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    Mobile Broadband For XPS m1210

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JairusZ, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. JairusZ

    JairusZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since I have a premier account at Cingular through my employer I want to get mobile broadband set up on my m1210. From looking at the Dell website I've seen two different kinds. One being an internal slot and the other an express card. I find it strange that both are the same in price so I was wondering if anyone here knows any differences besides one being external and which would be the better buy of the two?

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?k=cingular&c=us&category_id=6287&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&_nks=true
     
    JairusZ, Mar 19, 2007
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    If you don't have the open MiniPCIe slot inside the machine (I think it may replace your Bluetooth/802.11 card), then I'd get the ExpressCard version. It'll give you a little more leeway, and also allow you to keep your connection on a different machine if you get a new machine or have to send yours in for repairs or anything.
     
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  3. SoundsGood

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    How do these differ from the "Mobile Broadband Antenna" option that can be ordered on a new M1210?
     
    SoundsGood, Mar 19, 2007
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