Hi Eleanor, An Express or PCMCIA slot is about 2 inches wide, similar size to a credit card. John. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 13 July 2012 16:00 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices How would I know if I had that type of slot? ----- Original Message ----- From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:49 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices You can also get them for laptops provided you have a slot such as PCMCIA for one. Also under £30 for a two port one. George. From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 13 July 2012 10:42 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices How about for laptops? ----- Original Message ----- From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices Hi Roger, Yes I’ve seen them at Maplins – 3 port for about £30.00, but remember you will have to plug a USB hub into a USB 3 port, so will still need a USB3 card. Doubtless there are cheaper ones elsewhere, and I’ve no doubt prices will come down as they become more popular. George. From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx Sent: 12 July 2012 13:14 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices Hi George I assume there are usb3 hubs out there or I’ll be continually grovelling to plug in or pull out from the back of the tower. LOL Many thanks for the info. Roger From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:39 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices Hi Roger, First, check if the devices using USB3 are backward compatible with USB2. However, in an ideal world, if it’s a desktop, and you have a free expansion slot, the best option is to go for a USB3 expansion card with 3 or even 4 USB3 ports. They are not arm and a leg money. George. From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx Sent: 12 July 2012 11:53 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] USB 3.0 Devices Hi All more and more of the commercial posts I receive are pushing USB 3.0 goods. I’m aware that I need to have some form of conversion on my computer to use these (well I think I do) but what is it I need? A simple plug in adaptor or something more complex such as a wired in unit in my tower? Also is it really necessary to change? Many thanks Roger ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq