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 2008, 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/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PDT Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:51:42 PST 30 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 We are closed from December 24, 2008 to January 5, 2009 in observance of the Winter Holidays. Orders placed during that period will ship January 5th, as long as the items are in stock. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000237 Schedule/Holiday Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:59:46 PST The popularity of Synchrotech's CFMulti caused many customers to ask why we don't carry Eye-Fi products as well. In response, Synchrotech now offers Eye-Fi devices including the Eye-Fi Home, Eye-Fi Share, and Eye-Fi Explore. These innovative products wirelessly connect to home Wi-Fi networks and upload pictures automatically. When a computer is turned on, the Card delivers pictures to the assigned folder on the computer or directly into iPhoto. It's as easy as turning on a camera. No cables, cradles, or hassles. Buying the CFMulti along with Eye-Fi products is now a one stop shopping experience, which saves money over shipping separately. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/sd-card_sdhc_wifi_eye-fi_cards_00.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000236 SD Card/WiFi/Eye-Fi Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:49:18 PST FAQ entry added addressing questions regarding Ratoc's FR1SX, U2SCX, and U2SCX-LVD solutions. Many end users want to know about utilizing external busses like high performance FireWire and prosaic USB with with IDC Header or SCA internal SCSI devices. http://www.synchrotech.com/support/ratoc-scsi-firewire-usb-fr1sx-u2scx-lvd-faq-supplement.html#id3311321299 http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000235 FireWire/USB 2.0/SCSI Adapter Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:38:42 PST For orders placed between December 1, 2008 and December 7, 2008 PST only. Pay just $20 for the revolutionary ADP-CF2-SDHCF CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi + Multi-Card Adapter. 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/_00000234 Sale/Seasonal/CFMulti Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:31:22 PST Ars Technica includes and reviews Synchrotech's K13 USB 13 Port Hub in its Holiday Gift Guide 2008. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/11/ars-technica-includes-synchrotechs-k13.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000233 USB 2.0/Hub 13 port Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:31:40 PST For orders placed on November 28, 2008 PST only. Get Free FedEx Ground shipping on any order $50 or over! Pay just $20 for the revolutionary ADP-CF2-SDHCF CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi + Multi-Card Adapter. Pay just $35 of the PCIE-ESATA2-01 PCI Express to Serial ATA (eSATA II/300) 2/2 Port Host Adapter A-331. Pay just $59 of the PCIE-U2FW8IO-01 PCI Express to USB 2.0 and FireWire 800/400 Combo Host Adapter 3+2+1 Ports F-280. See our Holiday Sales on the right hand column of every page for even more savings! http://www.synchrotech.com/misc/specials.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000232 Sale/Holiday Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:28:38 PST We are closed from November 27 through November 30, 2008 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000231 Holiday Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:26:17 PST 35% off ExpressAdapt. 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. Hurry, offer expires 12/31/2008, quantities are limited. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/pcmcia-pc_cardbus-usb-expresscard-adapter-expressadapt.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000230 Sale/Adapter/PC CardBus/ExpressCard Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:16:27 PST Save 34% on MicroU2E's regular price. 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. Hurry, this deal ends 12/31/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000229 Sale/ExpressCard/USB 2.0/MicroU2E Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:11:00 PST An optional .60M (24in) IDE 40-pin extender cable set is now available for Synchrotech's 32-bit front PC CardBus Readers. This extended cable provides more distance between the PCI Slot and the 3.5in drive bay housing the PC Card slot. The CAB-IDEC60-060C provides 60% more distance than the stock 37cm (14in) cables. Synchrotech's PCM-CR-PC1IF32R-B, PCM-CR-PC1IF32-W, and PCM-CR-PC1IF32-B PC Card readers can all use the optional (purchased separately) CAB-IDEC60-060C extender cable set. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_12.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000228 PCMCIA/PC CardBus/Reader Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:33:27 PST 12% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot. Offer expires 12/31/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard-pcmcia-pc_cardbus_dueladapter_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000227 Sale/ExpressCard/PCMCIA PC CardBus Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:59:26 PST 35% off MicroU2E-MV. Successor to the wildly popular MicroU2E, Synchrotech's MicroU2E-MV USB to ExpressCard adapter adds support for a much wider range of USB based ExpressCards. MicroU2E-MV accepts 1.5V ExpressCards like the range of Option Wireless WWAN mobile broadband devices popular with AT&T and on European networks. The 3.3 and 1.5V multi-voltage capability of the MicroU2E-MV makes it unique among USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 mode ExpressCard 34 | 54 host adapters. A cross-platform device, MicroU2E-MV allows the use of USB based ExpressCards like the latest generation of 3G WWAN wireless devices on slot-less PC notebooks, Apple MacBooks, and the MacBook Air. Offer expires 12/31/2008, quantities are limited. