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    Difference between Dell 5530 / 5700 / 5720 WWAN Cards?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by its, May 5, 2009.

  1. its

    its Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Guys

    So whats the difference between Dell 5530 / 5700 / 5720 WWAN Cards? I know higher the better.. but why??

    and what to go for??

    ta!!
     
    its, May 5, 2009
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    5530 - UMTS/HSDPA WANcard. Up to 7.2 Mbps.
    5720 - CDMA EV-DO WAN card. Up to 3.1 Mbps.
    5700 - have no idea.

    You should choose between 5530 and 5720 depending on wireless network you're going to use.
     
    frippi, May 6, 2009
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    whats the diff between the two and what is better?? I just wanted to use my 3G SIM for internet usage while travel..
     
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    litkaj Notebook Consultant

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    CDMA/EV-DO doesn't use a SIM card. GSM/UMTS/HSPDA does. You want the 5530 or the newer 5600 which is based on Gobi and supports both standards.
     
    litkaj, May 6, 2009
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    that makes a lot of sense.. thanks a lot!!
     
    its, May 6, 2009
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    No problem.
     
    litkaj, May 7, 2009
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    The 5600 is a 'Gobi' card that will do GSM, CDMA and HSDPA. It will also do 900MHz HSDPA which is good for Optus users in Australia.... not that Dell sell it here yet.
     
    one4spl, May 15, 2009
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    5600 Multi-Mode Gobi Mobile Broadband Mini-Card Dell part number 313-7847 if anyone needs it ;)
     
    BlackRussian, May 15, 2009
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