8 (on CD-ROM)
Mac OS X 10.4.9 and 10.4.10 drivers are available for download from Duel System's download site.
Drivers must exist for any PC Card being used
DEVICES KNOWN NOT TO WORK
Village Tronic has informed their customers that their VTBook product does not work with the DuelAdapter.
SYSTEMS KNOWN NOT TO WORK
The following systems have ExpressCard firmware issues and are known not to work with the DuelAdapter. Some other ExpressCard equipped computers may also have compatibility issues, this list is by no means comprehensive.
Allienware M5550
Allienware M5551
Dell Latitude 131L
HP/Compaq DV2416US
HP/Compaq DV6000 Series Models
HP/Compaq DV9000 Series Models
Nobilis N4026
Sony VAIO VGN-CR123 E
Sony VAIO VGN-CR203 E
Sony VAIO VGN-F2180 E/B
Toshiba Satellite A205 6468
Toshiba Satellite P205
Toshiba Satellite S4607
Toshiba Satellite S4807
Toshiba Satellite X205
Macs Running Mac OS X 10.6 and above
Chipset
TI
Bus Interface
Host: ExpressCard
Peripheral: PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus Cards
Peripheral: PCMCIA 16-Bit PC Cards
Connectors
Host: ExpressCard 34
Peripheral: up to Type II PCMCIA PC Card
Performance
Up to the full ExpressCard specification (x1 PCI Express)
Limited by maximum data rate of PC Card used
PCMCIA PC Card Compatibility
16-Bit PCMCIA PC Cards
32-Bit CardBus PC Cards
Wide Area Network cellular cards
802.11a/b/g wireless LAN cards
ATA Flash Cards and Drives
Port expansion cards
Ethernet LAN cards
Memory cards
Modem cards
Package Includes
DuelAdapter ExpressCard to PC Card Adapter
1-year limited warranty and support card
Product registration card
Driver CD-ROM
Install Guide
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions Interface Module: 34 x 110 x 15mm
Dimensions Interconnect Cable: 225 x 6mm diameter
Dimensions PC Card Module: 72 x 141 x 26mm
Weight: 115g (approximate)
Electrical Characteristics
Meets all PCMCIA and ExpressCard requirements
3.3V ± 0.3V @ 500mA (max.) directly from ExpressCard socket
Approvals: UL, CE, FCC, RoHS
Support
ExpressCard FAQ for ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54
Answers a broad range of ExpressCard questions including form factor, compatibility, etc.
Drivers for this device, including BETA drivers for Mac OS X 10.4.9.
Links to P2 drivers for Windows and Mac OS X, to use in conjunction with DuelAdapters
Troubleshooting guide for Windows XP
Troubleshooting guide for Mac OS X
Notice to Customers Running Mac OS X
Due to a peripherals management limitation in Mac OS X, the MacBook Pro or other Apple computers must be restarted before reinserting the DuelAdapter into the ExpressCard card slot. We are actively working with Apple and expect to have this situation corrected in a future Mac OS X release. Please check this page for updates.
Running Cingular's Sierra Wireless Air Card 860 under the DuelAdapter
How-to for AC860 with Windows XP
List of systems have ExpressCard firmware issues and are known not to work with the DuelAdapter. Some other ExpressCard equipped computers may also have compatibility issues, this list is by no means comprehensive.
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