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Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
I have Sprint wireless and would like to purchase a notebook to use with their wireless broadband. Sprint does not support express card yet. All Dells now come with Express card only and no PCMCIA option. Are their any current production notebooks that offer both PCMCIA and Express card ( I will need that in the future). If not, is there a way to utilize a PC card through the Express Mini? Thanks for any advice you can offer. Appreciate it
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Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
some fujitsu and some compal models have both pcmcia and express. perhaps you can fill out the faq and we could give you some better suggestions.
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Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
Here is the faq, not sure how that will help though:
1) What is your budget? $2000.00
2) What size notebook would you prefer? One that has PCMCIA & Express
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less NO PREFERENCE SEE QUESTION #2b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? internet use
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Taking it with
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? No
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Just don't want junk with bad reviews
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? The maximum avail with PCMCIA & Express
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? NO
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? No Pref
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? No Pref just need PCMCIA & Express
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? No Pref, just need PCMCIA & Express
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? NO
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? 2 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB? 40GB is good
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, or DVD-RW drive? DVD-CD/RW
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Answer:
Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
The Compal HEL80 has both PCMCIA type II and ExpressCard and a 9-cell battery with up to 4 hours of battery life. I know it's not the only one though and you probably don't need the GPU power.
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Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
well, two that i can think off the top of my head is the fujitsu s7110 and compal hgl-30. both are a bit much for your use. fujitsu s7110 will have the better build quality b/c it is a business notebook.
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Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
Thinkpad z61t would work. Pretty much all Thinkpads are still on PCMCIA.
If you want both in something portable, the Compal HGL30 will do. ANd you never know, you might end up using the GPU (For the Vista Aero interface if nothing else, maybe).
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Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
Thanks for all of your help...You have solved my problem. Preche!
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Re: Anyone still making Notebooks with PCMCIA?
For anyone else in this same predicament, the Dell D820 also offers both PCMCIA and Express. Unfortunately Dell representatives don't know this, you have to review spec sheets on your own to find it. Talk about a bunch of idiots (thats putting it nicely)