Can this be used in a PC? Are there any implications or drawbacks on using this in a pc? It says for notebooks but am thinking it could be used in a PC.Am I thinking clearly? THanks! Can this be used in a PC? Are there any implications or drawbacks on using this in a pc? It says for notebooks but am thinking it could be used in a PC.Am I thinking clearly? » Read More Can this be used in a PC? Are there any implications or drawbacks on using this in a pc? It says for notebooks but am thinking it could be used in a PC.Am I thinking clearly? THanks! « Show Less
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Thanks Pete. I was considering this as I figured this was digital but I am guessing its not? Wanted to avoid the mechanics of a 3.5. I have an ssd drive in a pc I built and it screams. So this hard drive spins then I take it and is not digital as I first assumed. I see now that assumption was wrong and there is no advantage other than size. Thanks!
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What do you mean "digital"? I'm assuming you meant solid state. No, this is not an SSD. As you can see in the image, this drive has platters.
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You can use this on a PC. You just need to buy an adapter for the drive cage and an adapter for the connectors. It would be much cheaper to buy a 3.5" drive instead.
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I used this is in a Dell Studio XPS desktop, and have it placed on the HDD slot so it lays in there but its not snug or secure. I do not plan on moving the desktop much but if I do I will remove it and use something to secure it in the housing better. I believe it can be used to replace a laptop HDD because of its small size.Other comments seem to have a better grasp on this concept than myself :)
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There is a big 1-1.5" port along the edge of compatible notebooks, which this expansion port connects to. This is a custom plug, and is fairly obvious: If you can't find it, it must not be there.(there also may be a PCI slot, but that will have a cover or insert; this one is exposed metal)
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It is not like a tablet pc. You can touch screen but the screen it is not as stable as tablet pc or you can't take the screen from the pc. Just think it as regular pc but you can touch the screen. :) For me, it works well, and I like it so far. But i don't know how do u wanna use it for. Best
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If you mean a desktop computer, I am unsure. It is fine for a laptop (or three) since that's how I use it.
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I'm afraid not, this device is to be used in a PC, desktop or laptop because drivers must be installed, it works without any fault for its intended use.
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It can be used but it's really designed for a desktop. The part that holds the keyboard would be useless with a laptop.
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Yes I use it in a PC with Windows 7 64 bits as well with other laptops Windows. 8 and even Xp. With no problem
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Yes, actually is for pc, you may need an adapter if you want to use it for a laptop
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That is where MOST people would of course use it...AND...make it your boot drive!!You can of course get cards with external SATA connectors or a SATA to USB cable if you really want to make it external and you can walk around with a super over-sized thumb drive in your pocket. If you want that, just buy a small high speed 128GB USB thumb drive :)
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NO!!! What they fail to tell you is that it's for a desktop not laptop. Don't make the same mistake I did...
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My answer right now is it isn't good for anything! I've had problems with it since I purchased it (slow to start up, freezes constantly, etc.). I'm using an old Dell in it's place.
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Yes you can. I bought this for this intent. The only thing is it's a bit taller, so if your notebook has limited space on the drive bay area maybe it won't fit. You better check its specs before getting one.
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Thank you for the response. What do I need on the Laptop. Not very Computer literate, bet you could tell that. :-)
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If your laptop has a user accessible PCIe Half Mini Card and meets the minimum system requirements for the card. I don't see why not. I currently have mine installed in a desktop PC.
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Sorry, I find nothing on memory in the table of contents or see anything on the keyboard for that. I'm assuming the only way would be to use the port to attach it to your computer but I do not use it that way at all so can't help in that regard.
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I don't see why not, as long as it has a USB port on the notebook you should be good to go.