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LINDY PCI (32 Bit) Serial RS-232/Parallel Card, 2 Port Serial 16C650 32 Byte FIFO & 1 Port Parallel ECP/EPP/BPP/SPP
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LINDY PCI (32 Bit) Serial RS-232/Parallel Card

Bottom line: The LINDY PCI Serial RS-232/Parallel Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Lindy's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

PCI (32 Bit) Serial RS-232/Parallel Card, 2 Port Serial 16C650 32 Byte FIFO and 1 Port Parallel

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored LINDY PCI Serial RS-232/Parallel Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Lindy's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

BrandLindy
Mfr Part Number51280
Full listing titleLINDY PCI (32 Bit) Serial RS-232/Parallel Card, 2 Port Serial 16C650 32 Byte FIFO & 1 Port Parallel ECP/EPP/BPP/SPP

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