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    USB 3.0 for M15x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ToxicTension, Mar 25, 2014.

  1. ToxicTension

    ToxicTension Notebook Consultant

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    If there is already a thread that inquires this topic, then I do apologize.

    I've seen many NBR members that have the specs of their M15x listed in their signatures. From time to time, I'll see a member that has an M15x with USB 3.0. I am just curious as to what steps are taken to make this possible. Thanks!
     
    ToxicTension, Mar 25, 2014
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  2. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Expresscard USB 3.0 adapter. Beware, most of them are a PIA to get working well.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Mar 26, 2014
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    kenny27 Notebook Deity

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    I'm using an AKE 3.0 54mm express card in my m18x r2 (also worked in my m17x r2) from ebay.
    Not sure what classifies as working well but I get 60-75mb/s transfer rate from old usb 3.0 harddriver.
    The hardest thing is getting the drivers on to the computer as they send you a small driver which doesn't really work to well in the slot load tray, you can download them tho.
     
    kenny27, Mar 26, 2014
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    They also have a habit of popping out. Make sure this doesn't happen mid transfer lol.
     
    King of Interns, Mar 26, 2014
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    True, lol. This happens a lot.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 26, 2014
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    ToxicTension Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the quick responses!

    I figured the solution was probably an expresscard. haha

    I have no real need for USB 3.0 at this point in time but I grew more and more curious when I'd see it in a signature every so often. Maybe I'll pick an expresscard up down the road.
     
    ToxicTension, Mar 26, 2014
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