Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> The MacBook is awfully tempting for these reasons, but my research > indicates a possible deal breaker: no pc card slot. If, for example, I > wanted to use a Cingular Wireless Sierra Air Card for broadband internet > access via the Cingular Wireless network in the US or via one its > partners abroad, no go. I would need a MacBook Pro, Actually the MacBook Pro doesn't have a PC Card slot, either; it has Expresscard/34. The only EVDO Expresscard that will work in the MacBook Pro is here (Verizon): http://www.evdoinfo.com/EVDO_Products/ExpressCards%2C_USB%2C_PCI_Express/Novatel_V640_-_EVDO_ExpressCard_20060410730/ The 12" Powerbook doesn't have a PC Card slot either. > > I'm still digesting all of this, but whatever I decide I want to > heartily thank everyone who chimed in, and again thank Brian for hosting > this saloon. What a truly valuable resource this place is! > > And if anyone has another opinion about which Mac to buy - since it > appears there is zero competition for the 2.65x3.5inch mini iPhoto books > - don't hesitate to pile on. > > Or for that matter if anyone has an opinion about my sanity in even > considering buying a whole new computer, not to mention buying into a > whole new operating system, just to make some $9.95 mini photo albums..... Methinks you'll enjoy not only iPhoto but the entire experience. :)