Purchasing resources for PCMCIA


Formerly known as PCMCIA cards.

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Compact Flash

Makers and sellers of compact flash cards.

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All-in-One Printer

Directory of all-in-one printer office machines for businesses that need to fax, copy, print, and scan documents with an MFP.

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Online Document Storage

Providers of online document storage services. Research online document storage companies offering electronic document storage. Identify online record storage services that fit your business needs.

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Business directory to Software as a Service (SAAS).

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Office All-in-Ones

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Every business, no matter the size, needs the basics of an office all-in-one: a fax machine, copier, printer and scanner. Why spend thousands to buy stand-alones separately when you can get the complete package in one device? Office all-in-ones, also known as multi-function machines, are great for home office use and small businesses alike. Read More »

Cloud Computing

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If you're considering cloud computing for your business, you'll be in company with many firms that are using this technology. Cloud computing, which provides service as a software, enables users to get into applications that are in the server cloud. Read More »

PCMCIA


PCMCIA stands for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The cards are named after the association that oversees the standards for this device. The Association has recently re-named them PC cards, but many still use the term PCMCIA cards, or PCMCIA memory cards.

Despite the presence of the word "memory" in the acronym, the cards aren't similar to the type of memory cards used in digital cameras. There are several types of PC cards; each has the same dimensions, however they're getting progressively thicker. You can use a thinner card in a thicker slot, but not conversely. The most popular PCMCIA card types and their typical uses are:

1. Type I is 3.3 mm thick and used mostly for memory devices (flash, SRAM cards), making them truly PCMCIA memory cards.

2. Type II is 5.0 mm thick and commonly used for modems and wireless networking. This is the most common type of PC card.

3. Type III is 10.5 mm thick and can have internal parts that rotate, allowing it to be used for mass storage devices.

Buy PC cards online from PCMCIA suppliers

PC cards are harder to find now that wireless networking capability is built in to most laptops. You can purchase a number of cards from PCMCIA suppliers for use in your PCMCIA slot. Add connectivity to S-video or composite video so you can watch TV, or Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone.

Purchase PCMCIA adapters to allow you to connect to a variety of devices

Adapters allow you to connect to a variety of connectors. A USB to PCMCIA adapter is probably the most common, but you can connect to firewire or even serial or parallel cables. You can also find adapters that permit you to read flash memory cards.

Replace or install PCMCIA card readers in your computer

PCMCIA card readers can be installed in computers that don't have them. You can purchase one to replace a broken card, as well.

Download drivers for PCMCIA cards and card readers

PCMCIA card readers or the cards themselves often require software drivers in order to work. You can download drivers online if you need them.
  • If your laptop has a PCMCIA slot, consider looking for a card that functions in whatever may be lacking in your laptop--if you never have enough USB ports, buy one that is a USB adapter. If you're short on hard drive space, buy one that is an extra hard disk.