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter_microu2e-mv.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000226 Sale/ExpressCard/USB 2.0/MicroU2E Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:58:56 PST FarSite's FarSync T2Ue PCIe (PCI Express) Synchronous Communications Network Adapter is now available for systems featuring modern motherboards. The T2Ue provide the same high performance and high reliability connectivity for 32 and 64 bit Linux, Windows XP, Server 2003, and The Vista on a PCI Express host adapter as FarSite's other T-Series adapters. The PCIe to Synchronous Communications Network host adapters also work with FS9610 FarSync SDK (Software Developers Toolkit) with Card API's for Linux and Windows (purchased separately). http://www.synchrotech.com/products-fs/pcie_farsync_t2ue_fs4250.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000225 PCIe/Synchronous Communications Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:41:51 PST We'll be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2008 for Veteran's Day. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000224 Holiday Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:40:53 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. Rather than purchasing new 6 to 9 pin cables to accommodate the new MacBook Pro's single high performance FireWire 800 port, our adapter protects existing investments in FireWire 400 peripherals and cables. Crafted from the highest grade materials and featuring worry free shielding, the 6F to 9M adapter allows for full 400Mbps operation. 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/_00000223 FireWire 800/FireWire 400/Adapter Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:21:32 PDT We'll be closed Monday, October 13, 2008 for Columbus Day. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000222 Holiday Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:23:35 PDT Synchrotech is now offering Quatech's 1, 2, and 4 port PCIe based ExpressCard to RS-422 and RS-485 Serial host adapters. Advantages of a PCIe-based ExpressCard design are in the interface to the laptop's motherboard. The PCIe bus interface is the successor to the PCI bus, which in turn was the successor to the ISA bus to which built-in serial ports were originally attached. As such, the ExpressCard adapter design utilizes a PCIe-based design and can still directly use I/O space addresses and interrupts, thus more closely emulating built-in ports than can be done via USB-based design. Moreover, because there's no USB stack for the drivers to contend with, throughput can be higher and latency will be lower (considerably so in many cases). Due to improved data transfer rate, the ExpressCard is considerably more efficient for multi-tasking operations. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard_34_serial_rs-422_rs-485_pcie_adapter_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000221 ExpressCard/Host Adapters/RS-422/485 Serial Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:33:11 PDT FarSite's FarSync X.25 adapter line now includes PCIe based products for modern motherboards. The T4Ue and T2Ue provide the same high performance and high reliability X.25 connectivity for 32 and 64 bit Linux, Windows XP, Server 2003, and The Vista on a PCI Express host adapter as FarSite's other T-Series adapters. The PCIe to X.25 host adapters come with FarSite's extensive APIs and SDK. The four port T4Ue is available now, and the two port T2Ue will be available soon. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-fs/farsync_x.25_adapters_00.html#pcie http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000220 PCIe/X.25 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:37:14 PDT Buy a MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 to USB Mode ExpressCard 34|54 Multi-Voltage Host Adapter and get a free AirQueue USB 2.0 A (Male) to A (Female) Extender Cable. Offer expires 09/30/2008, limit 5 per customer. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter_microu2e-mv.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000219 Sale/USB 2.0/ExpressCard/AirQueue Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:50:51 PDT Buy a MicroU2E USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard 34|54 Host Adapter and get a free AirQueue USB 2.0 A (Male) to A (Female) Extender Cable. Offer expires 09/30/2008, limit 5 per customer. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000218 Sale/USB 2.0/ExpressCard/AirQueue Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:49:47 PDT 5% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot. Offer expires 09/30/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard-pcmcia-pc_cardbus_dueladapter_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000217 Sale/ExpressCard/PCMCIA PC CardBus Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:48:41 PDT Buy a MicroU2E USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard 34|54 Host Adapter and get a free DoubleQueue USB 2.0 A+A (Power) to A (Female) Y Extender Cable. Offer expires 09/30/2008, limit 5 per customer. