Thread: PCMCIA to USB

Hi,

I have a laptop which doesn't have a PCMCIA slot. But the datacard is of PCMCIA type. So is their any way from which i can convert PCMCIA to USB, so that i could connect to internet.

i doubt its availability in india but maybe you can get something like this---
http://www.roalan.com/USB%20to%20PCMCIA%20Adapter.htm

Originally Posted by hukhan12

Hi,

I have a laptop which doesn't have a PCMCIA slot. But the datacard is of PCMCIA type. So is their any way from which i can convert PCMCIA to USB, so that i could connect to internet.

me too have the same problem
did you find the solution
pls advise

Google search:
PCMCIA to USB converter India

About Rs 800/=
PCMCIA to USB 2.0 Adapter Prices, Buy PCMCIA to USB 2.0 Adapter India, Compare Prices, Reviews, Shops, Specs, Buy/Sell online*|*| TolMol India

@essbebe,

I think that sabeer is asking for a card that will plug into the USB port and have a PCMCIA female slot. What you have shown is the exact reverse.

@sabeer, I doubt whether you will find such a card.

buy one of these(if you find them) but they exist






Bus Interface:
PCD-X/U132-E: USB (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
PCD2-F/PCI-E: Universal PCI (PCI Card Specification 2.2)
PCD-B/UPCI-E: Universal PCI (PCI Card Specification 2.2)
PCD-B/PCI-E: Universal PCI (PCI Card Specification 2.2)

OS Support: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP (see OS support chart for details)
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server (PCD-X/U132-E)
Sockets:
PCD-X/U132-E: One PCMCIA slot operating at 3.3V
PCD2-F/PCI-E: Two PCMCIA slots operating at either 3.3V or 5V
PCD-B/UPCI-E: One PCMCIA slot operating at either 3.3V or 5V
PCD-B/PCI-E:One PCMCIA slot operating at either 3.3V or 5V

Mounting Location:
PCD-X/U132-E: Full-sized External Drive Unit
PCD2-F/PCI-E: Full-sized 3.5” front drive bay (5.25” bay with SSD adapter), requires standard PCI slot
PCD-B/UPCI-E: Rear Low Profile PCI slot
PCD-B/PCI-E: Full-sized Rear PCI slot

Supported Card Types: Type I, II or III PCMCIA cards including FLASH memory, ATA hard disks and wireless cards
PCD-X/U132-E: 32-bit and 16-bit PCMCIA card support (Type I and II PCMCIA cards only)
PCD2-F/PCI-E: 16-bit PCMCIA card support
PCD-B/UPCI-E: 32-bit and 16-bit PCMCIA card support. (Type I and II PCMCIA cards only--Type III cards not supported)
PCD-B/PCI-E: 32-bit and 16-bit PCMCIA card support

Front Drive Bay Unit Finish:
PCD2-F/PCI-E: Beige
B-PCD2-F/PCI-E: Black

I have a laptop which doesn't have a PCMCIA slot.

Trendnet 2-Port USB 2.0 PCMCIA Expansion Card about $ 20/=


use another USB to USB cable ?
http://www.indiabroadband.net/attach...1&d=1277556883

Indian site;
http://shopping.indiatimes.com/PCMCI...52/pid/1432350

link to site

Quatech products connect you to a higher level

@essbebe:that guy wants to use PCMCIA card but its computer wont have female PCMCIA slot the card you've shown will convert PCMCIA to USB not USB TO PCMCIA

@Rcom
your post seems to be more relevant and applicable.
will give REP ++
Feedback from thread starter awaited.
How to Connect Your PCMCIA Drive to USB Instead of PCI Slot | eHow.com
http://www.quatech.com/pdf/u142-e.pdf

Yes. I was talking about the device that Rcom mentioned. Good find, Rcom.