now use Desktop PCI/PCI-ex cards with Laptop

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Hi,

While searching ,I found devices with which you can connect PCI/PCI-ex cards to Laptop.

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Magma - PCI & PCI Express Expansion Solutions
Magma - PCI & PCI Express Expansion Solutions
Magma - PCI & PCI Express Expansion Solutions
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This can be used to connect PCI/PCI-ex soundcards like Xonar D2,DX,ST,essense to your Laptop.Many used to ask for SC & there use to limited options.With this you can build HTPC with Laptop.:yahoo:

Similarly you can add a Graphic card & use HDMI/DVI out to connect LCD/HD-AVR.

So old Laptop with Express card slot can be converted to Highend HTPC.:clapping:

Anyone used already can share their views.
 
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I've seen something like that on the net before. What I'd like is a PCMCIA (? --- I usually get that one wrong) "slot" card for a PC!
 
spirovious said:
Hi,

While searching ,I found devices with which you can connect PCI/PCI-ex cards to Laptop.

arrow_5.gif

Magma - PCI & PCI Express Expansion Solutions
Magma - PCI & PCI Express Expansion Solutions
Magma - PCI & PCI Express Expansion Solutions
wow_2.gif


This can be used to connect PCI/PCI-ex soundcards like Xonar D2,DX,ST,essense to your Laptop.Many used to ask for SC & there use to limited options.With this you can build HTPC with Laptop.:yahoo:

Similarly you can add a Graphic card & use HDMI/DVI out to connect LCD/HD-AVR.

So old Laptop with Express card slot can be converted to Highend HTPC.:clapping:

Anyone used already can share their views.
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Pricing?
i think this is too expensive.. instead of that get a used desktop and experiment !!

also no usb support ,PCMCIA is legacy connector and modern laps lack it!!Most of the netbooks re without pcmcia
 
spirovious said:
The magma sompany product for single device must be cheap & it has both options to connect Desktop & Lapy too.-
http://www.magma.com/store/productpdfs/pciexpress/expressbox1/pdf/Manual(09-09961-01).pdf
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Must be cheap? Pricing please???/
anyway ead this

Sonic State - News Connect A PCI Express Card To A Laptop, Magma releases the ExpressBox expansion product

now it is 4 year old pricing but site ays

ricing and Availability:
Magma ExpressBox (Model EB1H) supports a half-length card up to 6.60 inches long: $729.00
Magma ExpressBox1 Pro (Model EB1F) is made for a full-length card up to 12.283 inches long: $749.00
More information:


so latest pricing please?
 
I emailed to them & may get answer by Monday?
Old prices are very high,ebay similar products around 10k
 
Well it is a option for Lapy & may not need to invest more.
One shld get cheaper solution in china market.
 
hemantwaghe said:
Which solution you are talking?

also no usb solution so may be useless for new laptops!
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Its PCI solution & no USB as for 5.1 SC,usb is useless.
This is PCI/PCI-E expansion slot which can be used with Lapy & Desktop in eitherway.
I agree its costly,but may hope a chinese similar solution.
 
Laptops have PCMCIA slots ,your devisce shows PCI slots

also price is super costly ,again buy a new HTPC!
 
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