I found this on the net from china and i am wandering if they would do the same job as a smargo, as they are only 13 euro and it takes a full size card.
here are the specs
FEATURES:
· Cost effective solution for enabling PCs or NBs to read smart cards
· Compact and suitable for homes and offices
· Tested with all major smart cards
· Supports to read and edit SIM/SAM cards.
· Supplied with all the necessary cables and Editing software, ready to use
· High speed USB 2.0 data transmission
· Easy plug-n-play installation
· No external power supply is needed
· Supports for operating systems including Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0(UHC), Windows XP, vista , Windows CE or Linux
· Designed and manufactured in Taiwan
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Dimensions :
90mm(L)x34mm(W)x14mm(H)
Weight:
Approx. 80 g
Housing Material:
ABS
Power supply:
Via USB HUB with 5V +/- 5%, 60mA.
Card Acceptor / Durability:
Friction type with over 200.000 insertion cycles
CPU Card Compatibility:
Compatible with ISO7816-1,2,3 T=1 and T=0 protocol
IC Card Compatibility:
Synchronize 2-line, 3-line and I2C Interface
Card interface:
Standard: ISO7816/3 T=0 and T=1 protocol
Optional:
Synchronous 2-line and 3-line memory card
Extension Cable:
USB A type connector
USB:
2.0 (Full Speed)
OS Support:
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0(UHC), Windows XP, vista , Windows CE or Linux
CPU:
Intel 486-133MHz or above
Certification:
ISO7816
Microsoft WHQL (PC/SC)
CE, FCC, BSMI
EMV2000 level 1 compatible
Memory Required
32 MB RAM or above
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 500°C
Storage Temperature:
-35°C - 700°C
Operating Humidity:
20% - 90%
here are the specs
FEATURES:
· Cost effective solution for enabling PCs or NBs to read smart cards
· Compact and suitable for homes and offices
· Tested with all major smart cards
· Supports to read and edit SIM/SAM cards.
· Supplied with all the necessary cables and Editing software, ready to use
· High speed USB 2.0 data transmission
· Easy plug-n-play installation
· No external power supply is needed
· Supports for operating systems including Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0(UHC), Windows XP, vista , Windows CE or Linux
· Designed and manufactured in Taiwan
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Dimensions :
90mm(L)x34mm(W)x14mm(H)
Weight:
Approx. 80 g
Housing Material:
ABS
Power supply:
Via USB HUB with 5V +/- 5%, 60mA.
Card Acceptor / Durability:
Friction type with over 200.000 insertion cycles
CPU Card Compatibility:
Compatible with ISO7816-1,2,3 T=1 and T=0 protocol
IC Card Compatibility:
Synchronize 2-line, 3-line and I2C Interface
Card interface:
Standard: ISO7816/3 T=0 and T=1 protocol
Optional:
Synchronous 2-line and 3-line memory card
Extension Cable:
USB A type connector
USB:
2.0 (Full Speed)
OS Support:
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0(UHC), Windows XP, vista , Windows CE or Linux
CPU:
Intel 486-133MHz or above
Certification:
ISO7816
Microsoft WHQL (PC/SC)
CE, FCC, BSMI
EMV2000 level 1 compatible
Memory Required
32 MB RAM or above
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 500°C
Storage Temperature:
-35°C - 700°C
Operating Humidity:
20% - 90%
C to STB/ STB to PC