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000216 Sale/USB 2.0/ExpressCard/DoubleQueue Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:44:45 PDT Buy a MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 to USB Mode ExpressCard 34|54 Multi-Voltage Host Adapter and get a free DoubleQueue USB 2.0 A+A (Power) to A (Female) Y Extender Cable. Offer expires 09/30/2008, limit 5 per customer. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter_microu2e-mv.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000215 Sale/USB 2.0/ExpressCard/DoubleQueue Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:42:30 PDT Recently there has been a shift in interest from internal SCSI host adapters SCSI host adapters utilizing external busses like high performance FireWire and prosaic USB. While Ratoc's FireWire and USB to SCSI adapters have been on the market for quite some time, they are beginning to grow in popularity since they are an inexpensive and accessible way to work with older SCSI devices. This FAQ document is intended to clear up some of the confusion over deploying Ratoc adapters with SCSI devices. http://www.synchrotech.com/support/ratoc-scsi-firewire-usb-fr1sx-u2scx-lvd-faq-supplement.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000214 Adapter/FireWire USB 2.0/SCSI Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:05:56 PDT 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/_00000213 Adapter/PC CardBus/ExpressCard Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:28:17 PDT Synchrotech's CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer is a must for pro photographers and other demanding users of high speed CompactFlash memory cards. Capable of exploiting the high speeds of the latest generation of CompactFlash memory cards, the CFFire800 FireWire 800 boasts incredible read speeds. On sale for 10% off, hurry this offer expires 08/31/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_31_firewire_800_1394b_compactflash_cffire800.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000212 Sale/FireWire 800/CompactFlash/UDMA Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:14:06 PDT G-Tech adds a spacious 320GB 5400RPM version of their ultra-portable lineup of G|DRIVE mini Triple hard drives. These high quality drives feature blinding fast FireWire 800, fast FireWire 400, and prosaic USB 2.0 interfaces. G|DRIVE mini Triple hard drives are the ideal storage solutions for people on the go. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-usb-hard-drives_firewire-800-mini_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000211 FireWire 800/USB 2.0/Hard Disk Drives Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:28:41 PDT The CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular Travel Router creates a secure Wi-Fi Hotspot from broadband enabled cellular data modems. The CTR500 is the world's most compact router that is able to support BOTH Express Card and USB-style Cellular Modems. Powered by CradlePoint's WiPipe(TM) technology, it supports a wide variety of modems and handsets on the ATT, Verizon, Sprint, and Alltel networks and gives users hassle-free Wi-Fi access nearly anywhere. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/wireless_router_gateway_wwan_wlan_3g-4g_ctr500-cradlepoint.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000210 Wireless Router/WWAN HSDPA EVDO/WLAN LAN Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:48:25 PDT Synchrotech announces a significant price reduction on Top Global's MB6000 Phoebus Wireless Gateway/Routers for WWAN 3G/4G to WiFi/Ethernet Networks. These breakthrough devices allow sharing of a single mobile (cellular) broadband data account throughout a household, business or branch office. Harnessing 3G or 4G mobile data networks (AKA cellular data networks), wireless gateway/routers handle the connectivity with mobile carriers like T-Mobile, Vodaphone, Sprint, AT&T (Cingular), Verizon, and many others. The MB6000 price is now only $249, down from the former price of $299. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/wireless_router_gateway_wwan_wlan_01-3g-4g_mb6000.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000209 Wireless Router/WWAN HSDPA EVDO/WLAN LAN Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:49:26 PDT Synchrotech is now offering Quatech's PCIe based ExpressCard to IEEE-1284 EPP Parallel host adapter. Advantages of a PCIe-based ExpressCard design are in the interface to the laptop's motherboard. The PCIe bus interface is the successor to the PCI bus, which in turn was the successor to the ISA bus to which built-in parallel ports were originally attached. As such, the ExpressCard adapter design utilizes a PCIe-based design and can still directly use I/O space addresses and interrupts, thus more closely emulating built-in parallel ports than can be done via USB-based design. Moreover, because there's no USB stack for the drivers to contend with, throughput can be higher and latency will be lower (considerably so in many cases). Due to improved data transfer rate, the ExpressCard is considerably more efficient for multi-tasking operations. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard_34_parallel_printer_ieee1284_port_adapter_pcie_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000208 ExpressCard/Host Adapters/IEEE-1284 Parallel Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:38:18 PDT The FarLinX X25 Gateway product range is the third generation of X.25 Gateway products from FarSite, providing XOT to X.25 switching, X.25 to TCP data translation and connection routing and an X.25 switch. All this is easily managed from a browser using a graphical interface. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-fs/x25_gateway_x25_xot_tcp-ip_01_farlinx_fl26xx.