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    USB 3.0 on M11x?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hobbyguy77, Jan 9, 2011.

  1. hobbyguy77

    hobbyguy77 Newbie

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    Is their any way to get a USB 3.0 port on my Alienware M11x? Unless I have the wrong info, it has a transfer rate of 4Gb/s, which would be rad to have on my laptop. Is their any way? Maybe hook it up through 2x 2.0 USBs? lol.
     
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    Jbbrack03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I took a look and it looks like the only option to add USB 3.0 to a laptop is through an Expresscard slot. It doesn't look like your laptop has one, so I'm guessing that you're out of luck for the moment. They may come up with something in the future (like your 2 USB option), but the tech is still very new.
     
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