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Compaq 294057-001 PCMCIA Ri PC Card with Cable Assembly
- PCMCIA Type II Card
- Includes Cable Assembly
- Adds functionality to laptops via PC Card slot
- Likely for networking or modem connectivity
- Designed for Compaq laptops and compatible systems
- Legacy expansion solution
- Facilitates external device connection
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Product Overview
The Compaq 294057-001 is a PCMCIA Ri (Remote Integrated) PC Card with an accompanying cable assembly. This type of card was used in laptops for adding functionality, such as network connectivity or modem capabilities, via the PC Card slot.
Technical Information
| Product Type | PCMCIA Card |
| Interface | PCMCIA (Type II) |
| Included | Cable Assembly |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | Compaq |
| Model | 294057-001 |
Product Description
The Compaq 294057-001 is a PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) card, specifically designed to be inserted into the PC Card slot found in many older laptop computers. This particular card is identified as a 'Ri' card, which typically stands for Remote Integrated, suggesting it provides connectivity for external devices or network access. PCMCIA cards were a popular way to add functionality to laptops before the widespread adoption of USB and integrated components. They came in various types, with Type II being a common standard for cards that were slightly thicker than Type I cards, allowing for more complex circuitry. The inclusion of a cable assembly indicates that the card likely provides ports for external connections, such as an RJ-45 Ethernet port or an RJ-11 modem port, enabling the laptop to connect to networks or dial-up services. This component is a piece of legacy hardware, primarily useful for maintaining or upgrading older Compaq laptops or other systems that feature a compatible PC Card slot. It represents a method of expanding a laptop's capabilities in an era when internal expansion options were limited. The 294057-001 served as a crucial interface for connectivity in its time.