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000207 FarSite/Gateway/XOT X.25 TCP-IP Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:27:59 PDT Save 10% on the EasyReader until 07/31/2008. EasyReader is an industrial grade external USB 2.0 read-writer for ATA Flash PCMCIA PC Cards. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, it will work with a variety of memory cards including CompactFlash, SD Cards, and others. EasyReader works with a wide range of USB 2.0 supporting operating systems. Sale on current stock only. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_29_easyreaderusb2_ata_flash_pcmcia_pc_cards.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000206 Sale/USB 2.0/ATA Flash Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:42:09 PDT For three days only, purchase a MicroU2E-MV USB to ExpressCard adapter and get the specialty cable of your choice absolutely free! Choose from either the DoubleQueue cable for supplementing MicroU2E-MV power in areas with low WWAN signals, or the AirQueue cable to use the MicroU2E-MV with slot-less notebook PCs, the MacBook Air, and MacBooks. This special offer is for three days only, for orders placed July 4, 5, or 6 2008 (PST) and there is a limit 5 specials per customer. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter_microu2e-mv.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000205 Sale Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:16:08 PDT Synchrotech is offering the DuelAdapter ExpressCard/34 to PCMCIA PC Card host adapter for only $97 during the month of July 2008. $97 price includes 4% off. Offer expires 07/31/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard-pcmcia-pc_cardbus_dueladapter_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000204 Sale Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:22:15 PDT Successor to the wildly popular MicroU2E, Synchrotech's MicroU2E-MV USB to ExpressCard adapter adds support for a much wider range of USB based ExpressCards. MicroU2E-MV accepts 1.5V ExpressCards like the range of Option Wireless WWAN mobile broadband devices popular with AT&T and on European networks. The 3.3 and 1.5V multi-voltage capability of the MicroU2E-MV makes it unique among USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 mode ExpressCard 34 | 54 host adapters. A cross-platform device, MicroU2E-MV allows the use of USB based ExpressCards like the latest generation of 3G WWAN wireless devices on slot-less PC notebooks, Apple MacBooks, and the MacBook Air. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb20_to_usb20_expresscards_host_adapter_microu2e-mv.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000203 ExpressCard/USB 2.0/MicroU2E Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:45:09 PDT Synchrotech is now offering Quatech's 1, 2, and 4 port PCIe based ExpressCard to RS-232 Serial host adapters. Advantages of a PCIe-based ExpressCard design are in the interface to the laptop's motherboard. The PCIe bus interface is the successor to the PCI bus, which in turn was the successor to the ISA bus to which built-in serial ports were originally attached. As such, the ExpressCard adapter design utilizes a PCIe-based design and can still directly use I/O space addresses and interrupts, thus more closely emulating built-in ports than can be done via USB-based design. Moreover, because there's no USB stack for the drivers to contend with, throughput can be higher and latency will be lower (considerably so in many cases). Due to improved data transfer rate, the ExpressCard is considerably more efficient for multi-tasking operations. The PXPseries support data rates of up to 921.6Kbps, which provides steady flow of data throughput. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard_34_serial_rs232_adapter_00.html#pcie http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000202 ExpressCard/Host Adapters/RS-232 Serial Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:17:13 PDT Elan introduces a Java based version of their software for interfacing with their USBScope50 USB pen-style Digital Storage Oscilloscope. This release works with Linux and Windows, with a Mac OS X capable version arriving soon. While the software is a beta release, Elan wants as many users as possible to test and provide feedback. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/usb-scopes_01.html#support http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000201 USB/Instrumentation/Oscilloscope Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:21:59 PDT Our UB FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 9pin to 9pin Cable UB 10M/32.8F are perfect for those needing extended FireWire 800 cable runs. Utilizing the highest quality control in shielding and insulation, these cables feature consistent 110 Ohm impedance, and high performance in terms of skew, attenuation and crosstalk. Such attention to detail allows full 800Mbps transmission speeds over 10 meter (32.8 foot) cables, perfect for many broadcast and production environments. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-400-800-cables-connectors_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000200 FireWire 800/Cables Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:18:55 PDT Benchmarks demonstrating the wide gulf in speeds between high performance buses and lower performing buses when accessing data on UDMA enabled CompactFlash Cards. As with benchmarks comparing hard disk drives, FireWire consistently beats out USB 2.0 by significant margins for read and write speeds to mass storage devices. With recent UDMA CompactFlash reaching throughputs of Ultra ATA/133 (UDMA 6), choosing an appropriate CompactFlash reader to take advantage of such speeds is mission critical. http://www.synchrotech.com/support/reader-compactflash-performance-benchmarks.