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PCI card with PCMCIA slot?

torch Page Icon Posted 2006-05-09 10:41 PM
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Hello,
Since my main pc (the eMachines) only has 3 PCI slots, I would like to know if there is a PCI card that has a PCMCIA slot (with CARDBUS support)..
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btrimmer Page Icon Posted 2006-05-10 12:40 AM
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Try this for starters:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1042026&CatId=109

The downsides to this one is that you have to reach around the back of your computer to add or remove a card. It's really designed more for install-and-forget uses (like a PCMCIA WiFi card for your desktop computer). They make (or *used* to make) ISA to PCMCIA adapters that had a front bay, mounted in a 3.5" drive slot. (I may even have one shoved in a box somewhere - not that it's very useful any more...) I assume they make a PCI to PCMCIA adapter that is also front bay accessible, but never really seen one.
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torch Page Icon Posted 2006-05-10 9:08 AM
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Hey thanks, btrimmer, that works out.. When I have the time, I will purchase it.. ISA cards in the front? Nah, I wanted one that attatched to the rear anyway.. Besides, my Infinia still has ISA slots..

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Stevie Page Icon Posted 2006-05-10 2:45 PM
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btrimmer - 2006-05-10 12:40 AM

I assume they make a PCI to PCMCIA adapter that is also front bay accessible, but never really seen one.


Yes they do, I have one on my PC at the moment
It has a lead from the card to a unit with 2 PCMCIA slots that fits in a 3 1/2" drive bay.

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