Video-iPod Compatible USB2 CardBus ??

Anyone out there in TitaniumPowerBookLand know of a USB 2 CardBus card that will let a PowerBook interface with the newest iPods ?
I'd rather not use USB 1 because of the speed difference and a newer system is not currently an option.
Anyone have a clue for me ?

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