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000199 FireWire 800/CompactFlash/UDMA Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:54:13 PDT We'll be closed Monday, May 26, 2008 for Memorial Day. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000198 Holiday Fri, 23 May 2008 11:30:00 PDT G|RAID2 FireWire 800/400/USB Hard Drive Raid from G-Tech are the ideal storage solutions for video professionals and other demanding uses. Each G|RAID2 includes two of the latest Hitachi 7200 RPM SATA II drives each with up to 32MB of cache mated to an Oxford 924 based hardware RAID 0 controller. Connect G|RAID2 via its triple interface including super fast FireWire 800, speedy FireWire 400 and prosaic USB 2.0 ports. G|RAID2 also feature an integrated heat-sink and quiet cooling fan for long life and reliable operation. Available in .5, 1, 1.5, and 2 Terabyte configurations, G|RAID2 come with a standard 3-Year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-usb-hard-drives_firewire-800-g-raid2_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000197 FireWire 800/USB 2.0/HDD Raid Tue, 20 May 2008 15:06:47 PDT Sporting a compact metallic case for durability, Unibrain's new FireRepeater 800 Pro is the latest in their line of the highest quality FireWire 800 devices. FireRepeater 800 Pro provides four FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin bilingual ports with screw lock cables support. FireRepeater 800 Pro is only $99, making it an inexpensive solution for many FireWire applications including Digital Video and multiple hard drive setups. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-hubs-repeaters_07_ub-firerepeater-800-pro.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000196 FireWire/800/Repeater Hub Fri, 16 May 2008 15:39:11 PDT Our cross-platform high performance PCIE-FW8IO-01 PCI Express to FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b/a) Host Adapter 3+1 Ports, and our Windows only PCIE-FW8IO-02 PCI Express to FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b/a) Host Adapter 2+1 Ports devices are now only $70 each. Use these adapters to add or supplement super fast FireWire 800, speedy FireWire 400 and prosaic USB 2.0 ports to PCIe (PCI-Express) based computers. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-pcie/pcie-firewire-800_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000195 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:41:06 PDT G-Technology just lowered prices across their entire product line making them more affordable than ever. G-TECH utilizes innovative cooling technologies plus the highest quality, reliable, large capacity components coupled with the fastest interfaces available on the market. Considered some of the best industrial designs around, G-TECH devices are as beautiful as they are functional. With these new prices, there has never been a better time to get a Time Machine compatible drive like the 500GB FireWire G-Drive for under $200. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-usb-hard-drives_00.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000194 Hard Disk Drives/FireWire 800/eSATA Tue, 06 May 2008 14:31:23 PDT PCM-CR-UEMUL03 MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 to 5 Slot Multi-Card Read-Writer. $15 price includes 21% off. Offer expires 05/31/2008, or while supplies last. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_03_usb_2_multi_memory_card_reader.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000193 Sale Mon, 05 May 2008 10:49:15 PDT PCIE-ESATA2-01 PCI Express to Serial ATA (eSATA II/300) 2/2 Port Host Adapter A-331. $40 price includes 20% off. Offer expires 05/31/2008, or while supplies last. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-pcie/pcie-sata-esata_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000192 Sale Mon, 05 May 2008 10:46:35 PDT PCM-CR-PC2IC2 PCI Bus to PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer 2 Slot Internal Rear. $110 price includes 15% off. Offer expires 05/31/2008, or while supplies last. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_06_p111_p222_elan_pcmcia_pc-card_reader_slot.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000191 Sale Mon, 05 May 2008 10:40:57 PDT 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/_00000190 CompactFlash/Digital Camera Memory Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:21:13 PDT Synchrotech announces direct replacements for the venerable PCM-CR-U1IX3 card readers--the PCM-CR-U2IX-LF OMNIDriveUSB2 Intern LF. OMNIDriveUSB2 Intern LF are internal read-writers for PCMCIA PC Card Linear Flash, SRAM, and ATA Flash. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, they work with a variety of consumer memory cards. OMNIDriveUSB2 Intern LF employ USB 2.0 for improved transfer rates. The Windows software package include extensive support and drivers for PCMCIA Linear Flash and SRAM PC Cards, unique amoung USB based read-writers, and also ready for The Vista. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_04_omnidriveusb2_intern_lf_linear_ata_flash_sram_pcmcia.