Network help..............again!

[superflid]

After kicking it swearing at it and throwing it out of the window I've found out that the network card on Mrs S's laptop is defunct (maybe even before I abused it.......).

Now the problem.

It's a "PC card" PCMCIA card that I need, the newer "Cardbus" cards won't fit.

Not that you needed to be told.....

I've trawled the usual websites and they either don't stock old crap like this or they are currently out of stock (probably in the process of not stocking old crap!). I've done the rounds of the local comp shops without any joy.

Has anyone got a PC Card PCMCIA network card I could buy, or could you point me to somewhere which might sell me the bloody thing.

If I can't find a suitable card I might have to buy Mrs S a new laptop.

[meeja]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42196&item=6707835727&rd=1

Bargain.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/pcmcia-network-card_W0QQsoloctogZ9

Full list of them.....

[superflid]

Thanks meeja, I tried the ebay route already. Thats where the duff one came from.
The other problem is sorting the cardbus ones from the pc-card ones. Most of the ads don't mention which they are.

[superflid]

Bought the Ebay one, let's hope this one works........

[docevi1]

I have a 10mbps network card sitting here that I know works (although the cable is a little dodgy), I don't think it is/will be used...

[superflid]

Thanks Stefan, I'll be in touch if this one is no use.

[lotusfan]

how about a USB one, easy option

[superflid]

Thinkpad 365X, no USB.