PC Card slot

[willy123]

I have a PC card slot and was told that it was for wireless, but I have built in wireless as I have a Centino. Can It be used for anything else? Thanks

[tonybeard]

Hey willy I found one other than wireless but they're many other types I'm sure. I'll get back BluetoothPCcard Theere is also firewire hubs, GPS cards, I think satelite TV but otherwise it seems pretty thin on the groundCheckhereI really took a long time checking out the satelite TV cards mahmahmhahahhahahhhhhaaa......I'm alright now

[kee-lo_]

Is it PCMCIA?

[willy123]

Hi Tony, thanks v. much for the link. I like the sound of having digital tv but I don't think it'd be compatible I already have a bluetooth dongle and built in wireless so I hope I can find another use.

Yep Kee-Lo it is a PCMCIA, I checked online documentation.

Thanks for the help, and if you do come across anything else I'd be grateful to hear from you.

[rich912]

You may find this link useful. It explains what a PC card is and what it can be used for.
If your notebook is modern and has most functions in-built, the slot is possibly redundant but has expansion and up-grade possibilities for the older PC.

[willy123]

Hi, thanks for the link. I foundthis and thought it looked good. Do you think it would work with any laptop or does it need anything like a tv tuner built in?

[rich912]

I have no knowledge of this particular device, but it looks ok ¿ supports PAL so should work.
Maybe other members have hands on knowledge.

[kee-lo_]

Looks pretty good to me

[willy123]

So I don't need TV OUT or a TV tuner built in? Thanks