MacBook Pro Special Report: ExpressCard issues
Several users have noted some potential issues facing the switch to the ExpressCard standard from PC Card.
First, CompactFlash cards are excluded from operation in an ExpressCard/34 slot because the new standard is too narrow (CompactFlash cards are 43mm wide).
Second, several users of EVDO high-speed cellular data networks will no longer be able to use their PC card-based access devices with the new MacBooks. EVOInfo explores some alternative options, including USB EVDO adapters.
MacFixIt reader Ron Logee had this to say about the move to ExpressCard:
"Yes, FireWire 800 is gone but the ExpressCard slot is 2.5x faster. Someone will make and adapter, perhaps? Also, that ExpressCard slot is good for a lot of stuff, including a TV tuner which could turn the MacBook Pro into a TV and PVR."
Index:
- 30" Cinema Display distortion
- Airline, auto power adapter problems
- Audio distortion/poor sound quality
- Apple addressing issues with new revisions?
- Battery Exchange Program
- Battery problems: Shuts off when not connected to power, more
- Built-in Display distortion
- Clock speed of ATI X1600 card -- some units apparently underclocked
- Cooling solutions
- Dead-on-arrival units
- Display slightly bent, not latching properly -- solutions
- Downgraded SuperDrive relative to PowerBook G4
- ExpressCard issues
- FireWire 800 cards for ExpressCard/34 slot on the way
- High-pitched whining noises: Eliminating; Apple acknowledges
- iSight not functioning properly -- fix
- Kernel panics caused by AirPort drivers; Not sleeping properly, still "on" with lid closed
- Kernel panics upon waking up (Inability to wake from sleep)
- Lack of alternative power adapters
- LEAP Networks; cannot connect to
- Loss of speaker capabilities
- Missing components
- Not sleeping properly, still "on" with lid closed
- Notes from service manual
- Poor general network performance
- Printer issues: Not recognized, more
- Problems sharing the Internet connection
- Release notes
- Repeated system freezes or sudden restarts -- checking for bad RAM
- Replaced logic boards have no software serial numbers
- Slow networking performance with VLANs; VOIP phones
- Wireless connectivity issues
