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    lenovo x200 wwan option AT&T or Verizon

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lob, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. lob

    lob Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi everyone, i plan to get the wireless option with the x200 but im unsure what the card that lenovo uses for wwan, i plan to unlock the at&t card and use it on cheaper networks
     
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  2. Bashar

    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    as per livechat of lenovo they told me i can call and unlock the AT&T card for the x300 with no issues
     
    Bashar, Aug 11, 2008
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  3. boomhower

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    It depends on coverage in the areas you travel in. Verizon has much better overall coverage if your travels are a little more random or spread out but it will still vary.
     
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  4. julijus

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    Hi, I've ordered x200 from Lenovo US without WWAN card (I live in Europe and I can't use ATT or Verizon) and instead I'm thinking to install this card [sierrawireless.com/product/mc878x.aspx) with WWAN and even GPS and without any "forced" mobile subscriptions.

    Do you think my "american" x200 (7454CTO) would support this card?

    Best wishes,

    Julius
     
    julijus, Nov 1, 2008
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  5. Bashar

    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    it should, there are vodafone cards in europe that can fit into the X300 since they all have the same dimensions

    just double check and confirm with lenovo support though
     
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    There is a high probability that any non-Lenovo branded card (despite it just being a re-branded card) will not work due to BIOS lock limitations that exist in Thinkpads. Do not buy a non-Lenovo card unless you get confirmation that it will work.
     
    jketzetera, Nov 1, 2008
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