PowerBook PCMCIA 802.11 N Card

Hi,
I finally updated my wireless router to 802.11 n draft router and the Macbook Pro is good, but the old PowerBook is still chugging along at "g" speeds. I was wondering if anyone out there knew of a good PCMCIA draft "n" card? I have seen a few but it doesn't look like they support Mac.
Thanks
Patrick

I found these interesting products. Maybe this information will helpful to others as well:
• QuickerTek nNano USB
and
• QuickerTek nQuicky PCMCIA.

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