does somebody make an adapter like this?

[FoBoT]

PC Card/PCMCIA card to USB adapter

so that i can use a PC Card/PCMCIA card (wireless sprint 3g modem) on a desktop PC

this adapter plugs into the USB port of my desktop and then i plug the PC Card/PCMCIA card into it

i can't find one

i thought they used to make these

i don't need a MEMORY card reader, there are billions of those, not what i am looking for
i don't want a PCI version, i want one that uses USB

thank you

 

[djNickb]

Im not sure about USB ones but I have seen adapter bays that install and connect to your ide controllers -- basically adds a pcmcia slot to your desktop

 

[Winchester]

I have a PCMCIA <-> Printer cable so Im sure they should have a USB, or you could get a Printer <-> USB to add on to it.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: djNickb
Im not sure about USB ones but I have seen adapter bays that install and connect to your ide controllers -- basically adds a pcmcia slot to your desktop

that would work, any ideas on websites to search? or search strings to use?

thanks, that is what i want, a pcmcia slot on my desktop

 

[selene]

u want a free set (shipping not included, ~ 5.00) ? I have it in black, controller + 5.25 drive bay for 2 pcmcia cards + cables only if you can't find the ide version

PM Me for pics, ill show u tomorrow

 

[selene]

U might have some problem.. it looks like the IDE version may only read drives..

http://www.amtron.com/reader/iia.htm

NOTE: This card reader only support flash memory cards. *** Please DO NOT order this card drive if you intend to use it for Modem card, Ethernet/LAN card, SRAM card, linear flash card,... etc.***. Please order our PCI interface card reader/writer for Modem card, Ethernet/LAN card, Linear Flash card, SRAM card, ... etc.

I believe for modem and such, you need a controller for it.

PCI reader

EDIT: I guess you dont want to waste a slot ? If you dont care about slot, you can use this
Slot version

 

[deftron]

Here's a discountinued one.

Actually, that's a flash reader.. but I think something similar to that would work

(A flash reader that has a PC Card slot)

because you can plug the modem into the PC Card slot instead of the flash adapter (?)

 

[igowerf]

There's PCI ones that are used for wireless cards. You have to insert the card in the back of your computer though.