What is the difference between the ExpressCard/34 slot and a SD Card Slot

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What is the difference between the ExpressCard/34 slot and a SD Card Slot

I'm buying a 17inch macbook pro (refurb) and I'm trying to figure out the difference / advantage from a ExpressCard/34 slot Vs. SD card slot. Can someone please tell me what the expresscard/34 is /do. I know what the SD card slot is?

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Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Dec 30, 2009 7:24 AM

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JoeyR

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Dec 30, 2009 7:43 AM in response to Feejer

An ExpressCard slot is basically an expansion port for your computer. If you are familiar with desktop computers, it is the notebook equivalent of an expansion slot. For example, there are ExpressCards that you can purchase that allow you to add more advanced audio components, add eSATA ports, add additional firewire and or USB ports, additional card readers... along with a host of other possibilities. An SD slot is simply a slot for an SD card.

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Feejer Author

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Dec 30, 2009 7:46 AM in response to JoeyR

Thanks, sounds like I'm better off with the SD card slot

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Dec 30, 2009 8:21 AM in response to Feejer

If you had to ask, then you probably will not be needing the expresscard slot much.

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eww

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Dec 30, 2009 8:29 AM in response to Feejer

Possibly so, but since the built-in SD card reader hasn't been offered in any 17" MBP, you'll need to buy an SD card reader to use in your ExpressCard slot.

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