SIMcard applets development - hardware recommendations
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I want to develop JavaCard 2.2.x applet, load to developer SIM card. I also need to connect to the SIM card through PCSC-Lite on Ubuntu (because of SEEK-FOR-ANDROID). 

However, I don't know what hardware should I buy...I've already bought few (cheap) PC/SC smart card readers from Ebay and so, but there are not recognized by Gemalto Card Manager or any other soft for loading applets to SIMs. 

I can't afford to try "real-deal" dev kits, as those are quite expensive for me (...student). I need to be sure before buying any of those. So my question is...

**Would you give me some recommendations which JavaCard Dev kits (Reader + dev SIM card) should I buy? I've read, that ACR38 Dev Kit works nicely with Gemalto Dev Suite but there are no DEV SIM cards in the kit (at least, there are not mentioned in specs).**

Thanks!!