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    What can you do with a ExpressCard slot?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by metrosuperstar, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. metrosuperstar

    metrosuperstar Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, before I get a new laptop, I'd like to know what you can use the ExpressCard slots for, as most notebooks seem to have them. Can someone educate me on what can be done with these and if its important to have this on a notebook?
    Thanks.
     
    metrosuperstar, Jul 17, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    You can use external sound cards, docking stations, memory, extra USB ports, a network or wireless card, and stuff like that. It's not really necessary for most users.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 17, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most people won't use this but as Mastershroom said, there are many uses for it. I would consider it a plus to have but not a dealbreaker if a notebook didn't have one (or only a 34mm one, standard is 54mm).
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 17, 2009
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  4. darkcond0

    darkcond0 Notebook Evangelist

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    You could hook up a vidock :)
     
    darkcond0, Jul 17, 2009
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  5. J&SinKTO

    J&SinKTO Notebook Deity

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    J&SinKTO, Jul 19, 2009
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