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    Thinkpad GPS - which WWAN card is correct

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thinktinkblinktoget, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. thinktinkblinktoget

    thinktinkblinktoget Newbie

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    Pre-purchase question:

    I got the T4XX series thinkpad. I purchased it without a WWAN card because they were not offered when I made the configurations. Now I noticed they are selling WWAN cards separately in the lenovo accessories. I am referring to this:
    http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...6FA0E4518A4086EB8FF1FDD2B&&hide_menu_area=yes

    I am wondering if this AT&T 3G BroadBand WWAN card (43R9152) is GPS capable? I read somewhere it has to be the ericsson F3507g card. I am wondering if this is it?

    Also, how hard is it to install by yourself? I took a glance @ the website, just under the keyboard, screw it in plug in wires and good to go? Do I need to install anything?

    Cheers.
     
    thinktinkblinktoget, Jan 21, 2010
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  2. cereal killer

    cereal killer Notebook Consultant

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    Is your laptop WWAN upgradeable? Does it have the antennae? If it does, I would get the new GOBI 2000 Lenovo Part# 78Y1398. The Gobi card has a lot more features than the ericsson card. It has both Verizon and ATT chipsets.
    I'm a verizon customer and have the gobi 1000.

    All are GPS capable.
     
    cereal killer, Jan 21, 2010
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  3. thinktinkblinktoget

    thinktinkblinktoget Newbie

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    Is all T4XX WWAN upgradable? I dont know how to find out?
     
    thinktinkblinktoget, Jan 21, 2010
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    BrokenArrow Notebook Enthusiast

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    not all...
    you have to run the serial number thru the lenovo web site and look for part numbers.
     
    BrokenArrow, Jan 21, 2010
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