http://www.synchrotech.com/ News, announcements, sales, and other information from Synchrotech -- a recognized leader in the ExpressCard, PC Card (PCMCIA), FireWire and Consumer Storage Media Cards industry. en-us Copyright 2009, Synchrotech, a Division of Synchronized Technologies, Inc. sales@synchrotech.com (SALES MANAGER) webmaster@synchrotech.com (WEBMASTER) http://www.synchrotech.com/img-misc/synchrotech-sbox-logo.png http://www.synchrotech.com/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:01:32 PDT 30 Closed Friday, July 03, 2009 for Independence Day. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000257 Holiday Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:01:32 PDT Pay just one dollar for Mounting Kit using coupon code 1246050817, exclusive of other offers, expires 07/31/2009. Perfect for installing floppy drive sized devices in CD-ROM size drive bays! http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/mounting_hardware_brackets_00.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000256 Mounting Bracket Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:57:43 PDT Extensive FAQ and product solutions for connecting between FireWire 800 and FireWire 400. Addresses 9, 6, and 4-pin scenarios. Great resource for questions related to Apple's recent transition to all FireWire 800 ports on their computers. http://www.synchrotech.com/support/faq-bridging-firewire-400-to-firewire-800-with-cables-plugs.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000255 FAQ/FireWire 800/FireWire 400 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:15:08 PDT Save $12.50 off ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter using Coupon Code: 1245775896. Online orders only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires midnight 07/31/2009. ExpressAdapt represents the second generation of CardBus to ExpressCard adapters, combining benefits of previous generation 16-bit and 32-bit adapters. Integrating the latest NEC ECOUSB(TM) controller with Synchrotech's advanced voltage regulating circuitry, ExpressAdapt has major advantages over competing devices. ExpressAdapt needs no drivers on contemporary mainstream operating systems. ExpressAdapt harnesses the fastest USB 2.0 throughput to complement the latest HSDPA and EVDO Rev. A ExpressCards. ExpressAdapt's integrated controller allows for low power consumption and price. ExpressAdapt overcomes power considerations of earlier 32-bit PC CardBus adapters providing 1000mA at 3.3V and 650mA at 1.5V with ability to supply power on both ExpressCard rails for newer cards like Option Wireless' ExpressCards. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/pcmcia-pc_cardbus-usb-expresscard-adapter-expressadapt.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000254 ExpressAdapt/PC CardBus/ExpressCard Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:46:51 PDT Save $6 on the CFExpressPro ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter using Coupon Code: 1245264711. Online orders only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires midnight 07/31/2009. CFExpressPro ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter allows access to data stored on CompactFlash memory media cards. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard-memory-card-adapters_01-compactflash.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000253 CFExpressPro/ExpressCard/CompactFlash Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:43:58 PDT Save $15 Off MicroU2E USB 2.0 to USB ExpressCard 34|54 Host Adapter using Coupon Code: 1243021469. Online orders only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires midnight 05/25/2009. MicroU2E allows the use of USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard devices on USB 2.0 ports. MicroU2E separates itself from similar products by its diminutive size. Slightly bigger than a book of matches, the adapter accepts USB 2.0 based ExpressCards in either 34 or 54 form factors. MicroU2E will not work with any ExpressCard using the PCI Express (PCIe) portion of the ExpressCard standard. A cross-platform device, the MicroU2E adapter allows the use of USB based ExpressCards like the latest generation of 3G wireless devices on slotless PC notebooks and Apple MacBooks. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000252 MicroU2E/ExpressCard/USB 2.0 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:36:03 PDT We'll be closed Monday, May 25, 2009 for Memorial Day. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000251 Holiday Fri, 22 May 2009 14:33:05 PDT To all intents and purposes Elan's P424 PC Card reader has been discontinued since July of 2008. A recent custom run of these devices left Synchrotech with a small amount of brand new P424's available for sale. The P424 is a full height PCI to external two slot 16-bit PC Card reader, and is a favorite among DEXIS integrators. Quantities are limited, and sold on a first come first served basis. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_02_p424_elan_pcmcia_pc-card_reader_slot.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000250 P424/PC Card Fri, 08 May 2009 15:15:09 PDT The popularity of April's coupons were so overwhelming, we extended them to the end of this month. Check out special savings on CFMulti, AirQueue, DoubleQueue, and 1GB CompactFlash Cards. Use the coupons found on our specials page to take advantage of these special savings. Offers for online orders only, cannot be combined with any other offer, and expire 05/31/2009 http://www.synchrotech.com/misc/specials.html#coupons http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000249 Coupon/Specials Fri, 08 May 2009 15:02:17 PDT $5 Off CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi + Multi-Card Adapter using coupon code 1240262762. Online only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 04/30/2009. CFMulti enables CFII based digital cameras to use Eye-Fi(TM) WiFi SD Cards to wirelessly transfer their photos like SD based cameras do! Since most current high end DSLR and late model midrange digital cameras feature CompactFlash slots, CFMulti's ability to provide them with wireless protects camera investments, while still allowing switching back to high performance UDMA CompactFlash. CFMulti also allows the use of SDHC, SD Cards, MMC +Plus, and MultiMediaCards in place of CompactFlash. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/media-adapters-compactflash_eye-fi_sdhc_mmc-01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000248 CFMulti Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:58:21 PDT $1.50 Off AirQueue CAB-USB2-AFA-0020C using coupon code 1239988388. AirQueue is for USB devices with large or unusually designed connectors to work with the MacBook and MacBook Air. $1.50 Off DoubleQueue CAB-USB2-AAFA-0020C using coupon code 1239988572. DoubleQueue is an extender with option of drawing current from second USB Port for MicroU2E or other USB devices. Offers for online orders only, cannot be combined with any other offer, expires 05/31/2009. http://www.synchrotech.com/misc/specials.html#coupons http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000247 USB 2.0/AirQueue/DoubleQueue Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:20:31 PDT 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. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/hub_04_usb_2.0-10-port.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000246 USB 2.0/Hubs/10 Port Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:22:59 PDT Elan has lower prices significantly on its entire range of USB Measurement and Instrumentation Products. Currently the lineup includes the USBscope50-Pocket sized USB Scope, USBwave12-Pocket sized USB Function Generator, USBpulse100-Pocket sized USB Pulse Generator, and USBcount50-Pocket sized USB Frequency/Period counter. These Linux and Windows compatible devices now feature all new Java based software. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb-scopes_00.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000245 USB/Measurement/Instrumentation Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:10 PDT 40% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot. The DuelAdapter connects the new generation of ExpressCard equipped notebook computers with legacy PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards. MacOS X and The Windows Vista compatible, DuelAdapter protects a notebook user's investment in PC Cards. Hurry, this offer expires 03/31/2009. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard-pcmcia-pc_cardbus_dueladapter_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000244 ExpressCard/PC Card/Adapter Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:05:39 PDT Save 10% on the regular price of the PCM-CR-FW81ECF-02 CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer. This UDMA Mode 6 CompactFlash reader is one of the fastest ways to read CompactFlash, and is a must have for professional photographers. Hurry, this deal ends 03/31/2009. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_31_firewire_800_1394b_compactflash_cffire800.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000243 FireWire 800/UDMA/CompactFlash Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:23:58 PDT 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. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-fs/usb_farsync_flex_fs4100.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000242 USB/Communications/RS485 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:52:43 PST Synchrotech's 6F to 9M adapter plugs are an affordable solution to deploy existing 6-pin FireWire 400 devices and cables with Apple's new MacBook Pro computers. Very popular with 15-inch MacBook Pro owners, the 6into9 adapter is perfect for the recently announced 17-inch MacBook Pro as well. The device's part number is CAB-FW8-6-9-CONV, and it retails for $9.00 USD. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-400-800-cables-connectors_01.html#CAB-FW8-6-9-CONV http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000241 FireWire 800/FireWire 400/Adapter Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:47:48 PST RSS Feed Archive for 2008 Synchrotech News and Product Announcements http://www.synchrotech.com/misc/synchrotech08.xml http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000240 PR Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:22:18 PST Unibrain's Glass Optical Fiber Repeater 800 models provide the most reliable and straight forward solution applications requiring long FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) cable runs. GOFR extend FireWire 800 signals up to 550 meters over standard glass optical fiber cables. Utilize standard LC or MT-RJ Glass Optical Fiber between repeaters to allow transmit full speed FireWire 800 signals over distances of up to 550 meters (Roughly 1,800 feet). http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-hubs-repeaters_glass_optical_fiber_repeater_800_lc.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000239 Repeater/Glass Optical Fiber/FireWire 800 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:51:42 PST Excellent ExpressCard hardware guide for Stenographers and Court Reporters. Explains why many ExpressCard host adapters don't work with RS-232 serial ports on steno machines or transcription software package hardware keys, and why Synchrotech's PCIe based ExpressCard to RS-232 devices do. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/12/best-in-class-for-court-reporters-and.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000238 ExpressCard/PCIe Host Adapters/RS-232 Serial Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:29 PST