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000189 USB 2.0/PCMCIA PC Card Memory Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:44:15 PDT The initial demand for AirQueue was so great, Synchrotech ran out of stock in three days. Now the AirQueue is back in stock and ready to ship. AirQueue is a 20cm (7.75in) USB 2.0 extension cable custom designed to enable USB devices with large or unusually designed connectors to work with the MacBook Air. Furthermore, AirQueue is the only USB 2.0 extender cable certified to work with Synchrotech's MicroU2E USB ExpressCard reader. The AirQueue and MicroU2E combination allows deployment of a whole range of USB 2.0 based ExpressCards with MacBook Air, including wireless broadband devices like the Kyocera KPC680 and Sierra Wireless AC597E! http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/usb_2_extension_cable_airqueue_microu2e.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000188 MacBook Air/USB 2.0/ExpressCard Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:36:56 PDT In 'Creating Fastest Portable RAW Photo Import for Pro-Photojournalists' Synchrotech describes an innovative two headed FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash reader solution using a single FireWire 800 port and no external power supply. This setup allowed sports photographers in the field to simultaneously ingest two UDMA 6 CompactFlash cards into MacBook Pros while maintaining compatibility with photo management software. Synchrotech has taken this innovative solution for portable, super fast photograph transfers and created bundle packages for DSLR photographers requiring the fastest portable import method around. The first package is two Synchrotech CFFire800 Pro UDMA CompactFlash readers, a Unibrain FireRepeater 800, and a Unibrain 9pin to 9pin Cable 1M. The second package consists of two SanDisk Extreme FireWire CompactFlash readers, a Unibrain FireRepeater 800, and a Unibrain 9pin to 9pin Cable 1M. The bundle deals save $10 over purchasing the individual devices separately. Using FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 adapter plug allow this same setup off powered FireWire 400 ports as well. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/03/creating-fastest-portable-raw-photo.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000187 FireWire 800/UDMA/CompactFlash Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:18:44 PDT G|Drive mini hard drives from G-Tech are the ideal storage solutions for people on the go. G-DRIVE mini Triple FireWire 400/800/USB Hard Drives features screaming fast FireWire 800, fast FireWire 400, and ubiquitous USB 2.0 connections. Weighing less than 9 oz., G|Drive mini is the ultra-portable way to travel with up to 250 GB of storage space for your important documents, MP3s, digital video and digital photo files. G|Drive mini is bus powered when used with FireWire connections, eliminating the need to carry external AC power supplies. G-DRIVE mini is available in 160, 200, and 250GB 5400 RPM configurations, or choose the 200GB 7200 RPM for optimal performance. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-usb-hard-drives_firewire-800-mini_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000186 FireWire 800/USB 2.0/HDD Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:34:26 PDT Harnessing the powerful PCI-Express capabilities of ExpressCard, the ExpressCard 34 to FireWire 800 Host Adapter provides full 800Mbps throughput for high performance FireWire 800 peripherals. Perfect for ExpressCard 34 or 54 equipped devices, the adapter provides two FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394 B) ports. Fully backward compatible with previous FireWire standards, simply use a 9 to 6-pin cable to work with FireWire 400 devices. Use with multiple peripherals or with a hub for daisy chaining and/or hierarchical (tree) bus configurations. Ready for use with self-powered devices. http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/expresscard34-firewire-800_02.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000185 ExpressCard/FireWire 800 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:21:14 PDT G|Drive mini hard drives from G-Tech are the ideal storage solutions for people on the go. Weighing in at less than 9 oz., G|Drive mini is the ultra-portable and stylish way to travel with up to 250 GB of storage space for your important documents, MP3s, digital video and digital photo files. G|Drive mini is bus powered when used with FireWire connections, eliminating the need to carry an external AC power supply. Portability was never so easy! G|Drive mini sports the latest hot-pluggable FireWire and USB interfaces to provide industry leading performance and universal connectivity. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-usb-hard-drives_firewire-800-mini_02.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000184 FireWire 800/USB/HDD Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:48:08 PDT Save 5% on the EasyReader until 04/30/2008. EasyReader is an industrial grade external USB 2.0 read-writer for ATA Flash PCMCIA PC Cards. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, it will work with a variety of memory cards including CompactFlash, SD Cards, and others. EasyReader works with a wide range of USB 2.0 supporting operating systems. Sale on current stock only. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_29_easyreaderusb2_ata_flash_pcmcia_pc_cards.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000183 Sale/USB 2.0/ATA Flash Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:40:46 PDT Story of how Synchrotech innovated a two headed UDMA CompactFlash reader solution for sports photographers using a MacBook Pro in the field. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/03/creating-fastest-portable-raw-photo.