Is there an convenient adapter to run PCMCIA cards on a desktop?

[Naruto]

Desktop pc wifi cards cost more than notebook PCMCIA cards, and I only need to have one desktop pc in my house go wireless. Anything such as this exists? Thanks.

 

[MDE]

The combination of the PCI card plus the PCMCIA card will probably put you over the cost of the PCI card.

 

[Naruto]

Originally posted by: MDE
The combination of the PCI card plus the PCMCIA card will probably put you over the cost of the PCI card.

Thing is I already have the PCMCIA card for a really low price with my 802.11 router.

 

[tallman45]

A google search shows a lot of PCMCIA readers, either PCI or 3.5" or even 5". here is one such place that sells them

http://www.psism.com/reader.htm

 

[Grumpy1]

I have one I used for an old Kodak digital camera. However it fits in an ISA slot. You can have it for the shipping cost.

The Grump

PS; Lexar used to make a USB photo card reader that took PCMCIA cards
Model GS-UFD-20SA-TP

 

[mechBgon]

Antec makes the DataChute PCI too, last I checked. I happen to have one but I don't have a use for it.

 

[Mday]

pci pcmcia slots are about $80-100... do you think that's really a good alternative?

also, pci wifi cards have better antennae.