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The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association was first created by Jacob D. Holm in 1986 and merged with the PC-card in 1991 to form the current PC-cards.
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What are two examples of wireless adapters?
PCMCIA wireless adapter and USB wireless adapters. PCMCIA goes into notebooks (outdated one)
Is a desktop card required to use a wireless adapter?
A USB wireless adapter will work just fine on a desktop. A PCMCIA (cardbus) wireless adapter may present problems as most desktops do not have PCMCIA slots. There are ways around this problem however, such as pcmcia-to-PCI adapter cards & the like.
In what country was the blackberry wireless device invented?
Canada
What was first wireless divise?
The first wireless device invented was the wireless telegraph in 1935 by Guglielmo Marconi.
What is commonly considered a Type 3 PCMCIA device?
Hard drive. A common PCMCIA Type III devices is a hard drive.
What type of computer would utilise PCMCIA standard?
PCMCIA generally refers to the expansion cards that you plug into laptop or notebook computers, such as wireless networking cards.
What are the benefits of using a PCMCIA wireless card?
The benefits of using a PCMCIA wireless card include allowing one to connect to a wireless network without the hassle of network wires. It also allows one to set up a connection much faster without having to deal with cables and cords.
Does a laptop need a special modem to access the net wireless and is it separate from a land line modem?
Yes it does. It can be in the form of a PCMCIA slot wireless modem or a USB wireless modem.
How do you adapt a pcmcia card to USB?
external USB PCMCIA adapters are commercially available, such as this http://www.quatech.com/pdf/u142-e.pdf , but they're not cheap, and are sometimes limited to the type of PCMCIA device they can attach to. Unless you have a "special" PCMCIA adapter that you need to reuse, then it may be more cost-effective to look for a USB device that performs the same function. i.e. USB 3G/HSDPA modems, LAN adapters.
How much do wireless cards cost?
Most laptops today come with an integrated wireless card. If you do need a separate one, PCMCIA or USB wireless adapters are available starting at $10-$20.
Is the think-pad 600x wifi capable?
To make the laptop wifi capable you'll need to purchase a wireless card that slots into the pcmcia slot or a wireless dongle that slots into a usb port
Which NIC offers a great range when it is turned wireless?
The Belkin F5D7010 Wireless PCMCIA Adapter offers a fabulous range. The range should cover a medium sized or small sized home.
