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Barry_Green · 04-23-2008, 06:03 PM

Thought it might be useful to keep a list of new, currently-available laptops that use the PCMCIA slot. Lots of people seem to be under the idea that you can't buy a new laptop with a P2-compatible PCMCIA slot, and (having done so twice in the last year) obviously you can, so here's a list.

If you are aware of a laptop manufacturer's lineup with a PCMCIA slot that isn't on this list, let us know.

All these laptop lines offer PCMCIA/CardBus slots, and many of them also offer ExpressCard slots (for example, the Sony SZ or Lenovo ThinkPad R61 each offer both PCMCIA and ExpressCard slots).

These are all brand-new laptops that you can buy today, that all include a P2-compatible PCMCIA Type II slot:

1. Lenovo ThinkPads (T61, R61, X61, and X61 Tablet series)

2. Sony SZ VAIOs

3. Sony AR VAIOs

4. Panasonic ToughBooks

5. Dell Latitudes (except XT)

6. Dell Precision mobile workstations (except M6300)

7. Gateway C-141X and C-141XL series

8. Hewlett-Packard (HP) 530 series

9. HP/Compaq 6515B, 6715B, 6510B, 6910p, 8510, 8710p series

10. Acer Ferrari 5000 series

11. Acer 6292 series

12. Acer TravelMate 4720, 5520, 5720 series

13. Acer Extensa 4220, 4620, 5620 series

14. Acer Aspire 5050

15. Fujitsu LifeBooks, many various models

16. Fujitsu Tablet ST5112, T4220, T2010, P1620

17. Toshiba Portege M700 series, R500 series

18. Toshiba Tecra A9 series, M9 series

19. Toshiba Qosmio G45

20. Averatec 1100

21. Winbook GL35, GL20P

22. Micron MPC 7410M, 7110M, 7125C, 7220M, 7235C, 7320M. Looks like the whole lineup offers it.

23. Micron MPC TransPort T1300e, T2500, T3200. Looks like all TransPort models offer it.

New_Zealand · 05-26-2008, 09:05 AM

How about the HP Processor T5550 Laptop Model DV9825NR? Thanks

Clint Nitkiewiz Hernandez · 06-04-2008, 10:37 AM

Wow great list, why aren't any of the macs mentioned?

Jim Carswell · 06-04-2008, 10:56 AM

Because you can't buy a new Mac with a slot that works with P2. You can, however, use older generation Macs like a G4.
Jim

JP Films · 06-04-2008, 11:13 AM

Does anyone know if the dell vostro has one. I'm a mac guy looking for a pc to offload.

Barry_Green · 06-04-2008, 12:08 PM

If it's not on the list, I didn't find it. If you're looking for a PC to offload, I recommend looking at the ones I listed.

godamgo · 06-06-2008, 09:26 PM

I've got a Sony Vaio model PCG-K33. It's a few years old but it has a slot that looks to fit a P2 card. Do you guys know if it's compatible? I'm tempted to put a P2 card in there but i'm afraid it might get stuck or something. Also, if it is for a P2 card, will it automatically read it? (I have Sony Vegas 7).

THoff · 06-06-2008, 09:47 PM

The card won't fit into anything but a PCMCIA/PCCard slot, so don't worry about getting it stuck. There are slim guide rails that ensure the card is compatible and aligned properly.

You must install the P2 drivers in order to access the card contents. The computer will see the card when you plug it in, but without the drivers it won't work correctly.

I don't believe Vegas 7 supports P2 without Raylight -- you can always install the trial version and take it for a spin.

roxynik · 06-15-2008, 08:54 AM

thanks Barry for the info, are these laptops with vista? any problems with Vista? or XP is better?

THoff · 06-15-2008, 09:05 AM

I bought a Fujitsu Lifebook a few weeks ago, it has both a PCMCIA and an ExpressCard slot, and it came with Vista. I've had no trouble offloading P2 cards using it.

