No PCMCIA connection on new released Laptop.

[uÖzkan]

I want to use my PCMCIA device with new version laptop that no connection port for PCMCIA. At the same time i don't want to use 3rd party product to connect devices each other. What should i do

Thanks

[Wayne.C]

It sounds like you will need to either get a laptop that has a PCMCIA port or purchase a different NI device.  See this post for the official NI answer to a similar question.  http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/A472CE9EC6438E59862573A9007892A1

[uÖzkan]

I saw this official remark but what i will  do now. I have a Laptop without PCMCIA port and have PCMCIA NI device.

[Dennis_Knutson]

You already got a couple of options but to list them again:

1. Use a different laptop.

2. Buy a USB GPIB controller

3. Buy an ExpressCard GPIB controller

4. Try a PCMCIA-USB or PCMCISA-ExpressCard adapter knowing that it may or may not work and that you won't get any support from NI.

The least expensive option is 4 (adapter) but also the riskiest.

[uÖzkan]

So I can use my PCMCIA device with USB-GPIB controller.

[Dennis_Knutson]

How did you reach that conclusion? A USB-GPIB controller is a replacement for your existing controller. As mentioned, the only way you can use your existing controller is with a different laptop or by taking a chance on a USB->PCMIA or ExpressCard->PCMCIA converter.

[Brooks_C]

Hello Umutozkans,

It sounds like you either need to get a different laptop or a USB to PCMCIA converter.  It sounds like you're using a PCMCIA DAQ card, but if you're using a PCMCIA to GPIB converter than the USB-GPIB converter or Express card to GPIB converter would also be an option.  If you're still unsure which route to take it would be helpful if you can post back with the model number of the PCMCIA device that you're using.

Cheers,