Buffalo's IFC-CB2ES dual eSATA PCMCIA card

by Darren Murph, posted Sep 15th 2006 at 5:39AM

Although PCMCIA inputs may be waning in popularity (just don't tell Mercedes owners) while making way for those snazzy ExpressCard slots, we're sure quite a few laptop owners are still looking for a worthwhile component to shove in that unutilized port, and Buffalo's IFC-CB2ES just might be the ticket. This eSATA (external serial ATA) card doubles up on Ratoc's REX-EX30S by sporting two hot-swappable inputs for those moments when one external drive just won't cut it -- the device also includes Acronis' MigrateEasy software, which makes for easy system backups in case your notebook drive craps out, and Buffalo touts the card's ability to boot directly from an external drive in case of such emergencies. If you're running short on USB / IEEE 1394 ports and desperately need the spacious relief that only external storage can provide, you can dust off that PCMCIA slot and snag the IFC-CB2ES later this month for ¥4,700 ($40 US).

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals

Tags: Buffalo, eSATA, IFC-CB2ES, PCMCIA, SATA

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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Kyle @ Sep 15th 2006 8:13AM

This is pretty cool. Although I'm not sure how much of an improvement eSATA is over USB 2.0 through the cardbus slot, it would allow people to buy eSATA drives now and use them later when they upgrade to express slot computer.

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Brian Verenkoff @ Sep 15th 2006 9:36AM

At this time, this product is not planned to be shipped to the North American or European markets. Please check for press releases in those markets for up to date information on their Buffalo releases.

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Philip @ Sep 15th 2006 9:47AM

I have had a two port hot swapable eSATA PCMCIA card in my notebook for ages and I can't see how this product is new (except perhaps the booting from the external but i recon i could i havn't really looked into it...)
Mine also supports RAID'ing of the two hard drives connected (0, 1 and Jbod) link http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=107701 and it only cost £11 !!!

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Stacksmasher @ Sep 15th 2006 10:02AM

Too bad Dells dont use PCMCIA any more : (

Stupid PC Express......

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