Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus -M8817LL/B
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Apple sometimes makes me angry
  • this is the cam
  • iSight is an ideal complement to iChat AV
  • Fantastic
  • Love this cam
Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus -M8817LL/B

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
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Product Features:
  • Video conference easily over broadband Internet
  • 640 x 480 resolution with 24-bit color at 30 frames per second
  • Built-in noise-suppressing microphone
  • Includes 3 stands and can be clipped to the top of an LCD display for a more accurate centered video image.
  • Autofocus from 2 inches to infinity

ASIN: B0002OZXG0

Product Description

Introducing a revolutionary new way to say hello. iSight delivers picture perfect video, crystal clear audio and an innovative design that makes video conferencing over the Internet as natural as face-to-face conversation. Families can stay in touch from thousands of miles away. Students can hang out and talk with their friends like they were in the same room. And business travelers can tuck their kids in to bed from the other side of the world. It's the next best thing to being there.iSight doesn't just look good, it makes you look good with a high quality video image. A custom designed, auto-focus lens keeps your image crisp and clear from 50mm to infinity and focuses on a 1/4" CCD sensor with 640x480 (VGA) resolution. Put that together with iSight's built-in image processor and you get smooth, top-quality, full motion video at up to 30 frames per second with true 24-bit color. An integrated, dual-element microphone suppresses ambient noise, so just your voice comes through loud and clear. iSight will get you talking. It's unique center-mount design, with an integrated rotate and tilt mechanism and three included stands, make it simple to position iSight so you're looking directly at the lens for a face-to-face conversation. One simple FireWire connection provides audio, video and power. Just plug in iSight and iChat AV automatically launches and gets you chatting in seconds. iSight is made out of the same aluminum alloy as the 12" and 17" PowerBooks, which makes it incredibly durable while keeping it extremely lightweight (weighs just 2.3 ounces). Just pop it into the included carrying case and you can stay in touch no matter where you go.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Apple sometimes makes me angry.......2007-02-14

So i am not sure if they stopped making i-sights because new MacBooks have it built in or because it was some kind of health hazard, either way i needed it and so do thousands of apple owners. Thanks for the fast transaction.

5 out of 5 stars this is the cam.......2005-10-01

Wow. Everyone needs to have this as their computer cam. Just plug it in and you are off and running. Has great audio too.

4 out of 5 stars iSight is an ideal complement to iChat AV.......2005-02-20

As webcams go, the iSight provides the best image quality. Its design and build quality are top notch, too. The iSight uses a Firewire connection, not USB, for improved performance.

The camera comes with four different mounting devices (stands and clips) to use it on a desktop, atop your monitor, or attached to your notebook computer's LCD screen. Another thoughtful touch is a little cylinder to store/protect the iSight when you take it on the road.

The iSight has two internal noise-cancelling microphones that provide crisp, clear audio. The folks with whom I videoconference have remarked that I sound like I'm in the same room as they.

One area where the iSight could be improved is control over manual adjustments. The camera normally works in auto mode. The aperature, focus, color temperature, video gain, et cetera, are adjusted automatically based on the room's lighting conditions. But I've found that there are times when the picture is a bit too dark or too bright, or the hue is a tad too red or blue. Fortunately, there's a cool $8 shareware utility called iGlasses (do a Google search to find it) that gives you full manual control over the camera. iGlasses appears as a floating pallete within iChat AV. With it, you can tweak the iSight's settings to your personal preference.

The iSight and iChat AV go hand in hand. I can't imagine using one without the other.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2005-01-17

I bought one of these for my dad for xmas and another one for myself (adhering to the one for you one for me policy). We both live on different continents and I figure it would help to cut down on phone bills. Tried it out for the first time this weekend and I'm impressed. The resolution is quite good; not crystal clear of course but not too bad (we both have cable modems). It was easy to set up, just involved getting a subscription to the .mac website (free trial 60 days, no need to put a credit card down either!), plugging it in, and typing my dad's email address as a buddy...that's it...next thing I knew he was on the screen talking with me. Pretty sweet.

