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- initialism computing Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, a
plug and play peripheral deviceinterface , typically forlaptop computers. - initialism humorous, from the above People can't memorize computer industry acronyms.
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ATAPI network card network interface card, if any pcmcia details of any PCMCIA devices
Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage John Goerzen
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This requires you to also use acpi = off. dobladecenter - This adds some extra pauses into the boot process for the slow USB CDROM of the IBM BladeCenter. dopcmcia - This loads support for PCMCIA and Cardbus hardware and also causes the pcmcia cardmgr to be started by the CD on boot.
Softpedia - Windows - All Softpedia Windows 2010
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It's the spiritual successor to the PC Card slot - aka PCMCIA - popular in a bygone age for adding ports, modems and assorted interfaces to notebooks.
Techworld.com News 2010
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Formerly called a PCMCIA card, a detachable card that can be connected to the mother board inside a personal computer.
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Formerly called a PCMCIA card, a detachable card that can be connected to the mother board inside a personal computer.
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Formerly called a PCMCIA card, a detachable card that can be connected to the mother board inside a personal computer.
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Formerly called a PCMCIA card, a detachable card that can be connected to the mother board inside a personal computer.
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"PCMCIA," and in fact it's a Type II as described under the specs tab, but I agree that there description incorrectly says "USB"; (2) "Unlocked" means you can drop in your cell phone's current GSM card and you're good to go, as long as you have a data plan with your cell provider.
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It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
Midnight Sideshow | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009
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I've installed Win7 on a Portege 3505 tablet using an external Targus PCMCIA DVD Drive.
Install Windows 7 On Almost Any Netbook | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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