USB 3.0 ExpressCard From Fresco Logic

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USB 3.0 gets a lot of attention the Intel Developer conference IDF this week. You almost get the feeling USB 3.0 is finally here for the masses, but in reality it is just starting.
To benefit from upcoming USB 3.0 enabled gear you could upgrade your notebook with the USB 3.0 ExpressCard from Fresco Logic that The Register (via ExpressCard-Info) spotted at the IDF. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:23:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ExpressAdapt Makes PCMCIA Slot into ExpressCard Slot

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If you have a computer that doesn’t feature an ExpressCard slot, but you have an ExpressCard device you are dying to use Synchrotech has an adapter that is perfect for you. The ExpressAdapt will turn your old PCMCIA slot into a USB mode ExpressCard slot.

The maker claims the adapter needs no drivers to operate and uses USB 2.0 speeds, which are fast enough for mobile broadband modems to be used in the adapter. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2008 01:42:44 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

PCMCIA Says Update to ExpressCard Standard Coming

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The PCMCIA announced today that the ExpressCard standard is getting updates to allow for faster speeds. The ExpressCard standard is currently at Release 1.2. PCMCIA made the announcement at CeBIT today.

The update is being done to bring the ExpressCard standard into compliance with the recently released PCI Express V 2.0 specification. The new update will allow for speeds of up to 5Gbps. Also announced was a new USB 3.0 specification. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Verizon Wireless KPC680 ExpressCard

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Verizon Wireless announced the Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard would be available on its EVDO network starting November 30. The card operates on the Verizon Wireless Rev A network within the companies BroadbandAccess network.

With the Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard, users can download at speeds averaging 500-800 kbps. The card is available for $49.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and two-year agreement. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:53:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

SanDisk Announces 16GB ExpressCard Flash Drive

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SanDisk launched a new ExpressCard flash memory card today with 8GB or 16GB of storage space. The new devices are aimed at the professional camcorder market that uses this format over hard drives or disc based systems.

The SanDisk ExpressCard is expected to be available in November in both capacities. Recording time at 35MB/s will be approximately 30 minutes on the 8GB card and 60 minutes on the 16GB card. Sony is the first major manufacturer to embrace the new storage medium with its new XDCAM EX camcorder. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:42:26 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SanDisk's New Multi Card ExpressCard Reader

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If you are one of the many notebook users that doesn't have a memory card reader built into your PC, but does have a vacant ExpressCard slot SanDisk’s new Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter is just what you need.

Even if you do have a card reader built into your computer, but it won't read SDHC cards this device may still be good for you. The new adapter slips into your notebooks ExpressCard Slot and can read SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:08:13 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme N ExpressCard Official

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D-Link announces offically a draft 802.11n ExpressCard (smaller formfactor than PCMCIA Cards) today for notebooks as well as a the DWA-556 Xtreme N PCI Express (PCIe) card for PCs.

The D-Link DWA-643 supports besides the new draft 802.11n also the old 802.11g and 802.11b wifi standards. Of course the new ExpressCard supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 security network security.

draft 802.11n promises 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Apr 2007 05:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr