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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: gurthuk on January 20, 2009, 09:51:25 PM

Title: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: gurthuk on January 20, 2009, 09:51:25 PM

I understand that some Compact Flash cards can be troublesome but will any PCMCIA reader work okay with an A1200?

Reason being I see plenty on eBay but I'm not sure if they'd physically fit in the A1200; Type I vs Type II.

Title: Re: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: amigakit on January 20, 2009, 10:01:45 PM

We supply our EasyADF software with a compatible PCMCIA CF adapter for the Amiga 1200 and A600 here:

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=440

We supply printed documents with the package and also have a walk-through technical document if you dont have hard disk on our support site:

http://www.amigakit.co.uk/support/adapcmcfl-boot.php

Title: Re: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: gurthuk on January 20, 2009, 10:08:48 PM

Thanks Amigakit - you guys are on my radar, I'm just aware that the hardware component (or components that look similar) can be found on eBay for a little less.

I hoping to check whether 'any old' PCMCIA reader will work or only specific versions - type 1 or 2?

I've found an old PCMCIA network card at home, unlikely I'd need it on my A1200 but it doesn't actually slide into the slot. Something seems to be blocking it before it reaches the pins. Which then made me doubt any card reader would fit...

Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and pay for the premium product and the peace-of-mind that comes with that.

Title: Re: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: tone007 on January 20, 2009, 10:15:10 PM

Probably a CardBus (32 bit) network card you have there, those won't work in the Amiga.  Most CF card adapters are 16 bit, as far as I've seen.

Title: Re: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: gurthuk on January 21, 2009, 09:07:14 AM

Amigakit - I think I'll plump with you guys. I've been reading around the subject and many have recommend the kit you supply for easy of use.

Title: Re: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: gurthuk on January 22, 2009, 09:07:42 PM

Thanks Amigakit, goods arrived today - looks good.

Title: Re: Will any PCMCIA Compact Flash reader off eBay do?
Post by: amigakit on January 22, 2009, 09:30:42 PM

Thanks very much for the order - much appreciated.