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    M17 expansion slot question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by 4G63, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. 4G63

    4G63 Notebook Guru

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    Is the Expansion slot on the M17 compatible with pcmcia slot cards. I know its an express card slot but I know very little about both and was wondering if a pcmcia card will work in it.
    Thanks for the info
     
    4G63, Mar 12, 2009
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  2. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

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    It's a half size PCI-e Express card slot. You have one for wifi and one for TV tuner. I assume you're talking internal.
     
    E-wrecked, Mar 13, 2009
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  3. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    As always E is on, saving the day :D

    There's not a single bathroom in Miami?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 13, 2009
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  4. E-wrecked

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    just found it! :D
     
    E-wrecked, Mar 13, 2009
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  5. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    took you some time there, eh? :D

    still waiting for the d900f Phantom?
     
    whizzo, Mar 13, 2009
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    hmm..good question. It looks like a single GPU solution..and I need SLI or Crossfire. I PMd justin from Xotic to see if he'd be willing to provide me a test/review Asus w90 unit. Don't know where that request will go, but it would be good publcity for Xotic..and free publicity. I mean, not like I haven't already given them plenty. ;)

    I'm up in the air at this point..
     
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    Hm are you sitting in a plane?

    Greetings
    Julian
     
    julian-nold, Mar 13, 2009
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    flying carpet..
     
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  9. 4G63

    4G63 Notebook Guru

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    the external one sorry I forgot to say.
     
    4G63, Mar 15, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    julian that was a epic comment :D lol it means he is undecided lol. any way good luck with that E i hope you get it
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 16, 2009
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    ojchillinndc Notebook Evangelist

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    If that's the case, he could send one to Chaz too for a review. You could benchmark and OC the hell out of it and Chaz can review the hell out of ot.
     
    ojchillinndc, Mar 16, 2009
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  12. Crite

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    Getting back to the original question, no, it is an express card slot, which is not the same as or compatible with PCMCIA (it is a newer replacement). I have seen cards which convert from ExpressCard to PCMCIA, but they are external, so not ideal.

    For more details...

    The M17 has an ExpressCard 34/54 slot (at least the OCZ WhiteBook does, AW do not state this on the tech specs).
     
    Crite, Mar 16, 2009
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  13. 4G63

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    Hey thanks man. I was afraid no one was gonna answer me. Sorry for the n00b question.
     
    4G63, Mar 16, 2009
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