--- product_id: 7018966 title: "Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5\" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006" brand: "syba" price: "Β£21.80" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Syba" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7018966-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata-2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Supports UDMA IDE for faster data transfer Dual CF slots for expanded storage Standard 2.5" IDE form factor for seamless fit Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 **Brand:** syba **Price:** Β£21.80 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ύ Upgrade your vintage tech with silent speed and dual storage power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 by syba - **How much does it cost?** Β£21.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7018966-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata-2) ## 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 - β€’ **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. - β€’ **Smart LED Indicators:** Subtle power, master/slave, and drive activity LEDs keep you informed without distracting your workspace ambiance. - β€’ **Silent Efficiency Upgrade:** Replace noisy mechanical drives with this adapter to enjoy cooler operation, extended battery life, and whisper-quiet performance. - β€’ **Speed Meets Compatibility:** UDMA IDE interface ensures faster data transfer while maintaining broad OS support including Mac OS and Linux. - β€’ **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 | #344 in Enclosures | | Brand | Syba | | Built-In Media | 2.5” IDE to Dual Compact Flash Drive^User Manual | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Connector Type | 44-pin IDE/PATA | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 327 Reviews | | Finish | Black | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810154014248 | | Input Voltage | 5 Volts | | Item Dimensions | 5.23 x 1.92 x 5.19 inches | | Item Type Name | Syba SD-ADA45006 Dual Compact Flash to 44 Pin IDE 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.23 x 1.92 x 5.19 inches | | Manufacturer | Syba | | Mfr Part Number | SD-ADA45006 | | Model Number | SD-ADA45006 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 1 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Plug Type | No Plug | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Specific Uses For Product | personal | | UPC | 810154014248 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## 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 ![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) ![Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319gG2+ZicL.jpg) ![Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vMfQ3skQL.jpg) ![Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CJVyzMPXL.jpg) ![Dual Compact Flash CF to 44 Pin IDE/PATA 2.5" Adapter Enclosure, Black SD-ADA45006 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414jBgiZEHL.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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked for old oscilloscope restoration, only minor complaints *by G***. on March 5, 2026* I used this adapter to clone a 26 year old hard drive in an Agilent 54810A Infiniium Oscilloscope with a Windows 98 Operating System. This adapter works perfectly! Except it is not perfect out of the box. Similar to other reviews, the PATA connector on this adapter includes Pin 20, and that is NOT standard for PATA pinouts. However, this isn’t a big deal. You can cut this pin with flush cutters and the adapter works flawlessly. My main gripe is by making it necessary to cut this pin, there is a chance you may cut the wrong one. Be very careful! I would have given this 5 stars were it not for this. ## 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? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7018966-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7018966-dual-compact-flash-cf-to-44-pin-ide-pata-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*