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    Install internal Bluetooth module

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by anthonykit, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. anthonykit

    anthonykit Notebook Consultant

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    I do not have bluetooth on my R2 and wondered if anyone here has installed the internal module that Dell installs.

    Anyone do this ?
     
    anthonykit, Mar 1, 2011
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  2. anthonykit

    anthonykit Notebook Consultant

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    Thats okay.
    Its not urgent because I will rarely use bluetooth. I may need a usb one for a dual boot with XP and 7 because when I have to use XP there may be no wifi drivers in which case I can use bluetooth via my Nokia 3G phone for internet access.

    If I do get a usb I found a tiny, tiny one that has USB 3.0 (not that 3.0 is any better than 2.0)

    I will just wait to buy a usb one. I will not install internally.
     
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  3. LockOn

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    ive installed the one dell has it is fairly easy you do have to tear the laptop down almost completely though.
     
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  4. anthonykit

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    And still no XP drivers after all that.
     
    anthonykit, Mar 1, 2011
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    you could just buy a wifi card with drivers.

    easier to install.
     
    tehkrazyne5s, Mar 1, 2011
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  6. anthonykit

    anthonykit Notebook Consultant

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    2 wifi cards then.
    I can bluetooth 3.5G data service in through my Nokia N8.
     
    anthonykit, Mar 1, 2011
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    I wasn't sure so I just figured $20 couldn't hurt. It's much easier if I ever do need it...
     
    TheGreenElf, Mar 2, 2011
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    I purchased the dell bluetooth 365 module on eBay for about $15, then installed it in about 20 minutes, and downloaded the driver. Works great with my Microsoft Bluetooth 5000 mouse that I also got on eBay.

    Saved over $30 by going the eBay way.
     
    brndnbrlw, Mar 2, 2011
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  9. TheGreenElf

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    It cost me $20 for factory installed...so I don't think it saved you $30...
     
    TheGreenElf, Mar 2, 2011
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    If you're talking about using your Nokia N8 as a wireless modem, and you plan on tethering through Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking (DUN)...

    Be aware that your bandwidth may be bottlenecked by Bluetooth. I used to tether my Android smartphone to my laptop via Bluetooth DUN, and would get capped at ~250Kbps because of Bluetooth 1.1, despite the fact that my 3G cellular connection was easily getting 1.5Mbps to my phone.
     
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  11. Zathu

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    It's not that bad to do. I've done it twice. Just some screws, basically.
     
    Zathu, Mar 2, 2011
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    Is the Dell module bluetooth 1.1 ? This would be horrible and I find it hard to beleive.

    Assuming it is 2.0 I may still get a tiny, stub-like, Bluetooth 3.0 adapter since my Nokia N8 is Bluetooth 3.0.

    The main reason though is that I will need a XP Sp3 dual boot and the Dell module likely doesnt have XP drivers.

    Either way I think I just want another 3.0 device to complement my N8 3.0.
     
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  13. brndnbrlw

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    No, it is 2.1 + EDR
     
    brndnbrlw, Mar 2, 2011
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    brndnbrlw Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Dell Bluetooth 365 is a $20 option, and the MS Bluetooth 5000 Mouse is about $40 new.

    TOTAL = $65

    I PAID = $30

    hmm, your right, actually saved me $35.
     
    brndnbrlw, Mar 2, 2011
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