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    Intel WIFI 5300 is no longer available?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by parandlh, Dec 10, 2009.

  1. parandlh

    parandlh Newbie

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    I ordered XPS1645 at Dec. 1st.

    But, I heard from the Dell's call center that my selected Intel 5300 is no longer available, so they will change Dell 1520 wifi.
    In addition, they said that a Dell 1520 is brand new, and it will be different from older Dell 1520.

    Is it true?
    Is Dell 1520 wifi good comparing with Intel 5300?

    Dell said me that I have no choice but Dell 1520 wifi because of obsolete of Intel 5300.
    It's terrible...

    Should I cancel my order?
     
    parandlh, Dec 10, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    If they do give you the Dell 1520 wifi card, make sure to ask for a reimbursement. Dell is currently charging $45 more for the Intel 5300. I do find it odd that the Dell rep said the 5300 is no longr available. Their website says there is only a 2 day delay period.

    On a similar note, if you're not satisfied with the 1520 card, you could purchase the 5300 and upgrade it yourself. Just make sure it's the half-size mini-pcie variant like this one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Intel-WiFi-Li...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260429557&sr=1-1
     
    David, Dec 10, 2009
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  3. XmDXtReMeK

    XmDXtReMeK Notebook Consultant

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    dont buy intel! its garbage order dlink or something.
     
    XmDXtReMeK, Dec 10, 2009
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  4. iaTa

    iaTa Do Not Feed

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    Wow, most idiotic post of 2009 contender?
     
    iaTa, Dec 10, 2009
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    lol :D


    The 5300 is cheap, upgrade it yourself.
    Ask for the money or a free upgrade or a free bag or something.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 10, 2009
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