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    X60 wireless options

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tea_time, Mar 17, 2007.

  1. tea_time

    tea_time Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering getting the X60. Up-to-date wireless networking hardware is a big plus. It seems like the customization choices on the Lenovo website may have changed. My question:

    Do the two choices for wireless cards support 802.11 n (they don't say so explicitly but somewhere on the Lenovo site I think it said 'n' is supported)? Also, does the Bluetooth hardware support the latest EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)?
     
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Well, official 802.11n is not ratified, so whatever "N" ability is in a draft-N state.

    Post the wi-fi card options for the X60 you are customizing, and we can tell you if it supports draft/pre-N.

    Most BT radios in today's devices support EDR. To be sure, post the BT option you get on the Lenovo site.
     
    Gautam, Mar 18, 2007
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    tea_time Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes, of course... here's the wi-fi cards:

    - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (US/CAN/LA/AP) [add $5.00]
    - ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ

    will it make any difference which one of these I get? I'm concerned about "n" support because I believe Lenovo was offering a 3rd option a week ago that said it supports n.

    I can't find info on Lenovo.com about what Bluetooth part is used - it just says "with Bluetooth". Some of their tech spec pages are down right now.
     
    tea_time, Mar 18, 2007
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