heres the deal guys i have a dv4170us, it didnt come with internal bluetooth but it came with internal intel wirelss 2200 mini pci, i want internal bluetooth class 1 with A2DP to support my bluetooth logitech headphones for pc (so i wont have to hve the dongle sticking out when im on the go)
the only mini pci card that has btooth and wireless g in one mini pci is msi
Question 1: will my laptop support this pci card
if not here are my options
i have an express card slot and a pcmcia slot which is occupied by my remote control , so really only express card slot is open
i dont want to have to open up my laptop completely so i dont want to do one of those whacked out internal hacks
i also have a 6 in 1 card reader built into the side of my laptop
so im asking for ur opinions
do I
A: buy a cf or sd bluetooth card and stick it into the card reader and use bluetooth like that but have the card stick out slightly
B: buy an express card media reader and get a sd or cf bluetooth card so that it doesnt stick out at all
C: buy a usb dongle....but that sticks out
D: any options u can recommend
thanks in advance for all your help and support
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HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer
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The BIOS will most probably reject the MSI card due to the so called white list of manufacturers.
I would get the bluetooth sd card if it does the job (I haven't used one). -
HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer
hmmm i may have to end up doing this
problem with the small cards is their range sucks
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i would get the usb stick. unless those express cards are available (slim market last i checked), then i would go that route, ive heared those will work the smoothest.
someone else please verify that, im going off of rumors here. -
HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer
i said i wasnt too into usb cus it sticks out.....
final plea for bluetooth help
Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HumanTorch, Jul 13, 2006.