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Pros: After trying in multiple situations, I have been able to get basic usage from the CF cards and microdrives (mini HDD with CF interface) I have sitting around. This indeed does work but not in all situations (read cons).
Cons: Besides the use of a floppy power connector (for which I had to rig my own adapter), I had issue getting this item to read the microdrives which were the main reason I got this in the first place.- In an old B&W G3 Mac, the install disc did not detect the microdrive connected to this item attached to IDE0 (no other drives are connected).- Using a USB>IDE cable to externally connect this to my computer, it reads CF cards but not microdrives)Eventually, I took out the interface from an old HDD enclosure and connected that to this and it works with both CF and microdrives. After backing up data and reformatting, I'm going to try these in a couple of other uses.
Other Thoughts: Some of my cons were obviously dependent on the interfacing hardware and not a defect of this item as I did eventually get it to work. Still, it's worth noting that CF cards seem to be more compatible than microdrives (even though they are listed as compatible in the included instructions).
Bottomline: It took a while, but I confirmed that it works. Realize that it may be finnicky, and you'll probably end up utilizing this well.
Pros: Useful for creating solid-state Compact Flash hard drive. Works perfectly even on old computers which don't have fast USB ports, with old OS'es. As easy to install as a normal IDE drive. Supports DMA 33 mode which is more than enough for most flash cards. It is also smaller and cheaper than all other versions, but it is well built and works perfectly.
Cons: The only complaint is that it has no screw holes so it has to be glued somewhere.
Other Thoughts:
Bottomline: It's a great and quite hard to find item and it's sold here for peanuts. So if you need something like this buy it without doubts.
Pros: Cheap. Cheap. Cheap. Cheap.Supports CF I and II.Have mines great with a 2G smartdrive, with ubuntu linux Server version. Apache, mysql, samba ftp server etc.
Cons: Not really. accept that i have to fill this text with 500 characters........!!!!
Other Thoughts: Hard to find a place to build in the ITX computer case i used. The holes aren't standard. I just use some ducktape and stick it on the IDE cable and let if "flow" in the air. works great.Remember to isolate every bit of metal, to prevent short circuit.
Bottomline: If u need a small silent system. Use this.
Pros: Mounting is a snap with the mounting holes provided.IDE connector and power supply connector are on different side of the card, providing ample space for both cables.CF card sits firmly and flush with the adaptor itself. All this means you have 2x2x3 CF-IDE hard drive with no heat emittance. Perfect for building your own fanless computer!
Cons: None that I could see, or find.
Other Thoughts: A higher CF rating would have been acceptable, 8gb isn't much for a hard drive these days.
Bottomline: If you're up for making a flash-based fanless computer, this is the part for you!
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