--- product_id: 7018966 title: "Syba Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5\" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006" brand: "syba" price: "€ 37.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Syba" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/7018966-syba-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata store_origin: FR region: France --- # Supports UDMA IDE for faster data transfer Dual CF slots for expanded storage Standard 2.5" IDE form factor for seamless fit Syba Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 **Brand:** syba **Price:** € 37.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💾 Upgrade your vintage tech with silent speed and dual storage power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Syba Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 by syba - **How much does it cost?** € 37.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/7018966-syba-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata) ## Best For - syba enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted syba brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Revival:** Standard 2.5" IDE form factor fits perfectly in vintage laptops like iBook and PowerBook, turning old tech into silent, efficient machines. - • **Smart LED Indicators:** Subtle power, master/slave, and drive activity LEDs keep you informed without distracting your workspace ambiance. - • **Silent Efficiency Upgrade:** Replace noisy mechanical drives with this adapter to enjoy cooler operation, extended battery life, and whisper-quiet performance. - • **Speed Meets Compatibility:** UDMA IDE interface ensures faster data transfer while maintaining broad OS support including Mac OS and Linux. - • **Double Your Storage, Double Your Power:** Dual CompactFlash slots let you expand storage effortlessly, perfect for legacy device upgrades or backup drives. ## Overview The Syba SD-ADA45006 is a sleek black 2.5" IDE/PATA adapter enclosure featuring dual CompactFlash Type 1 card slots, supporting UDMA IDE interface for faster data transfer. Designed to fit standard 44-pin IDE connectors, it revives legacy laptops like Apple iBook and PowerBook by replacing noisy hard drives with silent, energy-efficient CF storage. With OS-independent compatibility and smart LED indicators, it offers a practical, plug-and-play solution to extend storage and boost performance in vintage computing setups. ## Description Dual compact Flash to 44 pin IDE 2. 5" Adapter enclosure Review: Works in my iBook clamshell model. - I bought this to revive and improve an Apple iBook clamshell model, the Firewire Special Edition Key Lime G3 466mhz/DVD iBook. The drive in it was noisy, small (10GB), and a power hog. The product specs say both that this is OS-independent, and that it is compatible with various Windows versions and Linux. No mention of Mac compatibility, System 9.x or OS X. I took a flyer on it. And it does work--it is compatible with Mac OSes. Its form factor meant that I didn't have to tape it down or jury-rig the installation; it fits perfectly in the iBook's hard drive bracket and space. The single hitch is that the iBook's HD connector has one connector pin hole blocked, so this didn't fit stock. I girded my loins and snapped the single pin off the adapter by bending it a few times, and hoped it would work. It does. I put a 16GB 400x card by Transcend in the Master position. Then I put the adapter in the drive space. Put the iBook back together. Put OS X 10.2 in the DVD drive. Booted up from the DVD drive. And installed the OS. There was one abortive installation; not sure why it happened. But the second try worked. I'll be updating the OS to 10.4 Tiger ASAP. (That's the last version of OS X that is PowerPC compatible.) So it works--it boots fairly fast, it makes the previously very noisy computer *completely* silent, is much cooler, performs much better than the hard drive, and extends battery life by (at my current estimate) another 50% (about two hours). Also, unlike some other IDE-CF adapters I've read about, with this one, the iBook can successfully wake from sleep. Note that there is a red LED on the drive that glows through the iBook's case and keyboard. But it is very subtle, unnoticeable in a lighted room and visible only in darkness. So I'm very happy with it. And if I ever want to, I can expand my storage space simply by adding another CF card (okay, the two-hour teardown and rebuild isn't that simple, but it's doable). I don't see why it wouldn't work elsewhere just as well, so, five stars. Review: Works with my PowerBook G3 Lombard - I bought this to replace the IDE HDD drive in my G3 Lombard. So far it's been working well. Speeds are good, considering the IDE interface limitations. I haven't had any weird compatibility issues, like some more complicated SSD to IDE adapters have. The installation is easy; just plug and play. The dual card support mounts one drive as 'Master' and the other as 'Slave'. This is nice to provide additional space. I use the second drive as a paging/scratch drive to reduce reads and writes on the main drive when I can. ## Features - Standard 2. 5" Ide form Factor - Led indicators: power on, master, slave, drive activity - Supports UDMA IDE interface - Can be utilized as a primary Boot device - 2 CF cards slots supporting CF Type 1 form factor ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0036DDXUM | | Best Sellers Rank | #377 in Enclosures | | Brand | Syba | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (395) | | Date First Available | December 4, 2009 | | Hard Drive | 1 GB Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Drive Interface | eSATA | | Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 1 RPM | | Hardware Platform | PC, Mac | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.23 x 1.92 x 5.19 inches | | Item Weight | 3.2 ounces | | Item model number | SD-ADA45006 | | Manufacturer | Syba | | Product Dimensions | 5.23 x 1.92 x 5.19 inches | | Series | SD-ADA45006 | | Voltage | 5 Volts | ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Connector Type:** 44-pin IDE/PATA - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.23 x 1.92 x 5.19 inches - **Specific Uses For Product:** personal ## Images ![Syba Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BDUNXVMVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it combine the two CF cards into one disk or does each card appear as a separate disk?** A: You can see both cards as two separate devices, second cf is slave. Only the master cf can be bootable. **Q: The ide female connector on mac has one pin blocked so only room to plug in 43 pins. can i cut out the extra pin on the compact flash?** A: Dear Customer, Yes, you can cut the pin. We recommend bending the pin out of the way first to test that it's the right pin, so you don't end up damaging this board. **Q: What is the maximum size CF card you can use in this?** A: This adapter only works with Type I CF cards. There is no CF storage capacity restriction (in Mb or Gb). Sandisk (http://www.sandisk.com/) advertises a 256Gb model; they don't say if it's Type I or Type II. Other vendors may make larger. Amazon shows an 8Gb . **Q: in the photos, one of the pins is bent. is that a standard feature or does that cost extra?** A: There no bent pins. These pins are longest then other and it is like an visual illusion. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works in my iBook clamshell model. *by D***T on April 9, 2012* I bought this to revive and improve an Apple iBook clamshell model, the Firewire Special Edition Key Lime G3 466mhz/DVD iBook. The drive in it was noisy, small (10GB), and a power hog. The product specs say both that this is OS-independent, and that it is compatible with various Windows versions and Linux. No mention of Mac compatibility, System 9.x or OS X. I took a flyer on it. And it does work--it is compatible with Mac OSes. Its form factor meant that I didn't have to tape it down or jury-rig the installation; it fits perfectly in the iBook's hard drive bracket and space. The single hitch is that the iBook's HD connector has one connector pin hole blocked, so this didn't fit stock. I girded my loins and snapped the single pin off the adapter by bending it a few times, and hoped it would work. It does. I put a 16GB 400x card by Transcend in the Master position. Then I put the adapter in the drive space. Put the iBook back together. Put OS X 10.2 in the DVD drive. Booted up from the DVD drive. And installed the OS. There was one abortive installation; not sure why it happened. But the second try worked. I'll be updating the OS to 10.4 Tiger ASAP. (That's the last version of OS X that is PowerPC compatible.) So it works--it boots fairly fast, it makes the previously very noisy computer *completely* silent, is much cooler, performs much better than the hard drive, and extends battery life by (at my current estimate) another 50% (about two hours). Also, unlike some other IDE-CF adapters I've read about, with this one, the iBook can successfully wake from sleep. Note that there is a red LED on the drive that glows through the iBook's case and keyboard. But it is very subtle, unnoticeable in a lighted room and visible only in darkness. So I'm very happy with it. And if I ever want to, I can expand my storage space simply by adding another CF card (okay, the two-hour teardown and rebuild isn't that simple, but it's doable). I don't see why it wouldn't work elsewhere just as well, so, five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with my PowerBook G3 Lombard *by R***N on May 7, 2025* I bought this to replace the IDE HDD drive in my G3 Lombard. So far it's been working well. Speeds are good, considering the IDE interface limitations. I haven't had any weird compatibility issues, like some more complicated SSD to IDE adapters have. The installation is easy; just plug and play. The dual card support mounts one drive as 'Master' and the other as 'Slave'. This is nice to provide additional space. I use the second drive as a paging/scratch drive to reduce reads and writes on the main drive when I can. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Works but is over-sized *by J***T on March 21, 2010* I bought this to replace the hard drive in a fit-PC Slim fit-PC Slim Linux so it would run in silent, no-moving part mode. Visually the adapter looks like right size, but when compared to the Fujitsu 60GB drive it replaced, it is both thicker (9.5mm vs 9.0 mm) and effectively longer. In my fit-pc the thickness prevented the adapter from sliding in to the space vacated by the hard drive - there is a slot on the right inside cover where the adapter would not fit in. (To make it fit, I had to remove the top black plastic cover.) Although the actual overall length is the same (100mm), when the cable connector is attached (and I had to bend all of the pins away from the circuit board to get the connector to 'seat'), the connector still sticks out to extend the length of the unit. This is the same connector that allowed to Fujitsu hard drive to fit perfectly. Doubtful another connector would work better as the connector did seat against the black angle pin block. Remember, the fit-pc is very small and its IDE connector is also, so I think Syba just didn't consider this in the size (pin length) and placement (relative to the circuit board) of the angle pin connector block. So I had to trim off the last 1.5mm of the bottom cover. I tried to just put the circuit board into the fit-pc without any of the black cover, but the circuit board was just a little too free to flop around from side-to-side without it. However, after all the modifications, the adapter did indeed work with 4GB Sandisk Ultra Compact Flash card SanDisk SDCFH-004G-A11 4GB 30MB/s ULTRA CF Card (US Retail Package) . I was able to boot Linux from a USB drive and install to the CF-adapter 'IDE hard drive' and the fit-pc works (quietly!) So, if you are planning to use this adapter in a space-limited (tight tolerance) location, I'd reconsider the purchase unless you don't mind modifying the adapter (likely voiding the warranty) and likely your connector cable. I have not tried installing a second CF into the slave slot, but I expect it to work. The slave card installs on the bottom and is flush with the bottom plastic cover (which I left on) so it should fit physically. Had the adapter fit both in thickness and length (or rather, had the connector fit properly and seated far enough in to not require modification, I would have rated this 5 stars. ## Frequently Bought Together - Syba Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 - SanDisk 32GB Extreme CompactFlash Memory Card UDMA 7 Speed Up To 120MB/s - SDCFXSB-032G-G46 - chenyang CF Compact Flash Merory Card to 2.5" 44Pin IDE Hard Disk Drive HDD SSD Adapter for Laptop --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/7018966-syba-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/7018966-syba-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*