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    Expresscard or USB to PCMCIA converter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by otakuoverlord, Nov 6, 2006.

  1. otakuoverlord

    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    Anybody seen something like this before? I know the Expresscard form factor is all wrong, but if there was a solution that involved an external unit that used a dummy expresscard, that would be useful.

    I'm just wondering if I'm forever future-locked into whatever expresscard options may or may not pop up in the market or if there's a good workaround for using PCMCIA/CardBus on 'modern' laptops without the legacy slot.
     
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  2. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I _think_ ive seen USB PCMCIA adaptors but im not sure.
     
    matt_h1, Nov 6, 2006
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    Yes, they do make them. I have one.
     
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  4. otakuoverlord

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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Most things that have PCMCIA versions should start having ExpressCard versions out soon. PCMCIA is going the same way as AGP/PCI, slowly being phased out. I'm glad my notebook has one of each slot, though ;)
     
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  6. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Yep, I wish dell gave us the either / or as well. I'm still waiting for ExCard sound card options.
     
    hydra, Nov 6, 2006
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