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    Using the Sim card slot

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by oriki77, Oct 15, 2010.

  1. oriki77

    oriki77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello Everyone!

    I heared that there is a Sim card slot, in the computer.

    Is it useable?, because i saw somewhere that the M11x has no antenna, and have issues with it.

    I will probably buy the computer in the US, - i got an internet plan at the mobile company "Orange", if i will plug in the Sim card from my iPhone it suppose to work like a netstick (i mean, as good as a netsitck?)
    or mabye not at all?

    Thanks for the help.

    Sorry for my bad English ;)
     
    oriki77, Oct 15, 2010
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Useable.

    need:

    antenna

    WWAN card, mini PCIe format. Full height.

    If you order a Dell m11x with the WWAN card, the antenna will come preinstalled.
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 15, 2010
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    You need to have ordered your Alienware M11x with the optional WWAN broadband card, which costs an additional $130 USD at the time you ordered your laptop. If you did not pay for this, then your SIM card slot is useless.
     
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    oriki77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the help guys.

    I just want to make sure that i understand u -

    If i will pay additional $130, i will be able to use the sim card slot?
    and basicly use it like a netstick?
    and what should i tell the store before i order it? that i need WWAN card?
     
    oriki77, Oct 16, 2010
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  5. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Yes. Paying $130 for the WWAN option lets you get internet access on your laptop, anywhere that you have a cellular signal. Note, that you may want to check with your wireless carrier for any additional charges that you may incur, since it varies from country to country, and from wireless plan to plan.

    And yes, when you order through the website or on the phone, select the WWAN option. It will cost $130 extra.
     
    kent1146, Oct 16, 2010
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    oriki77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the help again.

    when i looked for the WWAN card on dell's website they only mentioned AT&T and Verizon, if i am not costumer of one these companies it still suppose to work?
    Link - (another tab of "Mobile Connectivity")
    The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
     
    oriki77, Oct 16, 2010
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    I don't know the answer to that one.

    If you want to be absolutely 100% safe, then skip the option to get the WWAN card from Dell... you can get a USB stick that acts as a WWAN modem from your local cellular provider. It will be cheaper than $130, and has the added benefit of being able to be used on any computer (not just the Alienware M11x)
     
    kent1146, Oct 16, 2010
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    oriki77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, but I prefer to use the built in one.

    Does someone know if I can use the wwan card outside the us? (would be happy to hear from a user).
     
    oriki77, Oct 17, 2010
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