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    Expresscard-why?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Norseman, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. Norseman

    Norseman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am thinking about buying either the G1 or VJ1p. The G1 does not support expresscard, VJ1P does. I use the laptop for gaming, browsing the net and watch films. What kind of advantages do I get for buying a laptop with the support of expresscard?

    Can sombody explain?
     
    Norseman, Mar 6, 2007
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    Brainonska511 Notebook Consultant

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    Future compatibility with add-in cards.
     
    Brainonska511, Mar 6, 2007
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    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    ExpressCard is a newer standard, and will eventually replace PCMCIA card slots. It does support more bandwidth, and a few upcoming products will be ExpressCard-only (i.e. the Asus XG Station, an external video card for laptops). However, that probably won't be for a while. For the time being, I would still expect to see PC Card versions of most common devices - these are mostly things like wireless cards, etc.
     
    zadillo, Mar 6, 2007
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    Okay, I understand. Thanks.
     
    Norseman, Mar 6, 2007
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    acaurora Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    One thing that is also out for Expresscard is HP's expresscard TV tuner. Granted this probably would only apply to people who use their laptop as a desktop replacement, it allows you to use your laptop as a DVR ;)
     
    acaurora, Mar 6, 2007
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