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pc-card-adapter.JPG Here's a solution for a frustrating problem. The major cellular carriers have been slow to bring high-speed cards to market for laptops with the new ExpressCard/34 slot, including the MacBook and some new HP, Dell and Lenovo models. Enter the Duel Systems DuelAdapter: an adapter where you can plug a PC Card into one end, and then plug the other end into your ExpressCard slot. The unit is much faster than PC Card-to-USB adapters, company reps said. Especially if you have an existing PC Card you're trying to use with a new laptop, it makes a lot of sense.

The DuelAdapter will be compatible with PCs and Macs when it comes out next month, and it will probably cost $119, according to the company. PC drivers are restricted to Windows XP, though they're working on Vista drivers. Duel reps said they had tested more than 90 laptop/card combinations with the adapter, including both 16 and 32-bit cards. The card will be available at major online retailers.
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Posted by: Twila Ashton
February 22, 2007 9:09 AM

I need this item, where can I get one?


Posted by: Janet
February 27, 2007 6:57 PM

It has been 6 weeks now since you said that the DuelAdapter may be coming out. Any more word about that. I really need one for my aircard that I cannot use, since I bought my new computer!


Posted by: Michael
March 2, 2007 2:22 PM

Did you find a retailer for the DeulAdapter?, thanks, michael...


Posted by: Cam Bamber
June 2, 2007 3:00 PM

Buy it direct from their website www.duel-systemsadapters.com. Although it doesn't work with my E-Mu 1616M audio interface. It's firmware driven though so hopefully the problems will get sorted.


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