Recommended wireless card for G3?

I have a Powerbook GS series running OS 10.2 and am looking to buy a wireless card. Any suggestions? I went to the local Mac store and the guy there suggested a card that was about $80. Is this reasonable? Thanks for your help.

Tyanlee,
To make your wireless experience as pleasant as possible, I would suggest this:
1. Download and install the Mac OS X Update Combo 10.2.8:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxupdatecombo10_28.html
2. Download and install AirPort 3.1.1:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=70176
After installing both updates, you can then buy one of the wireless PC cards below and it will be fully compatible with AirPort software.
http://www.sonnettech.com/product/aria_extreme.html
http://www.macsense.com/product/broadband/WPE800.html
http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/products/airstation/WLICBG54A.html
I recommend downloading the standalone updates instead of using your OSX's Software Update. If you have only a slow modem connection, possibly a friend can download them or your local Mac store may burn a CD for you for a few dollars.
If you are running OSX 10.2.0 > 10.2.5, you cannot use AirPort software, but you do have other options. If you are not interested in updating to 10.2.8 (possibly you are already there), please reply.

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