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Batmanatthenewb · 01-17-2004, 08:31 AM

NJay,

Personally don't know of a smaller card. However, I was having same issue with my Version 1 system. Case was only 3 inches tall and cards were taller. I opted for a pci riser which came back over the motherboard (as opposed to the ones that go and cover the pci slots)from Barada (http://www.barada.ca/eng/index.htm), and a data chute. Card is tall. But since there was no external connection, it didn't matter in my case. With the Data Chute (by Antec) I can run any pcmcia card on my system. This is great for using any wifi, wired nic, pcmcia scanners, pcmcia card readers, etc.... Basically I now have a verychangeable system without taking anything apart. Push a button pop one card out , and put another in.

Hope this gives you an alternative, if you cant find a smaller card.
Batman

01-17-2004, 08:31 AM	#2
Batmanatthenewb Variable Bitrate Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newark, Ohio Vehicle: 2000 Honda Civic SI Posts: 309 My Photos: ()	NJay, Personally don't know of a smaller card. However, I was having same issue with my Version 1 system. Case was only 3 inches tall and cards were taller. I opted for a pci riser which came back over the motherboard (as opposed to the ones that go and cover the pci slots)from Barada (http://www.barada.ca/eng/index.htm), and a data chute. Card is tall. But since there was no external connection, it didn't matter in my case. With the Data Chute (by Antec) I can run any pcmcia card on my system. This is great for using any wifi, wired nic, pcmcia scanners, pcmcia card readers, etc.... Basically I now have a verychangeable system without taking anything apart. Push a button pop one card out , and put another in. Hope this gives you an alternative, if you cant find a smaller card. Batman __________________ Batman@TheNewBatcave.com AMD XP 2000, 1gig PC2700, 80gig 7200RPM HD, DVD CD/RW, ATI All in Wonder 8500DV w/remote, DataChute, IRDA, Wireless 802.11b, cell modem, Lilliput 7" VGA TS, XP Pro, GPS w/Routis www.samshomepage.net www.Cars-N-Computers.com