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Just because an idea wasn't implemented or didn't become popular doesn't mean it's not a good idea. I have always strongly felt that expansion cards in desktop
by ilaksh 3y ago
Just because an idea wasn't implemented or didn't become popular doesn't mean it's not a good idea. I have always strongly felt that expansion cards in desktop computers should work more like this rather than requiring the case to come off.
- crispyambulance 3y agoYeah, it has DEFINITELY worked in other contexts. NIM modules and CAMAC modules have been popular instrumentation platforms for experimental physics since the 70's and 80's. Of course that's very far from consumer adoption but the concept kinda works. No idea if NIM modules are still in production though! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_Instrumentation_Module https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_Instrumentation_Module
- timw4mail 3y agoIBM had at least two computers that used this concept: The PCJr, and the IBM Convertible "laptop". One of the many problems with sidecars is that they make the computer footprint larger. While it hypothetically allows for unlimited expansion compared to a limited number of internal slots, this would be practically limited by physical space and electrical signaling issues.
- eloisant 3y agoI'm not sure, I'd rather open the case the rare times I need to add an expansion card than have the whole thing take more space.
- jasaldivara 3y agoWell, if you don't populate all expansion slots, it takes more space than it needs.