When did anyone last see VGA PCMCIA Card for sale?

I've always regretted not getting a PCMCIA VGA card for the 620LX (back in the 1990s) and over the years, have never seen them for sale *anywhere*, not even on eBay.

If one should appear on the market, would my J720 also work with it?

You would need the proper drivers for each machine, but yes...they should work with it fine. Also not that hard to find...normally. Here is one for $35 on ebay (maybe cheaper if he accepts an offer):

http://cgi.ebay.com/COLORGRAPHIC-VOYAGER-VGA-PC-CARD-COMPAQ-iPAQ-/120584482522?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c13652eda

I also remember the Margi card works on some HPCs

http://cgi.ebay.com/Margi-Display-To-Go-Laptop-PC-PCMCIA-Video-Card-4MB-/190416286812?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c55b1f45c

And some are more expensive than others:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-HP-PC-Card-VGA-Graphics-Adapter-F1252-80001-F1252A-/320552220913?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa266b8f1

or

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120589940096

I didn't realise there was anything else besides the HP card. Although its still quite expensive I'd be more confident with it over the driver availability and 100% compatibility. Not to mention the thing isn't comprised of separate boxes and cables. (eurgh!)





Edited by technogeist2k9 2010-07-14 12:03 AM

Have also a look at http://www.hpcfactor.com/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=15236&posts=5&start=1

I love the Colorgraphics Voyager pcmcia card. The small dongle takes the stress off the vga connector...and it works with all my hpcs, from the 690, 720, and others...

I forgot all about possible connector-stress issues.
Except, that I'm also the forgetful and chaotically untidy type of person [a symptom of modern gadget distractions ], so in the long run the all-in-one card would be more practical.


Edited by technogeist2k9 2010-07-14 4:00 PM

Hi technogeist2k9!

Did you buy so far the vga-out hp card?
If positive, then kindly ask you to have a look and help me with some answers at http://www.hpcfactor.com/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=15397&posts=7
Thank you very much!

Nope.

When I eventually had the cash to spare, I couldn't find anymore for sale. Doh!

I've already seen that thread. Sounds like the card and/or machine connector damaged.

Rich, I can't find the driver for the Colorgraphics Voyager pcmcia card. Can you upload it somewhere for me. Lots of thanks!

They are on HPCFactor for download under the Support and Tutorials area, then go to the Hardware Compatibility List and look under video devices....

I found the page, thank you so much! I'll write you after I'll install it.