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    laptop expresscard question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sir Travis D, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. Sir Travis D

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    my alienware area-51 m9750 laptop has 1 54mm expresscard slot
    I am wondering, what exact thing can I put in it that will not go past the edge of the notebook? I want to put something there that will not be more than 54mm
     
    Sir Travis D, Mar 28, 2008
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    Just for kicks?

    Card readers and SSDs will fit and not protrude.
     
    TheGreatGrapeApe, Mar 28, 2008
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    I have a card reader, and I will get an ssd as a second hard drive later
     
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    Considering how many expresscards are for adding functionality like eSATA, Wireless, etc..., there aren't many things, but an SSD might be one to consider:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820191056

    This 5-in-1 card reader also sits "NEARLY" flush, according to reviewers:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839999001
    And this one does sit flush, although it could just be different perspectives on "flush":
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820185005


    SO, the short answer is: an ExpressCard SSD or a card reader.
     
    Eleison, Mar 28, 2008
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    hmm... The two ratings on the card reader were a 1/5 and a 2/5
    I think I will get an expresscard ssd when the price drops, and get a 2nd 2.5" sata hard drive
    thanks
     
    Sir Travis D, Mar 28, 2008
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