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1-Port PCI Parallel Port Expansion Card, IEEE 1284 Compliant DB25 LPT Low-Profile Bracket, for PCI Slots
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1-Port PCI Parallel Port Expansion Card, IEEE 1284 Compliant DB25 LPT Low-Profile Bracket, for PCI Slots

Bottom line: The lidkew 1-Port PCI Parallel Port Expansion 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

  • ✓ Supported Systems Support Windouws XP 7-10; Interface PIC/ DB25*1
  • ✓ Backed by lidkew'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

lidkew 1-Port PCI Parallel Port Expansion Card,DB25 LPT Low-Profile Bracket,Express Parallel Card

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored lidkew 1-Port PCI Parallel Port Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. lidkew'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.

Key Features

  • Supported Systems Support Windouws XP 7-10; Interface PIC/ DB25*1
  • Powerful: Supports PC terminals, modems, printers, scanners, fingerprint meters and other serial devices; industrial automation systems, access control, intelligent parking lots, etc.
  • High-speed transmission: automatically assign IRQ and I/0 addresses, support PCI and I/Q sharing.
  • Advanced TX382A controller: adopts high performance TX382A IC, high efficiency transmission, low power consumption.
  • Fully compliant with industry standards: Compliant with PCI Express card specification, thick gold-plated design for durability.

Full Specifications

Brandlidkew
CompatibilityPC
Number of Items1
Warranty DescriptionNO
High-speed transmissionautomatically assign IRQ and I/0 addresses, support PCI and I/Q sharing.
Advanced TX382A controlleradopts high performance TX382A IC, high efficiency transmission, low power consumption.
Fully compliant with industry standardsCompliant with PCI Express card specification, thick gold-plated design for durability.

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