5 out of 5 stars Love this cam.......2004-12-02

I have owned this webcam for a few months now and love it. I have kids in college and we video conference frequently. The sound and picture are worth the money. Apple makes this easy to install; plug it in. AIM is our software along with the Ichat-AV version. The pictures are clear and have no time delay. This is my third webcam purchase and by far my favorite. I even bought another one for the office. This is the Porsche of webcams. Can't someone help the poor Wintel folks have a real webcam. Is this Mac only or will it become like the Ipod, for all platforms?
Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very nice
  • Amazing!
  • I found a great money-saving substitute
  • Apple comes thru again
  • Apple ISight
Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
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Product Features:
  • Video conference easily over broadband Internet
  • 640 x 480 resolution with 24-bit color at 30 frames per second
  • Built-in noise-suppressing microphone
  • Includes 3 stands and can be clipped to the top of an LCD display for a more accurate centered video image.
  • Autofocus from 2 inches to infinity

ASIN: B0007KX4VU

Product Description

Includes: 4 mounts: magnetic for anodized aluminum Apple Cinema displays, Powerbook and iBook, flat-panel iMac, eMac and desktop, 2 FireWire cable adapters, 1 FireWire 6-6 pin 1.8m cable, and carrying case. Apple iSight - High-quality video conferencing technology has gone from the board room to your living room! This iSight webcam delivers an impressive 640x480 resolution at up to 30 frames per second. It also includes a built-in dual-element microphone for crystal clear audio. Together, they make talking over the Internet as natural as a face-to-face conversation! Durable aluminum alloy frame Lightweight - 2.3 ounces

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very nice.......2007-08-26

But what else would you expect from Apple? I plugged it in and followed the onscreen direction. Within two minutes, I was looking at my picture on the monitor. Awesome!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing!.......2007-07-18

The iSight camera gives a crystal clear image- so clear, in fact, that I
decided I needed to make myself presentable before our next conference!
It runs smoothly - no jerking, & within milliseconds of real time. I use this
w/SKYPE to talk w/my children & grandchildren in Israel. We feel like we are
in the same room. It is easy to set up, & I hightly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars I found a great money-saving substitute.......2007-04-28

This is the only other FireWire base camera for the Mac or PC. Great Picture and comes with removable stand.



FIRE-I DIG CAM F/HOME/OFFICE MONITOR/2X FIREWIRE 6PIN/30FPS MAC ( 2035 )

5 out of 5 stars Apple comes thru again.......2007-01-25

Video quality is excellent. The firewire connection and dsl or broadband provides some of the fastest responses in video casting with very, very little jerkyness. We recently had a video conference with our son and daughter-in-law from the birthing room in California after the birth of our granddaughter. Both of us were using PowerMacs and isight webcams. The video quality was great and I was able to take good digital photos of the baby directly from the screen. It was a great experience.

The connection was simple with ichat and AIM. I've also used it with gmail and skype with excellent results. I've used other video cameras of various quality, but the isight lens, auto focus, contrast and other features are the best I've seen. Firewire solves a lot of problems for both quality and data transmission/reception. It's very close to a real time, in the room experience.

I thought the cost was a little steep when I bought this unit a year ago, but the product is top quality and well worth the price.

5 out of 5 stars Apple ISight.......2006-11-10

This is great for my son and his girlfriend - he's in Michigan at college and she's in Iowa at college. They can talk to each other all the time. Not quite as great as being together, but it does the job!

Averatec AV3255P1-01 Notebook PC (AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+,  512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, 802.11g, DVD+CD-RW combo)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • hot hot hot
  • very happy with averatec
  • great deal on a compact notebook
  • Avoid Averatec
  • Small, light and economical
Averatec AV3255P1-01 Notebook PC (AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard drive, 802.11g, DVD+CD-RW combo)

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ASIN: B00021RGSG

Product Description

The next generation of the 3000 series is here! This powerful notebook is equipped with the Low Voltage Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ CPU for maximum efficiency. With PowerNow! Technology, get optimum performance with greater power management boosting battery life up to 3+ hours. At only 1 inch thin and around 4 lbs light, this super slim notebook features an integrated DVD+CD-RW. Now you will be able to watch DVDs and burn music without the hassle of a bulky external drive.Built-in 54g Wireless with dual antenna allows you to surf the web 5x faster than with 802.11b. 54g is becoming the new mainstream in wireless technology. Greater speed, improved reach, and added security makes it ideal for home, businesses or local "hotspots". With other features like a built in combo drive and 40GB of hard drive capacity, the Averatec 3200 series makes mobile computing a breeze.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get your motor running and ready for the road with the highly mobile Averatec AV3255P1-01 notebook PC. This tiny laptop weighs just over 4 pounds and runs on a mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ processor with battery-saving features. It also features a 12.1-inch screen, Windows XP Professional, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and integrated 54g (802.11b) wireless connectivity.

