I wrote a note the other day about using the "Lexar media" a PC card slot connecting via USB. Maybe a way to keep legacy PC card running of the new machine. Which is why I got just on the chance it would work. Only around $15 on eBay. I haven't tried it my job keeps me busy away from home (Guam) after Super Typhoon pushed us back to dark ages. Just was wondering if anyone else tried it. I have a GPS with only PC card (I guess the have USB/Firewire by now upgrade). Also back up HD external holder and PC Card HD etc.
Sincerely Chris Thornburg 243 San Roke Dr. Barrigada GU 96913-1131 USA 671-734-4171 home/fax 671-482-4166 cell http://www.worldairforces.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I use the PC cards for wireless networking (built-in to the new 12 inch > PowerBook), Ethernet (built-in), faster modem (built-in), Memory Stick reader > (for the digital camera), faster USB 2.0. The last two aren't built-in to the > new PowerBook. Yes, I can get an USB reader for the Memory Stick but that's > another piece flopping around and I don't think Apple is going to support USB > 2.0 any time soon. > > In addition, on other machines, I've found that being able to plug a PC > Ethernet card in a Godsend when the built-in LAN port went on the fritz. > > PS Anyone know of a tweak to the PowerBook's USB ports to upgrade to USB 2.0 > (like MCE's upgrade of the PC cards to CardBus)? > > Francis Fitzpatrick > > >The new 12 inch PowerBooks are very attractive. See apple.com for a fuller > > >description of the new 12 inch PowerBook and its big brother, the 17 inch > > >PowerBook. > > > > > >The 12 inch PowerBook, I think, maxes out at a 867 MHz G4 (although it may be > > >possible to a build your own with a higher speed processor). You can also > > >specify the DVD-R SuperDrive. > > > > > >However, it will NOT have a PC card slot for what is the most convenient and > > >flexible add-on. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
