Hi Eleanor,
An Express or PCMCIA slot is about 2 inches wide, similar size to a credit
card.
John.
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Of Eleanor Burke
Sent: 13 July 2012 16:00
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
How would I know if I had that type of slot?
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From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:49 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
You can also get them for laptops provided you have a slot such as PCMCIA
for one. Also under £30 for a two port one.
George.
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Eleanor Burke
Sent: 13 July 2012 10:42
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
How about for laptops?
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From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:32 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
Hi Roger,
Yes I’ve seen them at Maplins – 3 port for about £30.00, but remember you
will have to plug a USB hub into a USB 3 port, so will still need a USB3
card.
Doubtless there are cheaper ones elsewhere, and I’ve no doubt prices will
come down as they become more popular.
George.
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 12 July 2012 13:14
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
Hi George
I assume there are usb3 hubs out there or I’ll be continually grovelling
to plug in or pull out from the back of the tower. LOL
Many thanks for the info.
Roger
From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:39 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
Hi Roger,
First, check if the devices using USB3 are backward compatible with USB2.
However, in an ideal world, if it’s a desktop, and you have a free
expansion slot, the best option is to go for a USB3 expansion card with 3
or even 4 USB3 ports. They are not arm and a leg money.
George.
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 12 July 2012 11:53
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] USB 3.0 Devices
Hi All
more and more of the commercial posts I receive are pushing USB 3.0 goods.
I’m aware that I need to have some form of conversion on my computer to
use these (well I think I do) but what is it I need? A simple plug in
adaptor or something more complex such as a wired in unit in my tower?
Also is it really necessary to change?
Many thanks
Roger
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