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USB 3.0
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:12 pm
by RRHODY
Anyone had success updating a T61 to USB 3.0?
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:11 pm
by RealBlackStuff
Other than perhaps a PCMCIA card, I don't see any other option ...
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:26 pm
by RRHODY
Doing a google search for USB 3.0 cards gets only express slot cards - they won't work in a T61 will they??
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:36 pm
by RealBlackStuff
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:25 pm
by rumbero
RRHODY wrote:Doing a google search for USB 3.0 cards gets only express slot cards - they won't work in a T61 will they??
The majority of the T61 are equipped with a Cardbus/Expresscard slot combination, so it usually works.
I have an AKE USB3 Expresscard54 adapter sitting flush in my Expresscard slot.
You can easily find it on eBay searching for
usb3+ake+expresscard
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:29 am
by RRHODY
Good responses - much thanks.
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:59 am
by dr_st
I'm not 100% sure that it is indeed a PCMCIA card in RBS's link. It seems too narrow in the picture (although picture may be deceiving).
In any case, ExpressCard is the only way to go for reasonable USB3. PCMCIA is PCI, so is limited to 1Gbps, while ExpressCard is PCIe x1, limited to 2.5Gbps.
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:54 pm
by RRHODY
How do I tell if my T61 or T400 can take the Express Card?
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:38 pm
by dr_st
It should have a flap door on the left side, and not a combination of a fixed slot on top / dummy plastic card on bottom.
Re: USB 3.0
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:44 am
by RRHODY
Thanks, that helps.