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  • Thu, Jun 12 2008 7:47 AM

    • lmerino
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    dx hardware for laptops

    What size expresscard slot do I need to run the DX hardware on a laptop?

    And can I assume that the hardware ships with both a pci-express card for a desktop workstation and also an expresscard-card for laptops in the same box?

    Thanks 

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  • Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:08 AM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

     

    Hi,

    If you look at the 'What's in the box' section under specifications it ships with just 1 pci epress card.

    I am reasonably sure from memory if you look at the qualified systems uner specifications the M90 (I've got one too) only supports MC V3.0 up to Mojo SDI. Again I may be wrong but I don't think it will support either of the DX's.

    Graham

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  • Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:57 AM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

    The answer is yes, the Mojo DX will work with laptops... look at the approved list to see which laptops. 

    Sasfrog is right about the M90 - but I notice that you do not ask about any, specific, laptop - even though you list an M90 in your specs.. you could go and get a new mobile station for this purpose.

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  • Thu, Jun 12 2008 7:27 PM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

     Hi again,

      Yes, i knew my m90 would not fit the bill.  From what you said about there only being 1 pci express card included, does this mean I have to choose one or the other.  I am thinking of having a mobile setup that i can then transfer to my office workstation.  Would I be required to purchase 2 Mojo DX's???

     

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  • Thu, Jun 12 2008 9:11 PM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

     All it says under hardware included in relation to PCS is:

    'PCIe Host Interface Board'

    I don't imagine you will need  Mojo DX's but you will need two boards. Whether you get to choose the type of board in the box is any ones guess mine is you won't and it will come with one for a workstation.

    I may be wrong.

    Graham

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  • Fri, Jun 13 2008 12:17 AM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

     Can and Avid person answer the question we have here:

    Does MojoDX come with a PCI-express board for both desktop and laptop?  If not, how can we get both?


    Thanks

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  • Mon, Jun 23 2008 4:31 PM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

    HI all,


    I am still waiting for a response to this.  If anyone knows if the DX hardware comes with both an adapter/connector for desktops and well as laptops, that would be good to know.  Those that have purchased DX hardware, did it come with both?  Did your reseller ask you which one you wanted, etc.?

    Thanks

    Dell Precision M90 WinXP-SP2 4GB RAM MC 3.0 [view my complete system specs]
  • Mon, Jun 23 2008 5:11 PM In reply to

    Re: dx hardware for laptops

    On qualified laptops you need the docking station for it in order to get eh PCI-e card installed.

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  • Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:48 AM In reply to

    Re: dx hardware for laptops

    I believe on a laptop you are looking for an ExpressCard/34 slot.

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  • Wed, Jul 2 2008 6:13 PM In reply to

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    Re: dx hardware for laptops

    I guess I am being told it is NOT an expresscard slot device.  I would have to get the $300 dollar docking station that accepts half-height PCI cards.

     

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