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000182 FireWire 800/UDMA/CompactFlash Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:28:36 PDT Synchrotech introduces a high performance PC Cardbus to IEEE 1284 Parallel Port Host Adapter which adds a fast 25-pin parallel IEEE 1284 port with Standard Parallel Port (SPP), Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Enhanced Capability Port (ECP) capabilities for connecting to printers, scanners and other parallel port equipped peripherals. The 32-bit Cardbus to parallel adapter features a built in multi-I/O controller for maximum IEEE 1284 compatibility. The Cardbus to parallel adapter's low power requirements won't burden a notebook computer's batteries. The Cardbus to parallel adapter works with the Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista 32/64 bit. The adapter uses the highly compatible Moschip MCS9805 chipset. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/pcmcia_pc_cardbus_parallel_ieee_1284-01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000181 PC CardBus/Parallel Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:40:55 PDT The MacBook Air's port hatch is beautiful, but its diminutive size makes for some USB connection issues. Enter AirQueue, a 20cm (7.75in) USB 2.0 extension cable custom designed to enable USB devices with large or unusually designed connectors to work with the MacBook Air. Furthermore, AirQueue is the only USB 2.0 extender cable certified to work with Synchrotech's MicroU2E USB ExpressCard reader. The AirQueue and MicroU2E combination allows deployment of a whole range of USB 2.0 based ExpressCards with MacBook Air, including wireless broadband devices like the Kyocera KPC680 and Sierra Wireless AC597E! http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/usb_2_extension_cable_airqueue_microu2e.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000180 MacBook Air/USB 2.0/ExpressCard Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:19:30 PST G-TECH's G|DRIVE Q is the industry's first quad-interface external hard disk drive featuring the blistering FireWire 800 and eSATA 3Gb/s interfaces, the speedy FireWire 400 interface, and the ubiquitous USB 2.0 interface. All four interfaces are coupled to spacious Hitachi 7200 RPM SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II) devices via Oxford Semiconductor's next generation 924 chipset. G|Drive Q feature stylish high quality aluminum enclosures with and integrated unique "fan-less" cooling system is designed to silently dissipate heat for superior reliability and data integrity. Cross-platform compatible, G|Drive Q is available in 500GB, 750GB and 1000GB (1TB) configurations. MacWorld five mouse rated and 2006 Eddy Award winner, G|Drive Q also features a standard 3-year warranty. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-usb-hard-drives_firewire-800-esata_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000179 eSATA/FireWire 800/HDD Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:11:07 PST Synchrotech is proud to announce it is now an official G-TECH Reseller. G-TECH's range of RAID and external hard disk drive products are simply the best on the market. From portable 2.5in SATA based drives for traveling to 16 drive RAID systems for SD, HD, and 2K film workflows, G-TECH utilizes the highest quality, reliable, large capacity components coupled with the fastest interfaces available on the market. For the most demanding applications, G-TECH RAID devices employ Fibre Channel and U320 SCSI. For blazing speed at a lower price point, G-TECH offerings include FireWire 800 and eSATA 3Gb/s based devices. For good performance on a budget, G-TECH makes FireWire 400 based drives, which also include ubiquitous USB 2.0 ports. Featuring innovative cooling technologies, and robust cases, G-TECH devices are built to last. Known industry wide for some of the best industrial designs around, G-TECH devices are as beautiful as they are functional. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000178 eSATA/FireWire 800/RAID Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:11:12 PST Synchrotech's popular front loading reader for both 32-bit PC CardBus and 16-bit PC Card PCMCIA cards is now available in a two slot model featuring the highly compatible Ricoh R5C486 CardBus bridge chip. The breakthrough PCI to PC Card adapter series is the only reader allowing use of 32-bit cards in a 3.5 inch drive bay situated slot. This two slot model was developed in response to customer demand. PCM-CR-PC2IF32R-B works great with Panasonic's popular P2 memory storage cards, making it an excellent tool for video ingestion workflows. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_19_pci_pc-card_pc-cardbus_r5c486.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000177 PCI/PC CardBus/P2 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:31:40 PST We'll be closed Monday, February 18, 2008 for President's Day. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000176 Holiday Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:33:37 PST A handy cross-reference and replacement guide for discontinued FarSite devices. In each case the older discontinued products have an updated and improved replacement device. http://www.synchrotech.com/support/replacement_list_for_discontinued_farsite_products.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000175 FarSite/Networking Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:12:25 PST Synchrotech's new PCI to FireWire 400 IEEE 1394a Adapter 3+1 Port employs VIA's widely supported VT6306 controller for high compatibility and cost effectiveness. Add or supplement high performance FireWire 400 ports to PCI equipped computers at a bargain price. A great way to turn a computer into a non-linear Digital Video (DV) workstation. