Thinkpad X200 and WWAN Upgradeability

Hi,

I'm interested in getting an X200 from Amazon, specially as I'm an international shopper and haven't found problems with Amazon in the past. I'm looking into this model (74542GU).

http://www.amazon.com/X200-12-1-Wxg...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1246417398&sr=1-1

When looking up this model in tabook.pdf, it doesn't look like it has WWAN capability, but I've read somewhere else on this forum that *all* X200s have this feature.

Now, if this is true, what does it mean? Does it mean that I should only insert a SIM card and get going? Or does this "WWAN Upg" applies only to the antenna being installed on the notebook, thus having to buy a separate WWAN card?

Also, it appears to be eligible for IWS (international warranty service):

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s....do?type=7454&x=0&y=0&iws=on&sitestyle=lenovo

Can anyone confirm this to me? I will be bringing it to Argentina.

Thanks for your help!

 

Every x200 and x200 Tablet (but NOT x200s) has the antennas pre-installed for WWAN. You will need to purchase and install the appropriate WWAN module (Ericsson F3507G for GSM), then place an activated SIM card in the battery bay.

Additionally, that particular model does NOT seem to include interational warranty service (although I imagine you could add it later). If you want an IWS model you should buy one that is labeled with a 'G' in the Workhorse/Global column (e.g. 7458-5EU).

 

IWS cannot be added at a later date. It either has it or it don't.

 

Mark's Advice About International Warranty Services

 

I stand corrected.

 

Thanks for all your replies!

About IWS, the problem is that a 7458 model is about $500 more expensive in Amazon, so I may buy the 7454 and take my chances.

This card should work for 3G then, right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lenovo-IBM-Ericsson-F3507g-3G-HSDPA-GPRS-WWAN-Card-GPS_W0QQitemZ220445962851QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33539a7263&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1234|293%3A1|294%3A50

The SIM goes inside that card or somewhere else?

Thanks again,
n.

 

There's a slot on the back of the laptop, visible if you take out the battery. That's the SIM card slot.
And yes, the card you pointed out will work just fine. I'm also selling the same card for less, if you're interested.

 

That is correct. The SIM slot is in the battery bay.

 

People been burned on that one. Just ask anyone who bought a T61 only to have the GPU fail after the warranty has expired.

 

The X200 will have that same problem as well? I mean, they all have the same GPU?

 

No it will not, but going without a warranty is a big risk. If at some point it fails, you'll be looking at a large repair bill. Notebook parts are highly specialized and there's few sources for them, which makes them expensive.