The Basics

Sound and Graphics
This notebook features integrated audio and video/graphics cards. The S3 UniChrome video controller is an affordable 128-bit graphics engine with internal AGP 8X and 32 MB of shared video RAM that delivers adequate DVD playback and and video streaming. It features a 12.1-inch display. It also has an sound card that's integrated into the main board, and offers built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This AV3255P1-01 model has an integrated 802.11g (or 54g) wireless LAN, which is quickly becoming the most popular wireless standard and is compatible with 802.11b connections as well. The notebook is fitted with a dual 54g antenna, and it can achieve speeds 5 times faster than 802.11b and offers improved reach and added security. You get a standard range of external connections, including:

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This AV3255P1-01 notebook comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features), and it features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It also is loaded with applications for playing DVDs, burning CDs, and protecting your system from viruses (titles are not noted by Averatec

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 1.2 x 10.9 x 9.6 inches (H x W x D) and weighing just 4.2 pounds, the AV3220H1-01 is an amazingly compact and lightweight notebook that road warriors will barely notice as they shuttle from plane to taxi to hotel.

Power
The included "smart" rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers over 3 hours of battery life (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Averatec AV3255P1-01 notebook PC, rechargeable li-ion battery, AC power adapter, and printed operating instructions. The notebook PC is backed by a 1-year limited warranty; the battery is backed by a 6-month warranty.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars hot hot hot.......2005-09-06

The computer is great it has everything i need, but the fan is on the bottom and when it gets hot it just cuts off. NO WARNING, SO SAVE OFTEN. Going to try a cool pad hope it works.

4 out of 5 stars very happy with averatec.......2005-06-22

Ive had my averatec computer for a year now and it's been very reliable and worth every penny. It's a great computer...very fast. It's also very light so I can easily carry it everywhere and it's great to be able to do my work on my balcony at sunset. I highly recommend this computer. I've given this a 4 star instead of a 5 because I did have some slight problems with the internal wireless card and had to call the customer service. They were fairly helpful but it was a little annoying to have to call them. The bottom of the laptom does get a little hot and the fan is a little louder than other lap tops but you get use to it and it doesn't hinder me from my work.

4 out of 5 stars great deal on a compact notebook.......2004-10-09

This is a great notebook. I bought it because of the size, and I really enjoy it. I have big hands, but have no problem managing the keyboard. The unit performs well, I've had it 3 months and no hardware problems yet. Looks nice too. I work with a lot of Mac afficionados, and the Averatec gets a lot of approving looks from these folks who are used to dissing PCs on case design. The screen is bright and clear.

I primarily use the machine for running productivity apps (MS Office, OneNote), text file editing (I'm a programmer), internet browsing, reading PDFs, and VNC to other boxes.

On the downside, the speakers are terrible, but I knew that before I bought it and don't use it for much multimedia.

Customer support is available and answered the phone quickly, but in my experience they were unknowlegeable. I was having problems connecting to my home wireless network, so I called them to ask whether there was a software switch or something to enable the built-in wi-fi initially. A couple of different techs told me that the internal wi-fi card was broken and I'd have to return it. I wasn't buying this and did some more testing on my own and it turns out my old NetGear wifi router just wasn't up to snuff. Replaced my router (with another NetGear - that was a mistake but that's another story) and the internal wifi works fine at my house now and everywhere else I've tried it.

Great buy for anyone who wants a compact notebook and wants the most for their money. My only regret is that I didn't spend a couple hundred more and buy the tablet convertible.

1 out of 5 stars Avoid Averatec.......2004-09-13

I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it stayed in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts! By July, the keyboard would stop working whenever the machine had been on for a half hour. Averatec's product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.

5 out of 5 stars Small, light and economical.......2004-09-10

It is a great priced notebook except few things.

It heats up at the bottom, the fan is at the bottom, therefore you have to place something under it, coolpad will be the best.

The keyboard is difficult to adjust, number keys are very small, deletion is at the top right, Shift is at very far right therefore every time I press up arrow. I bought an external keyboard but it is not convenient every time. Control key is not on the left corner.

Except that is great for many applications, previous reviewer complained about DVD sound, DVD sound is set by default to confortable setting, you can change that setting and have loud and great sound.

Few times it booted itself, I don't know if is software or hardware problem. Battery life is not so great arund 2 hr.

DVD plays flawlessly. Wireless is great and easy to use, just press a button.

Want a cheap and lightweigt, I may recoomend (except keyboard, if it would bother you, don't buy it)

Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Getting Sirius on the road...
  • Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter
  • Great product. Good quality
  • Saved me from a driving nightmare.
  • Works well with Tape adapter or Aux port - Not well for FM
Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter

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Product Features:
  • Car docking station for SIRPNP1 or SIRPNP2 Sirius radio with adhesive bracket and screw holes
  • Connects to car stereo via RCA audio cable or built-in FM transmitter
  • Base swivels for easy adjustment
  • Magnetic antenna for your car roof or trunk
  • Includes cigarette lighter DC power cord

ASIN: B0000C049T

Product Description

Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.PRODUCT FEATURES: Sleek low profile docking station; Cigarette lighter power adapter; Mounting bracket; Small low profile roof mount antenna; FM transmitter with 4 frequency adjustments incorporated into docking station for wireless connection; 1/8" jack to male RCA connectors for integration into the vehicle audio system; Multiple mounting options.

