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    Dell Bluetooth and Wireless Options

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by matthewengel, Jun 7, 2008.

  1. matthewengel

    matthewengel Notebook Enthusiast

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    The bluetooth and wireless USB option for the XPS M1530 laptop offers what appears to be 3 built-in wireless cards, called as follows
    1. Built-in wireless USB capability ($40)
    2.Built-in wireless USB capability + Belkin 4-port hub ($150)
    3.Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate) ($20).

    What is the difference between the three?
     
    matthewengel, Jun 7, 2008
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  2. DanRigsby

    DanRigsby Newbie

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    1. This is a mini-card which provides "wireless usb" connectivity.
    2. This is a "wireless usb" mini-card (as in option 1) AND a 4 port wireless hub to work with it.
    3. This is a card which provides "bluetooth" connectivity.

    You can get options 1&3 together or 2&3 together, or just one of either. I recommend 3. There arent many wireless usb items out there yet. However if you plan to get one, its $40.
     
    DanRigsby, Jun 7, 2008
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