Suitable Laptop for PXI-1033

I am using a PXIe-8360 with a PXI-1033 and am trying to find a laptop that is compatible with this system.  NI states that not all laptops work with this configuration and has a list of laptops that do have been tested at (http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/5035).  This list is outdated and NI does not give any criterion on how to select a laptop that will work with this system on the webpage.  We have purchased an Acer 5680 and it doesn't seem compatible.  Is there a more recent list of laptops that are compatible?

Hi PP83,
I am afraid that the knowledgebase article you located (http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/5035) has the most up-to-date information regarding compatibility between laptops and the Expresscard-MXI for PXI and PXI Express.  National Instruments is actively testing motherboards and laptops so that we can comment on compatibility with our MXI products. 
For information on motherboards, desktops, and workstations compatible
with MXI products, you can create a service request with National Instruments PXI Support group at ni.com/support.
Regards,
Anna M.
National Instruments

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