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PC5750 Aircard

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by fasnipe

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What is the correct desktop card readder required to use the PC5750 card?

Hello,
I purchased a Verizon PC5750 to use with my laptop. Wife wants to use it in her desktop, which does not have a card reader.
I found: Digigear EXP-USB USB to USB Mode ExpressCard Host Adapter for 3G AirCard AT&T Cingular Sprint Verizon Marlin Novatel EX720 V740 XU870
But I cannot tell if will work.
Thanks!

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by thechas

Interestingly, I did not find any mention of the USB adapter you found on the digigear web site.

http://digigearinc.com/_wsn/page6.html

Most of their USB adapters only support flash memory cards.

For the best compatibility with active PCMCIA cards, I would go with an internal PCI card with either rear or front access.

However, I don't think a PCMCIA adapter is your best option. I recommend you contact Verizon and see what it would cost to trade the PC Aircard for a USB adapter.

Much easier to swap between systems. Plus, you don't need to open the computer case to install.

Chas

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