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    Latitude Bluetooth - Is it internal or external

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Gamma1234, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. Gamma1234

    Gamma1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was interested in getting bluetooth on a D 830. I am curious to know if it is internal, or requires a USB adapter for it to work.

    the detailed info on the dell website said the following "Form Factor Internal daughter card with integrated antenna and USB host interface "

    the "USB host interface" is throwing me off...so is it internal or external.

    thanks for any help.
     
    Gamma1234, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. DMAK02

    DMAK02 Notebook Evangelist

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    Internal, I bought it so I don't have to carry and extra USB around and it won't hog up another USB slot.
     
    DMAK02, Jul 12, 2007
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    The service manual has a nice picture with directions for installation.
     
    msiner, Jul 12, 2007
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  4. shaheenarshan

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    bluetooth is usually bundled with the wireless card as an option if im not mistaken s therefore its internal
    if you do like to save a few $$ you could always buy an external USB bluetooth dongle but not that it would not be as convinient as the former option
     
    shaheenarshan, Jul 12, 2007
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