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    Putting a mifi into the m11x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ejohnson, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    So I read about someone putting a mifi into their ipad, looking at the mifi pictures I think we would be able to fit the same mifi mod into our m11x. Then we could have mobile broadband for our laptops, plus up to 4 others too. Mobile LAN party on the bus?

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    ejohnson, Aug 11, 2010
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    kiwidaniel Notebook Consultant

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    how do you plan on turning this thing on? Will it take battery from the computer or what?
     
    kiwidaniel, Aug 11, 2010
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    MaxGeek Notebook Evangelist

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    You could probably power it with USB.

    The alternative and what I think makes more sense would be just to get a 3G/Evo/WiMax miniPCIe card and then share the connection. The stock wireless card and pretty much all newer cards can turn into a AP. If you didn't order your M11x with the 3G card than you'll need to add the extra antennas or steal one from your wifi card, but that should be easier than fitting a mifi on the inside.
     
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    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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  5. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Thanks guys, I will have to try this out. Im off to search the forum for a good wwan card for my computer!
     
    ejohnson, Aug 11, 2010
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  6. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Most smart phones can be easily turn into a wifi spot for free these days....
     
    ACHlLLES, Aug 11, 2010
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  8. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    I dont have, nor do I want a smart phone. My flipphone is 8 years old. I make calls and text. Dont need much else unless I can play battlefield 2 on the smart phone.
     
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Cost of your flip phone + mifi would be more than the smart phone's monthly costs I assume, plus, w/ a smartphone wifi, there is no data limit (Really depends on provider, and I think mifi do have limits)

    Anyways, I guess it's one's personal preference. Enjoy.
     
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  10. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    I wanted to get the ispot, cause its 25$ a month unlimited 4g with no conrtact, but its apple mac ip limited.
     
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    you can tether most smart phones
     
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  12. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    I dont want a smart phone, its useless to me.

    I have to bring the internet everywhere then, My wife likes to go online some times too so it would be nice to leave it at home.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 11, 2010
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