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Everything else works though. I was searching for a fix for a burnt out USB port on an aging laptop with only one USB port. I was hoping for the ability to connect a new printer but apparently that doesn't work with this USB PCMCIA Cardbus. I am happy with the purchase, not expensive and it will prolong the life of my computer. Loaded up without problems at all, practically plug and play.
I needed this device after the usb ports on my ibm t42 stopped working high powered devices (lost power), so I used this card since the card bus takes power directly form the battery and does not rely on the motherboard. I used it to sync my iphone (did not work on the original usb) and I keep the cable plugged in anyway (doesn't make a lot a sense, possibly just voodoo- since the cable plugs in the original usb's that don't have power anyway) and it WORKS GREAT, FIVE STAR. seamless hook up, plug and play no bull. speedwise: it took five minutes to update a new version of iphone op sys (same time it takes in apple store), so usb-2.
Purchased 2 port USB PCMCIA card because on board USB was destroyed. It works just as advertised and came on time in a new package. I've been using it for a couple months and no problems.
No issue recognizing the card on my old Dell Latitude laptop. I was tired of the USB 2.0 messages when I upgraded to Windows XP. I use a usb adapter for Internet. I will still use my old USB ports for my mini hard drives, as I'm too lazy to plug in for power. I read in many reviews/descriptions that the power cable plugs into ps/2, however mine plugs into another usb for power.
There is no power supply, just some cable with a strange connector that I will throw out.I cannot testify as to its ruggedness as I have used it only 1/2 hour so far. Got this to add some 2.0 ports to my old X30 laptop, which had only 1.1. Plugged the card in and it worked, with 2.0 drivers - at least this is what the system claims, I have not done bandwidth transfer tests.Having read reviews here, I am aware of the power issue, so had no expectations there. No issue detecting any devices yet; will edit this review if I find any.If you have to load the driver (I did not) check the system box which shows up when you first connect the device - it will tell you if you have, e.g., the VIA chipset, and make the download less guesswork. But again, I did not have to download any drivers to get it to work.
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