Higher and higher

It seems that over the past few months, the cost of the usb to pcmcia adapters have skyrocketed. The average price increase is around $50. This makes them around the same cost as the Kyocera and Linksys EVDO wireless routers. Why pay for one when you can load a few computers with high speed? Not sure if this is a supply/demand issue, or only that it is such a niche need, they can charge what they want for the high speed card junkies.

Just ordered the Elan U132 adapter from this site http://store.mp3car.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=COM-038. It was the least expensive and the fastest as far as shipping out. I even checked ebay and found that they are $11 plus extortionate shipping higher there. This one cost $189, s&h just under $8.

Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband (EVDO)

A very sexy looking alternative to the other clunky and AutoCad rendered alternatives.

"The Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. Second, it’s a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Thirdly, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a Mobile Broadband Internet connection (requires a Mobile Broadband Data Card, available separately). You can also use a standard Ethernet attached Internet connection, like a cable or DSL modem, if available. Wireless-G Router allows up to four people to work wireless and simultaneously with their laptops."

Runs in low $200's on eBay.