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    XPS 15 R1 Mobile Broadband UK

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by codman, May 12, 2011.

  1. codman

    codman Newbie

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    Hi all, I brought my XPS 15 from Dell outlet so got no documentation or anything with it, basically I want to use mobile broadband in the UK probably on the three network. I know I need a chip for it but am unsure on which to get. On eBay I see Dell 5520, 5530, 5540 just wondered which one I should get and wondered if anyone here knew?

    Also slightly off topic, I opened the laptop up and found a TV tuner chip in it, any ideas how I use it do I need an aerial or something like i say I got no details or accessories from the outlet store other than the charger. So any help would be great.

    Codman
     
    codman, May 12, 2011
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  2. SAiLO

    SAiLO Notebook Evangelist

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    TV tuner card should be working out of the box it uses the built in laptop antennae.

    I'd look for tv software in Dell folder.
     
    SAiLO, May 13, 2011
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    css_jay99 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    The built in TV tuner (if the drivers are installed) works with windows media centre.

    If you have a built in Tuner, i think you will have to remove that to install broadband card. You also need to make sure you have the antennas which i doubt.

    If I were you I will buy a 3 wifi and use it as a hotspot for all you wireless devices.

    css_jay99
     
    css_jay99, May 14, 2011
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