Express Card slot gone?

Hi sponserv,

Unfortunately this a user-to-user discussion forum so none of us here know why Apple decided to remove this feature. The ExpressCard/34 was actually removed in the June '09 revision of the machine so it's been missing for almost a year.

You can submit your feedback to Apple regarding products via http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html

There are USB 3G adapters out there. Which if any are AT&T & Mac compatible I don't know, but that's what I'd search for.

Mind you, USB slows down with additional USB devices are hooked up beyond one. The other option is if your phone has bluetooth based internet sharing known as tethering. Find out from your phone's manufacturer if that feature is supported. The 17" MacBook Pro still has Express/34 slots. Just the 15" and 13" haven't since June 8, 2009.

I think the original poster is trying to avoid replacing his existing aircard as AT&T will make him sign a new agreement if he gets a new USB version effectively cancelling his truly unlimited data plan (in exchange for a 5GB cap).

There are express card to USB adapters. You would have to look around for something Mac compatible (or contact the manufacturer) as it is likely these would require drivers. This is just an example... It appears to be Mac compatible:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=expresscard+to+usbadapter&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8739929039708513296&ei=15fYS6r3B8L78AaDyb3HBQ&sa=X&oi= productcatalogresult&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQ8gIwAA#

It's not the most elegant solution... but I generally don't think having a USB device sticking out of the port is that much better.

you can also buy a usb card on ebay and move the sim card.

The MBP 17" models have an Express Card/34 slot. I have it on my MPB 17" late model. The 13" and 15" models do not have an express card slot.