

However, the ExpressCard slot does have a lot of potential on its own: it’s got access to the full speed of the USB or PCI Express buses, meaning that cards attached via the slot will be able to move data at tremendous speeds.Īpple removed the FireWire 800 port from the new laptop-what gives?Īpple hasn’t given an official battery life rating to the new MacBook Pro, but told us it expects battery life to be similar to that of the current PowerBook line (which ranges from 4.5 to 5 hours). Current PC Card peripherals won’t fit in the new slot and aren’t compatible. The ‘34’ refers to the width (34mm), which is much slimmer than the 54mm of a PC Card module.

What is an ExpressCard/34 slot? Can I still use my existing PC cards with it?ĮxpressCard is a faster, serial replacement for the parallel PC Card standard used on many laptops, offering up to 250MBps of throughput in each direction. Road warriors, you may commence your groaning now. And now, if you’ve got a MacBook Pro, you’re going to need to make sure that you pack a $49Īpple USB Modem in your bag just in case of emergencies.

But still, there’s always going to be that time when you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere and need to check your e-mail. True, the Internet is rapidly becoming an experience that requires high-speed connectivity.

True, these days, most laptop users rely on broadband connections, either via Ethernet or wireless. Like the elimination of the floppy drive with the release of the original iMac, this strikes us as a move that’s just a little ahead of its time. Clearly someone at Apple wants the modem to die, and soon. Please note: we cannot process returned batteries if you have not yet received an RMA number.It’s true. If inspection concludes that the returned battery is defective, a new battery will be shipped out without extra charge. If the problem cannot be fixed by our technical support engineer, we will generate an RMA number (Return Material Authorization) for you. We will process your request and try to find a solution for your problem. If you have a problem with one battery which bought from us, please contact us first. Please note: in order to qualify to get your money back, you must first contact us and await instructions before sending back your product. That's why we offer you a 30-day money back guarantee, on top of our warranty and RMA procedure for defects! Our goal is to turn customer satisfaction into ‘Complete Customer Satisfaction’. Warranty is applicable if the buyer has installed the battery properly in the device and has treated the battery correctly. All our high quality replacement batteries for Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch A1212(Late 2006) laptop come with a 1-year warranty.