04-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
Barry_Green Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 38,953	Laptops with PCMCIA slots Thought it might be useful to keep a list of new, currently-available laptops that use the PCMCIA slot. Lots of people seem to be under the idea that you can't buy a new laptop with a P2-compatible PCMCIA slot, and (having done so twice in the last year) obviously you can, so here's a list. If you are aware of a laptop manufacturer's lineup with a PCMCIA slot that isn't on this list, let us know. All these laptop lines offer PCMCIA/CardBus slots, and many of them also offer ExpressCard slots (for example, the Sony SZ or Lenovo ThinkPad R61 each offer both PCMCIA and ExpressCard slots). These are all brand-new laptops that you can buy today, that all include a P2-compatible PCMCIA Type II slot: 1. Lenovo ThinkPads (T61, R61, X61, and X61 Tablet series) 2. Sony SZ VAIOs 3. Sony AR VAIOs 4. Panasonic ToughBooks 5. Dell Latitudes (except XT) 6. Dell Precision mobile workstations (except M6300) 7. Gateway C-141X and C-141XL series 8. Hewlett-Packard (HP) 530 series 9. HP/Compaq 6515B, 6715B, 6510B, 6910p, 8510, 8710p series 10. Acer Ferrari 5000 series 11. Acer 6292 series 12. Acer TravelMate 4720, 5520, 5720 series 13. Acer Extensa 4220, 4620, 5620 series 14. Acer Aspire 5050 15. Fujitsu LifeBooks, many various models 16. Fujitsu Tablet ST5112, T4220, T2010, P1620 17. Toshiba Portege M700 series, R500 series 18. Toshiba Tecra A9 series, M9 series 19. Toshiba Qosmio G45 20. Averatec 1100 21. Winbook GL35, GL20P 22. Micron MPC 7410M, 7110M, 7125C, 7220M, 7235C, 7320M. Looks like the whole lineup offers it. 23. Micron MPC TransPort T1300e, T2500, T3200. Looks like all TransPort models offer it. __________________ .... The HMC Book The HMC150 Book The HVX Book The DVX Book HVX BootCamp DVD Sound For Film & TV Last edited by Barry_Green; 04-23-2008 at 06:21 PM.

06-04-2008, 10:37 AM	#3
Clint Nitkiewiz Hernandez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 176	Wow great list. Wow great list, why aren't any of the macs mentioned? __________________ Clint Nitkiewicz Hernandez http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3436857/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnSdDnwzTwQ Producer/ Director/ DP/ Editor hvx200 w p2 cards redrock m2 encore 35mm lens adapter Nikon Primes: 50mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0, 85mm 2.0 Ikan v8000HD P2 Download Station: Mac Laptop Nikon D50 SLR

06-04-2008, 10:56 AM	#4
Jim Carswell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 910	Because you can't buy a new Mac with a slot that works with P2. You can, however, use older generation Macs like a G4. Jim __________________ Jim Carswell Spyhop Productions Savannah, Georgia www.spyhopproductions.com COMIN' HOME BABY (2010, in production), WONDERFUL DAY (2009), TWILIGHT (not the movie) (2009), TURTLE DANCE (2008), HOSPICE SAVANNAH (2008), GATEWAY TO AMERICAN COMMERCE (2007), THE ORANGE STEP (2007), IN KATRINA'S WAKE (2006), CHANGING TIDES (2005), RETURN OF THE RED WOLF (2003), PET PAIN (2003), CIRCLE OF LIFE (2002), BENEDETTO PLAYERS & GUILD JAZZMASTERS (2002)

06-04-2008, 12:08 PM	#6
Barry_Green Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 38,953	If it's not on the list, I didn't find it. If you're looking for a PC to offload, I recommend looking at the ones I listed. __________________ .... The HMC Book The HMC150 Book The HVX Book The DVX Book HVX BootCamp DVD Sound For Film & TV

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05-26-2008, 09:05 AM	#2
New_Zealand Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alaska, New Zealand Posts: 452	How about the HP Processor T5550 Laptop Model DV9825NR? Thanks

06-04-2008, 11:13 AM	#5
JP Films Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 118	Does anyone know if the dell vostro has one. I'm a mac guy looking for a pc to offload.

06-06-2008, 09:26 PM	#7
godamgo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: L.A CA. Posts: 200	I've got a Sony Vaio model PCG-K33. It's a few years old but it has a slot that looks to fit a P2 card. Do you guys know if it's compatible? I'm tempted to put a P2 card in there but i'm afraid it might get stuck or something. Also, if it is for a P2 card, will it automatically read it? (I have Sony Vegas 7).

06-06-2008, 09:47 PM	#8
THoff Member With Answers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA / USA Posts: 3,770	The card won't fit into anything but a PCMCIA/PCCard slot, so don't worry about getting it stuck. There are slim guide rails that ensure the card is compatible and aligned properly. You must install the P2 drivers in order to access the card contents. The computer will see the card when you plug it in, but without the drivers it won't work correctly. I don't believe Vegas 7 supports P2 without Raylight -- you can always install the trial version and take it for a spin.

06-15-2008, 08:54 AM	#9
roxynik Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 28	thanks Barry for the info, are these laptops with vista? any problems with Vista? or XP is better?

06-15-2008, 09:05 AM	#10
THoff Member With Answers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA / USA Posts: 3,770	I bought a Fujitsu Lifebook a few weeks ago, it has both a PCMCIA and an ExpressCard slot, and it came with Vista. I've had no trouble offloading P2 cards using it.