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ExpressCard: The third generation PC Card from PCMCIA that superseded the CardBus. Introduced in 2003 and designed for both desktop and mobile use, ExpressCards use USB 2.0, single lane PCI...; Full ExpressCard Definition >>

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MacBook Heir? Lenovo X300 is everywhere this week: Thanks to specs that match up nicely to the MacBook Air--it also fits in an interoffice envelope--Lenovo's still unannounced X300 ultraportable got a lot of press this week culminating in a February 25 cover story in BusinessWeek. Prior to that, The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg...; Tags: Lenovo Group Ltd., Apple MacBook, Expresscard, Image Processing, Laptop Computer, Lenovo X300, Modems, Notebooks, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-02-15
Kensington Ci85m QuickStart Wireless Notebook Mouse: Kensington is known for pumping out an endless array of tech add-ons, from iPod docks to laptop cases. Most are perfectly functional, but not exactly stylish, which makes this new line of travel mice (including the larger Ci70 LE and the slim Ci75m) especially interesting. Physically similar to the 0.7-inch-thick...; Tags: Mice, Kensington, cable, mouse, Ci85m, Expresscard, receiver, USB, laptop computer; Product reviews 2007-09-12
With latest OS X drivers, Duel's PCMCIA to ExpressCard adapter impresses us (so far): With latest OS X drivers, Duel's PCMCIA to ExpressCard adapter impresses us so farBut Apple promised I wouldn't have to hunt for drivers[url=http://www.apple.com/getamac/drivers.html] Apple lied again? [/url][i]You shouldn’t have to waste your time trying to banish a nasty error message from your screen.[/i]Sounds great! So what happened here: [i]It came...; Tags: Operating systems, adapter, Apple Inc., OS X driver, Apple Mac OS X, PCMCIA, Expresscard; Discussion threads 2007-05-31
With latest OS X drivers, Duel's PCMCIA to ExpressCard adapter impresses us (so far): I can't speak for people needing to use a PCCard PCMCIA on a Windows notebook that only has an ExpressCard slot. But I can speak for those of you needing to do the same with Apple's MacBooks. Here at ZDNet, in our ongoing effort to churn and burn video content...; Tags: Personal Technology, Mobile, Hardware Infrastructure, General, Entertainment, Apple; Blog posts 2007-05-31
Finally! An ExpressCard adapter that accepts a PCCard (PCMCIA): Finally! An ExpressCard adapter that accepts a PCCard PCMCIAWhat is an ExpressCard anyway?I wasn't paying attention and got a Dell laptop with one of those. I guess PCMCIA needed updating? I think I went to the beach the day they announced ExpCard.Foolish QuestionI sort of expected you to...; Tags: Expresscard, PCMCIA, PCcard, ExpressCard adapter, laptop computer, adapter; Discussion threads 2007-03-18

Finally! An ExpressCard adapter that accepts a PCCard (PCMCIA): If youre the owner or wannabe owner like us of a new notebook computer -- particularly one from Apple -- that has an ExpressCard slot instead of a PCCard PCMCIA slot but you still need to use certain PCCards maybe because no ExpressCard equivalent exists, then it appears as though...; Tags: Notebooks, PC Card, Expresscard, PCcard, adapter, notebook, PC, PCMCIA, card, video; Blog posts 2007-03-15
Novatel V640 EVDO card and why you want one: Ive been using a Novatel V640 EVDO ExpressCard/34 for a while now on the Verizon network and its fantastic. It allows you to get online anywhere where theres high-speed EVDO coverage and it fits in the skinny (34mm, hence the name) ExpressCard/34 slot found in the MacBook Pro.The V640 was...; Tags: Cellular phones, Expresscard, Verizon Communications Inc., Verizon&rsquo, s BroadbandAccess, EVDO, Novatel Wireless; Blog posts 2007-03-15
Was Apple's choice to rid its notebooks of PC Card slots a bad one?: Was Apple's choice to rid its notebooks of PC Card slots a bad one?EVDO ExpressCardThe V640 ExpressCard has been available from Verizon for a few months now. You can get them cheaper from http://www.EVDOinfo.com than you can from verizon store. EVDO INFO has a bunch of mac heads who provide...; Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, notebook, Expresscard, PC, PC Card, macbook, Apple Macintosh, EVDO, Apple MacBook, FireWire, adapter, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-11-14
PC Card = Obsolete: PC Card = ObsoleteFast =/= Cutting EdgeHow silly can you be... the new express port is blazingly fast... great... except you're not going to get gigabit wireless anytime soon while using a cell network to get online. Sometimes manufactures are idiots, and the techno pushers can't see the forest for...; Tags: PC Card, PC, HD Tuner, Expresscard, card; Discussion threads 2006-01-16
PC Card = Obsolete: With Apple's announcement of the MacBook Pro they also obsoleted a popular notebook technology - the PC Card slot formerly known as PCMCIA. ExpressCard/34 is a blazing fast replacement for the venerable PC Card slot found on many notebooks, including several generations of PowerBook. ExpressCard...; Tags: Expresscard, PC Card; Blog posts 2006-01-16
Firmware Support for PCI Express Hot-Plug and Windows: ExpressCard is the standard for fully hot-pluggable PC modular expansion for desktop and mobile systems, as developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA. To implement a Microsoft Windows-compatible PCIe hot-plug solution on a computer system, the platform manufacturer must provide the appropriate Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...; Tags: Operating System, PCI, Expresscard, Microsoft Corp., Firmware, PCI Express, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; White papers 2006-01-04

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HP Compaq CQ50-115NR: Note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were excited when HP announced the revival of the Compaq Presario brand earlier this year. Here was the promise of a family of basic, entertainment-oriented laptops at...; Tags: Desktops, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-07-21
Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7815: Note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.By virtue of its broad, 17.1-inch display, the $699 Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7815 stands out among budget back-to-school laptops (most of which feature 15.4-inch displays). But that feature is...; Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, Toshiba Corp., Satellite L355D-S7815, satellite, laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-07-18
Sony unveils 'world's first 16.4-inch notebook': Sony unveiled what they're calling "the world's first 16.4-inch wide multimedia notebook" yesterday, a laptop packed with the promise to allow users to view HD movies "the way they were meant to be seen" -- which is a subtle hint that yes, this notebook comes with Blu-ray tech: Part...; Tags: Sony Corp., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-15
Sony VAIO VGN-FW140: Sony's new VAIO FW140 covers a few firsts for us. It's the first 16-inch laptop we've gotten our hands on--and the display's movie-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio will become more popular in the next year or two (we've already seen it in the excellent 18-inch Acer Aspire 8920). It's also the...; Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, Sony Vaio Laptop, keyboard tray, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, keyboard; Product reviews 2008-07-15
Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. With a shiny black case and smart silver pinstripes, the $749 Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848 features the upscale design found on the more-expensive 13-inch Satellite we...; Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-07-14
Dell Inspiron 1525: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.As middle-of-the-road as a laptop gets, Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent go-to choice for basic computing, especially if you take the time to configure a...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Inspiron, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell Computer Corp., Intel Corp.; Product reviews 2008-07-11
HP Pavilion dv2915nr: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. Designed for multimedia users, HP's Pavilion laptops have always combined eye-catching looks with such entertainment-oriented features as touch-sensitive media controls and dual headphone jacks. Those...; Tags: Desktops, Engineering, dv2915nr, HP Pavilion, battery, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-07-10
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