Finding cheap new PCMCIA USB cards

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Are you looking for a cheap PCMCIA USB card to go with your new laptop? If you are, you’re in luck. These USB to PCMCIA cards are exactly what the doctor ordered when you happen to have a laptop that’s just a little bit older than most. While there aren’t too many laptops that are still running these days that don’t have normal USB ports, there are plenty around that are still lacking this feature. Usually you can tell if your laptop doesn’t actually have normal USB ports when you look on the side and don’t see the usual slot for something like a joystick, camera, newer printer, etc. As I said, most do have these, but if you’re looking for a PCMCIA USB card, you probably don’t!

Another great reason to get a USB PCMCIA adapter is to expand the USB capability of your current computer, even if you do have built-in USB slots. Usually this occurs if you’re running a lot of peripherals; if you currently have a printer, game joystick, camera, and external hard drive attached to your laptop, you probably need a little extra space. You can usually do this by buying a separate USB hub, but that’s not always required. PCMCIA is a great way to come to the rescue if you don’t want to clutter up your workspace further than you already have.

So, what is PCMCIA anyway? Quite simply, a PCMCIA card is a thin computer card that fits into a slot on the side of your computer. It’s roughly 4″ long and about 1/4″ thick, and goes straight into the side of your laptop. You’ll know if your laptop will support this type of card if you look on the side and see a thin slot about 3″ wide, generally with a push-button next to it to eject whatever card you already have in there. This is where your PCMCIA USB adapter will go: You just push it in until it stops (don’t ever force the card into the slot), and bingo, you have an extra USB plugin. It’s that easy.

Where can you purchase one of these? Anywhere laptops and laptop accessories are sold, really. You don’t have to go all out here; even Wal-Mart will sell these adapters. Amazon is also a great site to look for these cards, as well as places like New Egg. Prices vary, but you can generally find a USB to PCMCIA adapter for about $30. Nice and cheap, just how we like it!