what do I do with a PCMCIA 3G card?

[ACfly]

Hi, quick question.. I have a PCMCIA card with Vodafone that I use for access 3G network for internet from use in my work PC computer.. I had a Powerbook that had PCMCIA slot so I also used it as well for MAC.

Now that I have the MBA, there is not PCMCIA slot, is there a USB adaptor that I can buy to get the card working for my MBA?

 

[CanadaRAM]

There are USB PCMCIA readers, but they range from $300 - $400 each. Compatibility with your specific card is up in the air, so to speak.

http://www.csmproducts.com/html/pccard/laufwerke.htm

 

[Phil A.]

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Can you swap it for a USB 3g modem? They also have the advantage that they support HSDPA

 

[w00tini]

when i bought my Air, I went to ATT and showed them that is was not Express or PCMCIA capable and they gave me (for free) a USB 3G network adapter. You can see it in the review in my signature if you're interested. They simply took my PCMCIA adapter and gave me a brand new USB unit for nothing. No contract re-up or anything. I've been with them for over a decade now, but I don't think that weighs into it...they just realize that PCMCIA cards are on the way out.