Sounds like your laptop has an ExpressCard slot rather than a PC card slot. They look the same from the outside.
On Sep 21, 2010 11:34 PM, "Jeffrey Race" <[email protected]> wrote: > Can someone help me with this? I have just purchased a > Sierra 875 AirCard for GPRS and 3G connectivity while > travelling. I just plugged it in and it worked in > Bangkok at 2424 kbps at no cost, for some reason. > > In good user fashion I then read the manual, which warns > "If your computer has a PC Card slot, a PC Card to > ExpressCard adaptor [sic-those Canadians will do it > every time] is required." I never heard of such a > thing and it seems to function unexpectedly well in > every respect (esp. since it cost $25 on ebay). > > What is it, what am I missing, and why does it mechanically > interface the Thinkpad even without said accessory? > > Jeffrey Race > > PS any hints about user experience most welcome. I earlier > bought an 860 card which would not install on the T43 > but it installs fine on an Acer! > > _______________________________________________ > Thinkpad mailing list > [email protected] > http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad _______________________________________________ Thinkpad mailing list [email protected] http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad