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy the freedom of Sirius satellite radio in your car with this easy-to-install dock with a built-in wireless FM transmitter. Compatible with the Audiovox SIRPNP1 or SIRPNP2 Sirius radio tuner, this docking station connects to your in-dash car stereo with the included RCA audio cable. If your car stereo doesn't have an audio connection, the FM transmitter can send the Sirius radio signal to one of four FM frequencies (88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, or 88.7 MHz).

The base has a swivel ball for adjustment of the dock, and it can be mounted to your dash using the included adhesive strip or included screws. The antenna has a magnetic base that enables you to mount it on your car's roof or trunk; it connects to the docking cradle with a 20-foot antenna cable.

Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides up to 100 channels of programming, from digital-quality music to news, talk, and sports.

What's in the Box
SIRCK1 cradle, base with adhesive pad, audio cable, vehicle antenna, DC (cigarette lighter) power adapter, screws and washers, and printed installation guide.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Getting Sirius on the road..........2005-12-10

After spending several months listening to my Sirius radio at home, I decided to take the show on the road with the help of this particular accessory. The set-up was fairly simple, primarily 'cuz I opted against mounting the car dock to the dashboard. This was due mainly to the fairly heavy static I encountered when I put the set-up near any part of the car radio. Also, I couldn't find a particularly stable spot on the dash to lash it to.

Even in the "prime" position the car dock's presently in, however, I still encounter a miniscule amount of static & hiss on rare occasions. This is especially so in a few remote, higher-altitude areas around where I live, where the weak signal of the station occupying the FM frequency I've got my car dock's transmitter set to would bleed through a little bit. Fortunately, this is a mild inconvenience at worst.

(On a few occasions I've used a cassette adapter rather than the FM transmitter to listen in. Sadly, the clarity of the sound via the adapter wasn't quite up to that of the transmitter.)

Anyhoo: after driving through everything from the concrete jungle of downtown through the 'burbs to a few remote back roads out in the sticks, I was fairly impressed by the performance I got out of the car dock and its accompanying antenna. Speaking of the antenna: I dare say it picks up the satellite signal even better than the one that came with my home dock. In fact, one particular advantage the car-dock antenna has over the home-dock version is that it doesn't act up quite so much in adverse weather conditions. The only problem spots in the way of signal-stoppage are in the aforementioned remote back roads with a fair deal of overhead vegetation, through tunnels, under highway overpasses, and downtown parking garages. Also, areas with lots of overhead telephone/power lines & power transformers can cause interference with the satellite signal and/or the FM transmitter's signal. You know, the usual over-the-air audio obstacles. In this respect, satellite radio is a lot like AM: you get inside or very close to any sort of concrete and/or steel enclosure, you might as well forget about hearing anything from the danged thing. But at least it just stops making any kind of sound when it goes out, instead of annoying audio "snow."

Unfortunately, the antenna isn't particularly durable. Each end of the wire-- where it connects to the magnetic receiver unit and the radio plug-in jack, respectively-- pulled away from the insulation when I bent them just the slightest bit during my initial attempt at installation. Fearing further damage, I shored these exposed ends up with some electrical tape to cover the wire-ends back up, as well as keeping them from bending too much. So far, the antenna has held together quite well without needing any further "quick fixes", although it doesn't look quite as nice as it used to. Well, actually it wasn't all that nice-looking to begin with. All the same, the electrical tape doesn't help matters...

UPDATE 12/28/2005: Despite my best efforts, the plug-end of the car dock's factory antenna finally gave up the ghost a few weeks back after being bent at a 90-degree angle a little too long. I replaced it with the Directed Electronics ultra low-profile car antenna (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COZ0XG), which features a right-angled plug, and picks the satellite signal up a bit better than its predecessor did. I've also found a good spot on the dash to attach the car dock to, and the reception couldn't be better... for the most part.

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5 out of 5 stars Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter.......2005-09-30

I received my Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter on the promised date. It was received in EXCELLENT condition. At this point, I am very satisfied with the product and the service provided by Amazon and the vendor. Thank you.

