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StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader (35BAYCF2IDE),Black
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Brand | StarTech.com |
Hardware Interface | EIDE, IDE |
Style | IDE |
Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
About this item
- Connect a CF card to a computer through an IDE connector
- Compatible with compact flash memory cards and desktop computers with an IDE slot
- Compact flash IDE adapter / CF to IDE adapter / CF to IDE converter / IDE to CF card reader
- Compact flash adapter
- Quick and driver free installation into any IDE 40 pin and 44 pin slot
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Connect a CF card to a computer through an IDE connector
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This Compact Flash IDE adapter is a perfect solution for accessing CompactFlash (CF I, CF II) and IBM Micro Drive media, allowing you to access the flash/micro drive media as if it were an IDE hard drive. |
The CF/IDE adapter can be installed in the computer case through simple mounting in an available 3.5in drive bay, for connection to the computer IDE bus through either a 40 or 44-pin connection. |
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Technical Details
Brand | StarTech.com |
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Item model number | 35BAYCF2IDE |
Item Weight | 4.5 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.66 x 1.89 x 6.22 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.66 x 1.89 x 6.22 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3L-1600 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
Language | English |
ASIN | B000T9QQP0 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 20, 2007 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #330 in Computer Memory Card Readers |
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This Compact Flash IDE adapter is a perfect solution for accessing CompactFlash (CF I, CF II) and IBM Micro Drive media, allowing you to access the flash/micro drive media as if it were an IDE hard drive. The CF/IDE adapter can be installed in the computer case through simple mounting in an available 3.5in drive bay, for connection to the computer IDE bus through either a 40 or 44-pin connection. Quick and driver free installation into any IDE 40 pin and 44 pin slot. Easily swap cards in and out with built-in push button ejector. Quick and driver free installation into any IDE 40 pin and 44 pin slot. Fully compatible with Compact Flash Type I/II and IBM Micro-drive. Allows Compact flash card to be used as bootable storage. Easy to use jumpers offer simple master/slave drive setting. Can be mounted in the front or rear panel of your case, to fit into any 3.5” bay or available expansion slot. Easily swap cards in and out with built-in push button ejector. Use your compact flash card as a bootable and removable device. Excellent for swapping operating systems quickly without having to take your computer apart. Connect your compact flash card to a 40 or 44 pin IDE slot. Warranty: 2 Years.
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and speed of the memory card reader. For example, they mention it works well, it's plug-n-play, and the drivers self-installed. That said, some complain about the performance, fit, and connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the memory card reader. They mention that it works well, is sturdy, and more reliable than a traditional HDD. Some say that the device works right out of the box and that it's more sturdy than the last.
"...will provide top-notch transfer rates, great compatibility, and solid construction that I trust will last for years to come." Read more
"...It just works, it produces no errors, doesn't occasionally reset my USB bus, and the card orientation actually makes sense...." Read more
"...This startech was a good choice, worked right out of the box, no drivers(win10). Plenty long enough USB 3.0 - 20 pin cable...." Read more
"...All in all, it's a pretty sturdy little device that works well." Read more
Customers find the installation of the memory card reader to be easy. They mention that it is plug-and-play, and the drivers self-installed. Some say that the reader works right out of the box, and others say that it works flawlessly.
"...This startech was a good choice, worked right out of the box, no drivers(win10). Plenty long enough USB 3.0 - 20 pin cable...." Read more
"...Very easy to install - just one connection to the mainboard and a few screws to install a couple of rails to have it slide into the front of the case." Read more
"...Can't test CF and MS slots.It installed easily into a 3.5" slot...." Read more
"...Function wise, it is what I expected. Straightforward operation...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the memory card reader. They mention that it is faster than much of the competition, has good data transfer speed, and works well. Some say that the USB 3.0 port is fast and the reader recognizes newer SD and micro SD cards. They also say that it makes booting very quick and that the computer recognizes it quickly.
"...This one will provide top-notch transfer rates, great compatibility, and solid construction that I trust will last for years to come." Read more
"...The new StarTech reader is much faster and reads everything I've plugged into it, so far...." Read more
"I just received the unit, and it is performing really well. Good data transfer speed, supports SD UHS II and CF cards...." Read more
"...Read/write speed seems normal for 2.0 [15mb to 30mb per second]**..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the memory card reader. Some say it fits perfectly and works wonderfully, while others say the width is too tight and makes it impossible to fit space. Some customers also mention the housing is just a tiny bit too wide for the 3.5 inch external bay.
"...Slots seem fitted, but smooth [at least on the build i got]. Read/write speed seems normal for 2.0 [15mb to 30mb per second]**..." Read more
"...One downside - Take note that this unit is the size of a small floppy disk drive and is made for the smaller 3.5 inch drive bay on the front panel..." Read more
"...it has a nice blended look and fit with my other tower component.i ordered this to complete my first ever pc build...." Read more
"...It lines up in the case good, the USB block is really firm attaching to the mainboard...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the memory card reader. Some mention that it works well and all the card slots function, it has a dedicated microSD card slot, and supports SD UHS II and CF cards. However, others say that the front housing is not aligned with the SD card receptors and that it's hard to line up the card with the pins.
