ExpressCard - what does it do?

[fstfrwrd]

I was just reading the MBP specs page over at apple.com and I stumbled upon an 'expresscard slot' that's present in MBP's.

I gave it a quick google but I couldn't find anything I could understand (quite the tech noob)

so, in plain english, what does it do?

 

[alphaod]

It's a card you plug in that allows you to add things like USB ports, Firewire, eSATA; possible add a cellular modem or additional ethernet ports.

It's like adding a device via USB, except this allows the card to slide into the computer and the connection speeds are a lot faster.

 

[fstfrwrd]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, it's only useful when you have to establish multiple USB / Firewire connections at the same time and you need more than just the built-in ones?

 

[sushi]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, it's only useful when you have to establish multiple USB / Firewire connections at the same time and you need more than just the built-in ones?

Or want connections that aren't available. For example eSATA and SATA.

Basically, the Express Card slot can be used for many things. I've seen many options, to include Flash memory.

 

[Teej guy]

I think you can also get 3G or Edge cards for internet on the go.