4 out of 5 stars Great product. Good quality.......2005-08-20

Easy to install and works great. Bought it for my second car because I could not find any good stations on terrestial radio, especially on the way to Las Vegas. The fm tranmitter worked flawlessly and we heard the same station from LA to Las Vegas.

4 out of 5 stars Saved me from a driving nightmare........2005-07-24

So here is the deal. I'm a converted radio listener that never thought they would pay for radio. I had the PNP, the home kit and 2 boomboxes. However, I never really thought I would use a car kit.

So we get ready to take a vacation and guess what, we are travelinig through Wyoming and South Dakota. Yep, you read correctly. FM wasteland baby! I suffered a 6 hour drive without the car kit. Ordered it off of Amazon and had it overnighted to my hotel room. That's right; overnighted! The trip home was way more tolerable with my Sirius.

I didn't have any FM problems, but that's because those states don't have any FM stations worth listening to. ;)

Great adapter for those of us who bought early! I'm just really ticked off they don't make these kits adaptable to all models. Now these are becoming impossible to find.

3 out of 5 stars Works well with Tape adapter or Aux port - Not well for FM.......2005-07-20

I tried the FM output option 1st, however I live near a major city and although it has 4 output stations (yes - only 4) - 88.1, 88.3, 88.5 and 88.7 - there are 2 strong stations near me that are on 88.1 and 88.5 which pretty much made the FM option a "non" option due to lots of interference.

The unit comes with an Aux port hookup, but my stereo is the one that came with the car from the manufacturer (Toyota) and does not have an aux "in". You can get an FM attenuator installed by a professional that acts as a bypass to the FM antenna, but from all the reviews I've read on those - they still won't work as well as a direct hookup (tape or aux port).

I broke down and bought a tape adapter for $15 and now it sounds great!

Belkin F5D6000 Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter
Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
  • dont do it
  • Terrible product
  • Very picky
  • Ditto, this stinks
  • Okay adapter - but not a PCI-PCMCIA bridge
Belkin F5D6000 Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Configures using any web browser
  • Provides excellent speed and range for worry-free connection
  • Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support
  • Ensures data and network security with wireless encryption
  • Installs easily into an available PCI slot

ASIN: B000063WPB

Product Description

The Belkin Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter implements wireless networking into desktop PCs with a quick installation. Placing the PCI card into any available PCI expansion slot, and then sliding the Wireless Notebook Network Card into the PCI Network Adapter is all it takes to enable wireless networking capabilities in your desktop PC. Now you can share files and peripherals while enjoying the freedom of connecting without cables. Used with the Router, this installation lets your desktop PC access your shared broadband Internet account, as well. Belkin solutions give you the most complete and simple wireless networking advantage.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars dont do it.......2005-01-06

first of all.. it aint compatible w/windows xp and even if by some miracle you got it to work ,it only uses the version 1 pcmcia card which belkin dont make anymore.! man what a nightmare.! luckily I only paid 10 bucks +$5 s/h and was able to pawn it for the same amount THANK GOD so my advice is try another route.

1 out of 5 stars Terrible product.......2004-07-14

This is a terrible product. I have had the device not working error (10) and have tried every configuration. Buy something else and not Belkin networking.

3 out of 5 stars Very picky.......2003-12-06

Well, I bought this thing knowing that I had a version 1 Belkin PCMCIA card. I installed the PCI card and STILL got an error signal. IT turns out that EVEN among the Version 1 PCMCIA cards, there are some that will not function with the PCI adapter. Supposedly, Belkin labeled some wrong and some nonfunctional ones got mixed into the batch. Although it took forever to get a solution from Tech Support, they were nice enough to send me a brand new PCMCIA card that WOULD work with the PCI adapter. Perhaps my only suggestion with this product and any PCMCIA to PCI adapter is to do your research VERY IN DEPTH, because in this case you have to cross the T's and dot the I's to know for sure that this product will work!

1 out of 5 stars Ditto, this stinks.......2003-11-07

I agree, this is a piece of crap, and doesn't work with XP. Belkin also doesn't have any updates or fixes on their website. And I still haven't received my $20 rebate for purchasing this thing from Office Max, and that was nearly a year ago. In fact, I don't think I've ever received a rebate for things I purchased at Office Max, but it is hard to say for certain, because their advertised rebate specials are never in stock.

On the flipside, the laptop card works fine.

4 out of 5 stars Okay adapter - but not a PCI-PCMCIA bridge.......2003-10-06

I bought this thinking that it was a generic PCMCIA - PCI bridge...so I could use any pcmcia card in it. However it uses firmware that only works with the belkin 802.11b pcmcia card. You can't upgrade your wireless and you can't use it for modems or other pcmcia cards...it does what it says but nothing more.

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