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    Can the dell 1520 boot windows from a expresscard SSD?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Deano.UK, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. Deano.UK

    Deano.UK Notebook Consultant

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    hi all,

    just looking at potential mods to do on my notebook, is it possible to boot from one of these?

    http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=155854

    if not, ill prob get another 500gig usb drive and use it for media.

    wasnt sure if the OS will benifit from it :)

    Cheers :)
     
    Deano.UK, Dec 12, 2007
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  2. 640k

    640k Notebook Evangelist

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    I didn't see it in the options in the BIOS so I doubt it. You'd be better off getting a 16GB SDHC card (if you can find one) and booting off of that.

    8GB is out, haven't seen the 16s or 32s yet, but they'll be out soon.

    Then you can use them for the Vista ready boost crap.
     
    640k, Dec 12, 2007
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I don't think any laptop is capable of booting from an express card.
     
    Khris, Dec 12, 2007
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