Ethernet port broken (pins twisted)

My Ethernet port is shot - is there a device, possibly via USB through which I might connect the internet ethernet wire?? I have a Toshiba Satellite e205 s1904 and was thinking about the Trendnet TU2-ET100 high speed USB network adapter.  thanks in advance for any assistance/feedback - p.s.  wireless works fine.
http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?status=view&prod=280_TU2-ET100
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I haven't used such a device personally, but I do know they work well. However, I don't have a recommendation of a particular adaptor.
- Peter

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