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    interesting expresscard devices

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by useroflaptops, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. useroflaptops

    useroflaptops Notebook Evangelist

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    We're all got it. That express card slot that you pretty much never use (at least I don't). Whats an interesting device for your expresscard slot that you can recommend.

    I have seen the combo mouse+remote which is interesting. The TV controllers are ok.

    http://www.newtonperipherals.com/mogo_mouseX54pro.html
     
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    there are ssds fitting in there, and wwan adapters fitting in there. other than that, yep, mainly no use.
     
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    They will be more useful when the laptop is obsolete and encounters a new technology like my Sony and its need of some usb ports lol.

    While I can get a tv tuner to put in the mini pci-e slot thats hidden in my chassis i am actually thinking of getting one of the tv tuners thats connector doesnt stick out of the slot and that way I also gain rca inputs via an adapter that i dont get to do with the internal.

    The stock blank on myne actually holds an SD and MS card (at the same time) and i use that all the time.
     
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    obviously, if your notebook lacks some feature, there's an expresscard for that :)
     
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    useroflaptops Notebook Evangelist

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    i kinda think the pcmcia stuff are a waste casue i have never used those devices. yet it always wastes the volume of my laptop that can otherwise fit another HD! I rather have another HD with its extra weight than have an empty spot doing nothing.
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 16, 2009
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