PCMCIA slots in laptops are now being replaced by ExpressCard slots which are faster and easier to use.
What is ExpressCard technology?
(http://www.expresscard.org/)
ExpressCard technology is the name of a new standard introduced by PCMCIA in spring 2003. The ExpressCard standard delivers thinner, faster and lighter modular expansion to desktop and notebook computer users. Consumers can add hardware capabilities such as memory, wired and wireless communications cards and security devices by simply inserting these modules into their systems. All ExpressCard slots accommodate modules designed to use either Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, or the PCI Express standards. However, users of ExpressCard modules do not have to be familiar, or even aware of, the underlying technology being used by the module. The user experience is identical, whether the module uses PCI Express or USB 2.0.
Lexar have already released a couple of ExpressCard SSD gadgets in Australia. The Lexar ExpressCard 16GB is a solid state drive (SSD) that provides high-performance, high-capacity plug-in storage for laptop computers. The card fits easily into the ExpressCard slot of newer laptops and delivers extra memory and reliably backs up data without cables and the protrusion of other, more awkward external storage devices.
Specifications of the Lexar 16GB ExpressCard SSD:
* High-performance, high-capacity plug-in storage
* Designed for use with laptop computers
* Includes Lexar auto-backup software to automatically back up files
(SW only compatible with Windows XP/Vista)
* Compatible with Windows Vista
* Works with Windows ReadyBoost to improve system performance
* Lexar ExpressCard is a solid state drive (SSD) that provides
high-performance, high-capacity plug-in storage for laptop computers
* Fits easily into the ExpressCard slot of newer laptops & delivers
extra mem & reliably backs up data without cables & the protrusion
of other, more awkward external storage devices
* Provides convenient, modular expansion for laptops
* Inc Lexar auto-backup SW to protect files and data on user’s laptop
* This advanced SW lets users set up a schedule (every day, week,
or month, etc) & choose what specific files or folders
users’d like to backup
* Ideal for use with Win Vista, ExpressCard SSD is enhanced for use
with ReadyBoost, a Windows feature that allows users to boost
system performance with fast caching directly to the ExpressCard
* This allows users to access the data stored on their ExpressCard faster
than accessing it from their hard disk drive Vendors Web Address
Order your Lexar ExpressCard SSD 16GB here at Mr.Gadget Australia!
This is a good day for professional / hardcore digital photographers especially those who are taking advantage of HD video capabilities of their digital SLRs – today Lexar announced an industry-first 256GB Compact Flash card. The new Lexar 256GB compact flash card provides enormous storage capacities and impressive performance for capturing more high-definition video content. The card comes with a minimum guaranteed transfer speed of 60MB a second (400x) and includes the latest version of award-winning Image Rescue software.
The new memory card by Lexar makes it a lot easier to transfer images to computers taken by your camera. The Lexar Shoot-n-Sync memory card could be used with any device that has an SD-compatible card compartment.
