P2 offload Lenovo S10 with addonics adapter

can't figure it out

can't figure it out

I bought this exact computer model and addonics adapter but I can't seem to get the drivers to work. I followed the directions, plugged in the adapter (the computer recognized it and said it was ready to be used), installed the newest drivers, inserted the P2 card AND addonics adapter at the same time, and it recognized the USB mass storage device but not the P2 card. Following along with the videos from the addonics tutorial, if I try to manually install the drivers, Panasonic P2 card is not an option for the hardware. I've also tried booting up the computer with the adapter and P2 card already inserted. I've also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers. Any thoughts on where I am going wrong?
 
It sounds like you did not install the drivers manually correctly. Call Addonics tech support they will help out.
 
I have been in contact with addonics support through email and their conclusion seemed to be that the adapter might just not work with my computer, but this thread proves that it can.

The problem with installing the drivers manually is I can't really get the chance to. The computer recognizes the usb mass storage device, but then does NOT say "Panasonic P2 card found" like in the addonics tutorial video. Then when I go to manually install, Panasonic P2 card is not an option for the hardware to install the drivers to. It is like the drivers don't install at all, yet I've uninstalled them and reinstalled them many times, exactly like in the video or the manual says to do. That's why I'm stumped. I guess I will call addonics and give that a try tomorrow.
 
Try to retrace your steps exactly. I've done this, and I didn't get all the same prompts, but if you follow the instructions, it will work (if it's the right Lenovo, anyway). Good luck!
 
Does anybody know what the story is with the extra plastic piece that comes shipped with this addonics card? It looks like it should attach to the card somehow to make the form factor bigger for the 54mm card slot but I can not figure out how to secure it to the card.
 
Does anybody know what the story is with the extra plastic piece that comes shipped with this addonics card? It looks like it should attach to the card somehow to make the form factor bigger for the 54mm card slot but I can not figure out how to secure it to the card.
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I dont think it attaches to the card. I think it is to be left in the 54mm slot.
 
Also, if someone wants to save a few bucks building this configuration, consider using the Rosewill adapter instead of the Addonics. Seems like it's probably the same thing, but a little less expensive (I got it at $25 with free shipping from Newegg, but it looks like they've raised the price up to $40).
 
I upgraded the battery on my S10e and it will run the netbook for about 6 hours. only 60 bucks from BUY.com

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This specific Lenovo S10e model seems to have been supplanted by models not sporting an Express Card slot. Any updates on similar, perhaps better solutions? Or should we be snapping these up before they are all gone because they have been proven performers for the specific task of P2 offloading. At the price, I'm not opposed to using proven older technology to get the job done rather than beta testing a potentially faster but unproven different model; i.e. taking a risk on something loaded with Windows 7 as opposed to reliable proven XP that works with existing drivers...
 
Has anyone tried this successfully with the S10e and the Duel adapter? Since I already own a Duel for my MBPro, the Lenovo would be an ideal backup and is lighter for field usage.

Greets from Berlin
 
The Duel should certainly work; we've been recommending the Addonics or Rosewill because they're cheaper and simpler designs, but I can't think of why the Duel wouldn't work too.
 
I googled a bit yesterday and found an interesting forum: http://s10lenovo.com/
Someone reported his experience with the Duel adapter. Conclusion: You need very bad hacks (e.g. uninstalling PCI system drivers, losing native video drivers etc.) to bring it to work, so it's definitely unappropriate to work in the field.
 
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I have the same laptop.. its a very powerful netbook.. I have my lenovo T60 as my mobile edit machine, but thats something I have to try with the S10!
 
Even though I was a bit sceptical, I purchased the S10 and the addonics adapter (that I needed to import from the UK - no addonics reseller here in Germany), followed the instruction and can only say-
Thank you!
It works like a charm.

Sidenote: I tested also the Duel and it screwed the netbook up completely so I had to reinstall Windows from scratch.
 
Thanks, I just performed this for the Rosewill adapter and it's WORKING!!!! Yes. Thanks again.
 
Hey folks,

Has anyone tried this with 32 or 64 gig cards? I'm thinking of picking up a new card, but the addonics site claims that some are reporting incompatibility with E series cards. Thanks!
 
I use it with 32 gig cards all the time. Never had a problem. Using it primarily with a HP dv7t laptop on Win 7 pro - 64 bit.
 
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