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    PCMCIA Cardbus question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by camsimple, May 28, 2006.

  1. camsimple

    camsimple Notebook Evangelist

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    Is PCMCIA the same as Cardbus? Looking on Newegg.com I can't tell the difference between the two. And can I put any PCMCIA into a Cardbus reader?
     
    camsimple, May 28, 2006
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    Isn't Cardbus just the same thing as PCMCIA, but just the version higher?
     
    camsimple, May 28, 2006
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    For all practical purposes, yes. The two terms are used interchangeably.

    Strictly speaking, however, PCMCIA is a standards commitee that sets standrds for PC Cards. Cardbus is the 32-bit revision of PC Card.
     
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    but now they are pushing the Expresscard which is not compatiable with any previous card correct? just anothe way to get more money me thinks.
     
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    Actually, the ExpressCard is faster and uses less power.
     
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    express card is a newer technology, however it sucks they cant be used interchangeably
     
    lilredfoxie, May 28, 2006
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    yeah the interchangability is what I am bummed about. that's why I love having the PS1 controllers able to be used for the PS2. sorry random thought and comparison.

    are there any comps that still come with the Cardbus and have express?
     
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    my thinkpad T43 has one slot of each type
     
    strikeback03, May 29, 2006
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    The Acer 8204 has both, although only has the 34 version of ExpressCard (think it's 34) not the larger sizes.
     
    Arla, May 30, 2006
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