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/pci-firewire-400_02.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000174 PCI/FireWire Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:41:55 PST Synchrotech's new PCI to USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 Combo Host Adapter 5+2 Port utilizes the widely supported VIA VT6306 and VT6214L controllers for high compatibility at an excellent price. Add or supplement versatile USB 2.0 and high performance FireWire 400 ports to PCI equipped computers without spending a bundle. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/pci-usb2_firewire-400_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000173 PCI/USB/FireWire Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:36:15 PST Pay just $6.00 for our CAB-FW-4-4 FireWire 400 IEEE1394a 4pin to 4pin Cable BF 2M/6.6F. Hurry, this deal ends 02/29/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/firewire-400-800-cables-connectors_01.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000172 Sale Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:27:03 PST Terry White tests and reviews Synchrotech's 13 Port USB 2.0 Hub. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/02/terry-white-puts-synchrotechs-13-port.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000171 USB 2.0/Hub Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:41:33 PST Now save 5% on the PCM-CR-U2EX-ATA until 02/29/2008. EasyReader is an external USB 2.0 read-writer for ATA Flash PC Cards and ATA Hard Drive PC Cards. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, it will work with a variety of memory cards including CompactFlash, SD Cards, and others. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_29_easyreaderusb2_ata_flash_pcmcia_pc_cards.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000170 Sale Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:01:10 PST Save 12% on the regular price of the P313/PCM-CR-PC1ILF-B PCI Bus to PC Card Read-Writers 1 Slot Internal Low Profile Black. This internal 3.5 inch drive bay mounted reader with a MD-1 Low Profile PCI complaint PCB is extremely popular with dental practices and system integrators deploying DEXIS Digital X-Ray systems. Hurry, this deal ends 02/29/2008. http://www.synchrotech.com/products/card-rw_09_p313_elan_pcmcia_pc-card_reader_low-profile.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000169 Sale Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:50:17 PST Terry White benchmarks and reviews Synchrotech's CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/02/terry-white-reviews-cffire800-pro.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000168 FireWire/UDMA/CompactFlash Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:55:54 PST RSS Feed Archive for 2007 Synchrotech News and Product Announcements http://www.synchrotech.com/misc/synchrotech07.xml http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000167 PR Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:03:28 PST RSS Feed Archive for 2006 Synchrotech News and Product Announcements http://www.synchrotech.com/misc/synchrotech06.xml http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000166 PR Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:00:00 PST In a review EVDOInfo tests Synchrotech's MicroU2E with the Kyocera KPC680 (Verizon), Novatel Wireless Merlin XU870, EX720 (Sprint), V740 (Verizon), V640 (Verizon), and the Sierra Wireless Air Card 597E (Sprint). Furthermore, they tested the KPC680 with CradlePoint's CTR350 and PHS300 EVDO routers using Synchrotech's MicroU2E. MicroU2E allows easy deployment of USB 2.0 based 3G/4G wireless ExpressCards with a whole range of computers including Desktop PCs, MacBooks, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Pro, Notebook PCs, and more via a USB port. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/01/evdoinfocom-reviews-microu2e.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000165 ExpressCard/USB Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:27:38 PST Synchrotech is closed Monday, January 21, 2008 honoring the Federal holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. http://www.synchrotech.com/ http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000164 Holiday Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:07:38 PST USB Hubs allow multiplication of ports off a single USB port. Because of USB's tiered-star (hierarchical) topology, USB cannot be daisy chained. The only way to connect multiple USB devices either in succession or to a single USB port is to deploy a USB hub. The vast majority of today's USB hubs are USB 2.0 compliant, offering USB 2.0's high-speed (480Mbps) capability. When choosing a USB 2.0 hub, look for units that come with a power supply. While most USB 2.0 devices don't draw too much current, un-powered hubs with a typical 300mA per port are usually insufficient for most application. USB 2.0 hubs that can provide up to 500mA for most of its ports are much more useful for a wider range of devices. http://www.synchrotech.com/product-usb/hub_00.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000163 USB 2.0/Hub Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:32:32 PST Information and links on latest Elan software release for USB Scope products posted on Synchrotech's Support Blog. http://synchrotech.blogspot.com/2008/01/elan-usb-t-devices-cd-rom-for-vista.html http://www.synchrotech.com/_00000162 USB Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:32:11 PST