The laptop is expanding



Which laptop expansion slot can be found in both 34 millimeter and 54 millimeter versions, and offer high throughput rates because of an internal connection to a PCI Express lane and USB 2.0?

A) PCMCIA / PC Card

B) CardBus

C) USB

D) ExpressCard

E) With a hammer and duct tape, you can really make almost anything fit into any adapter slot.


The answer: D) ExpressCard

The ExpressCard format is the latest laptop expansion format, so you have to check your laptop specifications to be sure your new Express Card accessories will work with your computer. ExpressCard is NOT backwards compatible with older laptop adapter slots!

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