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    E1505/I6400 and Bluetooth?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by krobertson, Feb 28, 2006.

  1. krobertson

    krobertson Newbie

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    Anyone know whether or not the E1505 or the 6400 come with integrated bluetooth? From the looks of it, neither of the 15" Core Duo notebooks have integrated bluetooth as an option, but the 17" ones do.

    Anyone know for sure or have any idea why they don't?
     
    krobertson, Feb 28, 2006
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  2. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I can't say why not. Heh... they sell a bluetooth headset assesorie for it. So that's kind of interesting. Maybe they will offer bluetooth on it eventually. The old 6000 can be equipt with it (mine has it) and I still see the light up on the left side beside the powerbutton for it when I zoom in. So like I said, they probably will offer it eventually along with the X1400 gpu.
     
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  3. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    The 6000 did have bluetooth, so I figure it is the same story as the dedicated video card. It will eventually be updated.
     
    Amber, Feb 28, 2006
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    NYCscorpio2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Owner's Manual for the Inspiron 6400/E1505 does state it does come with optional Bluetooth like its predecessor.
    :)
     
    NYCscorpio2000, Feb 28, 2006
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  5. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    well then i guess it is just taking awhile. I notice that Dell isn't offering the 2200 card either, and since they aren't offereing the dedicated card yet -- then I'm guessing that the dedicated 1505 will have alot of the missing features.
     
    Amber, Feb 28, 2006
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    I think I'd decided to hold out for the E1405/640m, since I prefer the 14" screen and from what I've seen, it does have the bluetooth support.
     
    krobertson, Mar 1, 2006
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