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    Did I pay $20 for nothing? (bluetooth)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lottdod_1999, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is bluetooth builtin to the 1420s already and all I had to do was hit enable on the bios? Cuz I THINk I just paid Dell $20 to do that for me :(
     
    lottdod_1999, Jul 18, 2007
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    i think there is a chip they put in...
     
    pragun, Jul 18, 2007
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  3. offbase

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    You may have to hit enable on the bios, but only after Dell has installed the bluetooth minicard you're paying 20 bucks for.
     
    offbase, Jul 18, 2007
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    I would really doube they're giving the free chip to everyone :) it would not be very economical
     
    minj, Jul 18, 2007
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  5. DoubleBlack

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    Just go build your own computer already.
     
    DoubleBlack, Jul 18, 2007
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    :D Haha!

    DoubleBlack, how was the Intelligence boat ride? I had a great time.
     
    DMAK02, Jul 18, 2007
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    Kinda reminded me of that Willie Wanka boat ride with the Oompa Loompas...
     
    DoubleBlack, Jul 18, 2007
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