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    8710w, CardBus or ExpressCard?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by opresterud, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. opresterud

    opresterud Newbie

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    About to buy the 8710w, but I have not been able to conclude if the PCMCIA type slot is CardBus or ExpressCard.

    Someone here with a 8710w who can check this? Thanks!
     
    opresterud, Sep 14, 2007
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    grimmar Notebook Geek

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    If youre asking if its a pci express it is.
     
    grimmar, Sep 14, 2007
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Epxress card
     
    Ice-Tea, Sep 14, 2007
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    PSYHEAH Notebook Enthusiast

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    In HP's QuickSpecs, it says PC CardBus.
    I'm kind of bummed out myself. I was hoping to get ExpressCard accessories for UDMA CF cards and SDHC cards from Delkin.
     
    PSYHEAH, Sep 14, 2007
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    opresterud Newbie

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    I am pretty sure I have seen the 8710p (or maybe 8510) stated with Express, that is why I am asking.

    No-one with a 8710w or p here, which can for sure tell what kind it is?
     
    opresterud, Sep 14, 2007
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    renegadez9 Notebook Consultant

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    You can get the Express if you buy the HP dock with the laptop (around $229 regular price - maybe there is a coupon?). Here are the details:

    " HP Advanced Docking Station with Smart Adapter
    Robust desktop replacement solution for your mobile office with advanced features for future expansion.
    • Easy docking system provides port replication and cable management, plus expandability through an integrated MultiBay II expansion bay and ExpressCard slot - all in one product.
    • Six USB ports allow you to connect more peripherals to make you more productive.
    • Optional integrated HP/Kensington Cable Lock allows you to secure your docking station, notebook and integrated MultiBay II drive with one lock."

    From 8510p accessories page:

    http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF29a/321957-321957-64295-321838-3329741-3355678.html
     
    renegadez9, Sep 14, 2007
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    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    Yes my 8510w came with a cardbus.
     
    vengance_01, Sep 14, 2007
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    makes sense for business notebook though.
     
    Macpod, Sep 16, 2007
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