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    Searching for a Halfsize wifi + bluetooth combination adapter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bounci.rabbit.123, Aug 16, 2010.

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    Hi everyone,

    I am looking for a half size PCIe wifi and bluetooth combo adapter to install in my Sony VAIO NW, which does not have bluetooth preinstalled. There is no place to add a separate bluetooth module, as far as I know. I have found several such cards but I can't find a store that has them in stock!

    The cards are:
    Ralink RT3090BC4
    Broadcom BCM94312HMGB, BCM943225HMB, BCM943224HMB

    HP has the Ralink and a Broadcom one in their Parts store but they're both on backorder and I don't know when they'll arrive. Ebay has several listings for a half size combo adapter but those only have 802.11 b/g and I need 802.11n.

    Can anyone give me a hand?

    This website, oxfordtec, had the Ralink in stock but I am wary of purchasing from them because I have heard people say they have had bad experiences with this company.

    Thanks!
     
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    Bump! Anyone know of any other combo cards? I know I can use a USB adapter but that would take up one of the three that I have and I can't just leave it in because then it stays on all the time and sucks up battery power.

    I suppose if no one knows about an internal card, then how about a USB dongle that can be turned off but left in the port?
     
    bounci.rabbit.123, Aug 17, 2010
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