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    New Dell XPS m1710 no PCMIA?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by 3NIGM4, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. 3NIGM4

    3NIGM4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my XPS M1710 SE Formula red a few days ago, but it doesn't have a pcmia slot, only the new "ExpressCard" slot. I wanted a soundblaster audigy notebook, but i cant use it. Does anybody know of an adapter or any way to make it work in my laptop? I feel like this new standard is going to take a long time to catch on. Only a few things are in Express card format right now. (sata raid controllers, firewire, and media card readers is all I have found so far) fry's electronics (biggest computer store in california) doesnt even have wireless cards in ExpressCards yet, no online search i have done has shown any either. Please Help!
     
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  2. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    The only way you can use a sound card is via USB. There is an adapter for Express card to PCMCIA coming out but it's not out yet.
     
    zicky, Jun 27, 2006
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  3. Incog

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  4. dudesdudets

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    I remember someone in NBF asking the company about the release date, and the answer was end of Q3-Q4 of this year.
     
    dudesdudets, Jun 27, 2006
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    cool .
     
    gridtalker, Jun 27, 2006
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    Aivyn Notebook Consultant

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    many of us are all waiting with great anticipation heh
     
    Aivyn, Jun 27, 2006
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    Im sure you got the sound upgrade too? (the software) that truely does work...

    Im waiting for a TV Tuner Card thats in Express Card Format...HP has one for its 17 inch
     
    nickspohn, Jun 27, 2006
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  8. 3NIGM4

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    yeah i got the upgrade, but I wanna record dj mixes live, high quality is a must, i already chunk up the processor with my serato scratch live software, so a good line in 96/24 card would be nice.
     
    3NIGM4, Jun 27, 2006
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