"...But its face plate seems slightly too low on the underlying circuit board - as when inserting the SD card I can feel friction...." Read more
"...Because of the UHS SD slot, this technically has 2 full-size SD card slots which is super nice for transferring data between them or just pulling..." Read more
"...board holding the card reader sockets by the way is poorly aligned with the face plate, and the circuit board mounts are easily bent further out of..." Read more
"...Good data transfer speed, supports SD UHS II and CF cards. I can not say how long it will last, but performing well when new." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the memory card reader. They mention that the micro-SD part doesn't work, the eject button does not function, and it falls apart. Some say that the reader does not work with Roland SP808 and that the USB port is made cheaply and cannot take any normal use.
"...Then, after a year, all the cards readers just stopped working. USB port still works...mostly. but it is a huge waste of space for a single USB port." Read more
"...copying the contents of a SDHC card, then eventually it just wouldn't read the cards. I am now back to a USB media reader plugged into the front...." Read more
"...this technically has 2 full-size SD card slots which is super nice for transferring data between them or just pulling files from both..." Read more
"As others have noted, the CF port is not deep enough to properly guide the card...." Read more
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I use SD cards all the time for photography and need a dedicated port on my PC for them. In the process of building a new PC, I realize no new (good) cases really come with an SD slot and if they do they are sketchy at best, so I needed something like this to add to a case that had expansion bays. With a 5.25" adapter from the same company, I was able to get this installed and working easily.
The black color is great as it matches most modern cases. Since StarTech is based in North America, the experience of actually using this device is well thought out for a western mindset. The text labels makes sense, the design is intuitive, and—again—the quality is impeccable.
Love that this supports the new UHS pins for next-gen SD cards on the left slot. I don't have any or devices that support them, but I bet I will someday and be happy not to have to get a different reader/adapter or settle for slower transfers. Because of the UHS SD slot, this technically has 2 full-size SD card slots which is super nice for transferring data between them or just pulling files from both simultaneously. The Micro SD slot is wonderful too (no adapters needed) and I appreciate the support for legacy CF and MS cards (though... TBH, I don't plan on ever using them). I really didn't need an additional USB port on the front, but I can see it being handy for many users.
Lots of cheap imported media card readers seem like they use old technology and the fact that this is only one of a handful to use full USB 3 for all slots is kinda mind boggling. So many readers have a USB 3 header cable for the USB ports, but then utilize only USB 2 for the card reader part causing bottlenecks in transfer speed. Not to mention some of those other card readers cost basically just as much as this one!
If you need a memory card reader, don't bother with the cheap crap out there unless you know you don't need the quality or speed. This one will provide top-notch transfer rates, great compatibility, and solid construction that I trust will last for years to come.
It just works, it produces no errors, doesn't occasionally reset my USB bus, and the card orientation actually makes sense. It is "only" USB 2.0 but SD cards aren't really all that fast, so it's fine, and it doesn't use up one of those rare USB 3.0 headers.
Generally everything Startech branded is good quality, but comes at a premium.
One downside - Take note that this unit is the size of a small floppy disk drive and is made for the smaller 3.5 inch drive bay on the front panel of the PC. You will need an adapter (about $5) to use it in a full size (CD-Rom sized, 5.25" bay) front panel slot.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
The new StarTech reader is much faster and reads everything I've plugged into it, so far. It wasn't necessary to mess around with drivers, Windows 10 recognized it right away. The only annoying thing about it is that the front panel USB 3.0 port is installed upside down, though it's not a major issue. Like most of these things, it feels a bit flimsy when you plug in the memory cards. How it stands up to regular use remains to be seen.
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I have two of these in a pair of retro PCs functioning as hard disks; a mid/late 90s Pentium 233MMX and an early 2000s Pentium III.
For DOS and Windows 9x, they're ideal, although CF cards are still more costly than SD cards (and becoming harder to find in reputable brands). However, the convenience still outweighs the cost in my opinion. As CF and IDE operate the same, there's no need for an intermediary chip to translate, as is necessary in an IDE to SD adapter.
I do think it is a little overpriced compared to a bare model - an extra $10-15 just for a mounting bracket with a push button eject is a bit much. That said, both units function perfectly, and barring BIOS and operating system limitations on the size of disks, I've had no trouble auto identifying three models of CF cards I've tried (a Bodawei 8GB, and both a Transcend and SanDisk 32GB). On the latter two, the cards had to be initialized first (done under Windows 10), as the BIOS would halt at the autodetection stage of the boot process. I suspect this is because the cards don't come with a valid MBR out of the box.
Installation is easy enough if you don't mind the hassle of dealing with old PATA IDE cables, a frustration I'm glad we left behind nearly two decades ago. Also included is an adapter bracket to instead mount the reader at the rear of the PC in an expansion slot. Note that this bracket will not accomodate the bare Startech IDE2CF adapter, as the PCB is a different size from this model.
Reviewed in Spain on July 11, 2023