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    USB apdapter for PCMCIA

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by stevenh, Feb 9, 2006.

  1. stevenh

    stevenh Newbie

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    Hi

    I have just purchased a Dell Inspiron 630m, thus far I have been extremely happy, it all went pear shaped when I discovered there was no pcmcia slot! I know should have looked at the spec....but I really need to use my vodafone 3G card.

    So my question is, is there a solution to this problem? Is there a USB pcmcia apdater. Just to clarify I dont want a pcmcia card with usb ports on it!

    Any suggesetions are gratefully recieved.

    Cheers

    Steve
     
    stevenh, Feb 9, 2006
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  2. wipeout

    wipeout Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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  3. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    Oh boy, is that going to suck.
     
    dr_st, Feb 9, 2006
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  4. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    Man, that's an expensive way to go ... better to forget the Vodafone and get a usb wireless adapter - the G's go for about $25. Last week I bought a Motorola WU830g for 21.50.
     
    Chutsman, Feb 12, 2006
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    Is it possible to ditch the vodafone 3G card?
     
    nickspohn, Feb 12, 2006
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    Dan Newbie

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    Did you ever find a solution to this? I have a Dell X1 and want to use a Vodafone 3G card for mobile data access.
     
    Dan, Feb 19, 2006
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