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MicroSolutions Backpack Bantam 24X Parallel Port CD-ROM Drive For Sale

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MicroSolutions Backpack Bantam 24X Parallel Port CD-ROM Drive

Price: US $85.00

Title

Micro Solutions Backpack Bantam 24X Parallel Port CD-ROM Drive 181100 New

Condition: New

Brand-new and unused in the original retail box. The box has noticeable shelf and storage wear, including scuffs, creases, edge wear and corner wear. Please review all photos for the exact packaging condition.

Description

Vintage Micro Solutions Backpack Bantam 24X Parallel Port CD-ROM Drive, model 181100, brand-new in the original box.

This portable external CD-ROM drive connects to a compatible desktop or laptop computer through its parallel printer port. Its pass-through connection allows a compatible printer or other device to remain connected without disconnecting the CD-ROM drive.

A useful piece of vintage computer hardware for older DOS and Windows systems, retro-computing setups, legacy laptops and period-correct computer collections.

Features

* 24X maximum CD-ROM speed

* External portable design

* Parallel-port connection

* Printer pass-through capability

* Reads CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs

* Compatible with IBM-compatible desktop and portable computers

* Supports compatible DOS and Windows systems

* Daisy-chain capability with compatible devices

* Lightweight design—approximately 20 ounces

* Model number: 181100

Compatibility Notice

This is vintage computer equipment that connects through a DB25 parallel printer port. It does not connect directly through USB and is not intended as a modern plug-and-play optical drive.

The buyer is responsible for confirming:

* Computer has the correct parallel port

* Operating system is compatible

* Required drivers are available

* Hardware meets the original system requirements

According to the original specifications, this model was designed for compatible IBM-style computers running DOS or older versions of Windows.

The retail box states compatibility with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 3.x and DOS.

Included

* Micro Solutions Backpack Bantam 24X CD-ROM drive

* Original accessories and documentation packaged inside

* Original retail box

Only the items originally included inside the box are included. Please review all photographs.