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    wifi+bluetooth in a pc card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HumanTorch, Jul 12, 2006.

  1. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    i have a dv4170 that came with mini pci wirelss b/g intel adapter, but i want to add internal bluetooth to use my ipaq and logitech headphones
    can someone point me to a mini pc adapter that has wifi and btooth in it so i dont lose wifi capability
    thanks in advance
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 12, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

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    Hello,

    I am sorry, the only maker who makes that card is MSI and this card is only for MSI notebooks.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 12, 2006
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  3. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    well thanks for the information that saved me a lot of could be wasted time i do appreciate that

    how could i add bluetooth to my laptop then without losing wifi capability
    aka i want both built in
    thanks in advnace
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 12, 2006
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  4. NetBrakr

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    I am sorry, there is no way you can do with "built-in". Either USB or PC card/Express card.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 12, 2006
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    Actually I saw a mod that this person put a USB bluetooth inside of his notebook. However, its far difficult to do, at least my point of view.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 12, 2006
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  6. HumanTorch

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    yes i agree
    what are the best notebook pcmcia bluetooth cards
    im looking for something that is completely flush with the side
    meaning it does not stick out at all
    thanks
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 12, 2006
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  7. NetBrakr

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    Well, i am not an expert at bluetooth adapter but i suggest that you take a look at bluetooth compact flash and compact flash reader, such as this one.

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    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jul 13, 2006
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    All I have seen is "the red pepper" project, he mounted a usb wireless mouse dongle inside his speaker area and soldered it to the usb port, rendiering the port useless. However you cant get wirelss and bluetooth on one usb dongle.
     
    compaq64, Jul 14, 2006
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