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    Expresscard slot - cool! So what do I do with it!?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gracy123, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. Gracy123

    Gracy123 Agrees to disagree

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    I'm sure I'm not the only one who asks herself/himself " so I have an express-card slot... awesome! Now what do I do with it...?"

    What Express-cards do you guys use, for what and how often!?
    I've been having express-card slot on my last 2 laptops, but the only item I have is a 4 x USB hub that I use twice an year :))

    So lets create a list with useful devices available as expresscard, looking forward for your suggestions and tips:

    1. USB hub
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    Gracy123, Feb 22, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    FireWire, e-SATA, another NIC, oh the possibilities!
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 22, 2011
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    In the early days, I used the PC card slot for modem, network or combo and CF flash.

    I found this slot to be pretty useless for modern notebooks.
     
    chimpanzee, Feb 22, 2011
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    Diy Vidock!!
     
    Jack, Feb 22, 2011
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    Thanks guys, I will update the list in the first post soon,

    lets hear some more ideas? I think such a list will be very helpful, presenting a choice of devices one could use.
     
    Gracy123, Feb 22, 2011
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    For the audiophiles there are options to beef up the sound of the laptop with a slot souncard afaik... also it's a perfect space to store a remote (like this one) :D

    ...and a lot more.
     
    svl7, Feb 22, 2011
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    I use mine for the USB 3.0 Express card. All details are linked in my sig in the USB 3.0 link. Has Disk benches, drivers, and where I got my card :D
     
    DR650SE, Feb 22, 2011
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    I use it hold my Remote Control that came with my laptop :D
     
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    I've never used mine for anything, but now that the flush usb 3.0 adapters are out, it might come in handy..... but the vidock is the coolest use I've seen.. just not much of a gamer anymore...
     
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