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    Flash Memory Slot (PCMCIA), on the right side, what do you

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ARB, Aug 9, 2005.

  1. ARB

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    use it for?
     
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  2. LaZzZy_Dude

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    the PCMCIA is not really a flash memory slot ...it a interface conector. It allows you to put in PC Wireless card....firewire...usb2...
    you can also plug in a card reader
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Aug 9, 2005
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    yeah lazzzy_dude is right. I don't use mine for anything since I don't have a need for it at the moment. On my old laptop, I used it for wireless card.
     
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    When you say a card reader, what type of card reader would it take?
     
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    I've seen a compact flash card reader for the pcmcia slot. My question is, how fast (or slow) is the transfer? I have canon digital cameras which use CF and this would be a good solution, but I don't know if it will be 10 times slower than usb or not.
     
    Jeff Ornstein, Aug 9, 2005
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