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    Mobile Broadband

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iorgus, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. iorgus

    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    If i bought a X61 without mobile broadband, can I buy a mobile broadband module and install it after that?

    Thanks
     
    iorgus, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    I would say you can. The only question is whether Lenovo will SELL the module aftermarket.
     
    Eleison, Oct 17, 2007
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  3. knightingmagic

    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    It's always easier to have it pre-installed. The only time I woulodn't have gadgets pre-installed is when 4GB of RAM is $1500.
     
    knightingmagic, Oct 17, 2007
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  4. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    Keep in mind that there are a few Mobile Broadband RESELLERS (e.g., third-party companies that sell discounted service through Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, et al) who offer better prices, but these companies do NOT allow you to use any device but the one they supply.

    My theory is that they have a bulk subscription through Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, etc..., which gives them the discounted price, but it also pre-registers the devices.

    The mobile broadband resellers seem to be the better deal, since you can save about $20/month over the direct providers, but just keep in mind that any aircard you already own won't work.
     
    Eleison, Oct 17, 2007
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  5. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    As with all things it depends:

    1. If you have turbo memory on your laptop if you do the answer is probably no since you cannot configure a unit with turbo memory and mobile broadband.

    2. As mentioned above Lenovo has to be willing to sell you a card aftermarket.

    3. All the reviews I have read have stated that the speed is better with the aftermarket cards especially with the Sprint RevA cards out on the market now, but your YMMV.
     
    philfna, Oct 19, 2007
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  6. Woodpusherghd

    Woodpusherghd Newbie

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    I have a T60 and purchased the embedded broadband card from IBM parts. In my case, I had an available internal slot for the card. Since I have ATT broadband, I had to add a sim card holder, also available from IBM parts, together with the wan antenna. If it's available for your model, they'll sell it to you.
     
    Woodpusherghd, Oct 21, 2007
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  7. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can you Say More about the Antenna?
     
    Renee, Oct 21, 2007
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    Woodpusherghd Newbie

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    The AT&T internal wan card uses one antenna which is mounted on the side of the LCD lid. The lid of the T60 has a piece of plastic which is removed when inserting the antenna.
     
    Woodpusherghd, Oct 21, 2007
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