Vintage Socket Serial I/O PCMCIA Card (Model 8010-00012) – Battery Friendly For Sale
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Up for sale is a vintage Socket Serial I/O PCMCIA Card, Model 8010-00012. This is the highly-regarded "Battery Friendly" version, known for its ultra-low power consumption (typical draw of only 13 mA), making it perfect for preserving battery life on vintage mobile devices.Technical Details:Manufacturer: Socket Communications (now Socket Mobile)Model: 8010-00012Interface: 16-bit PCMCIA (PC Card) Type IIStandards: Compatible with PCMCIA 2.0 / JEIDA 4.1Year: Manufactured in 2001Condition Note:This listing is for the card only. The proprietary DB-9 output cable and software drivers are not included. Please ensure you have the necessary cable to utilize this card.Ideal For:Retro-computing enthusiasts (HP Palmtop, Windows CE devices, early ThinkPads).Maintenance of legacy industrial equipment requiring a high-speed RS-232 serial port (supports up to 921.6 Kbps).Collectors of early 2000s mobile computing technology.
Item Condition Used: "Physical condition is excellent. Untested due to lack of compatible legacy hardware and cable.