2 in 1 PCIe Expansion Card with 1x DB25 Parallel Port & 1x RS232 Serial Port
Bottom line: The Dell 2 in 1 PCIe 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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Manufacturer description
Dell PCI-E 1X 25-pin LPT parallel port + 9-pin COM two-in-one expansion card. PCI-E 1X slot. Compatible with 1X, 16, 8x slots. support system Microsoft Windows XP SP3 32bit/64bit. Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 32bit/64bit.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell 2 in 1 PCIe Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Dell'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
| ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| port_types | DB25 Parallel,RS232 Serial |
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