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    Any place to get the Atheros AR5006EXS in the US besides ebay?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by FlipTwisteR, May 26, 2006.

  1. FlipTwisteR

    FlipTwisteR Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Hello, I would like to get the Atheros AR5006EXS for my S96j.
    http://www.atheros.com/pt/AR5006EXS.htm
    Is there any way to buy this online in the US besides e-bay? The wireless cards in the S96j are not just mini-pci, they are mini-pci express which are a different shape and configuration.

    Thanks!
     
    FlipTwisteR, May 26, 2006
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    amuraivel Notebook Consultant

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    FlipTwisteR Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Very cool! Thanks!

    Are you sure it is the Atheros AR5006EXS? How do you know?
     
    FlipTwisteR, May 26, 2006
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    amuraivel Notebook Consultant

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    orion23 Notebook Consultant

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    I'll offer you a deal...

    I have one of those IBM cards 40y7026 Atheros mini pci-express.

    I cannot get the card to work in my Dell e1405.

    If you want to I can sell it to you (paypal verified) and if it doesn't work for you, you can just return it to me with no problem.
    I pay for shipping there, you pay for shipping it back.

    What do you think!

    Also,

    http://pcdglobal.com/wireless.php

    This company will sell you a card if you call them. They don't accept returns and all sales are final. No support either.
    I believe it costs around $70.
     
    orion23, May 29, 2006
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    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    Check this out.
     
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    vinayp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just wanted to clarify that the AR5006EX is NOT the same thing as the AR5006EXS. The AR5006EXS is the 108Mb/s version whereas the AR5006EX is the 54MB/s version. Unfortunately, no one is selling AR5006EXS-based cards yet.

    Be careful with ordering the 40y7026 card from Lenovo (using the link that amuraivel posted). It is not compatible with a lot of non-Lenovo notebooks.

    You can order the AR5006EX card from pcdglobal.com by emailing them at [email protected] (there is no online order form). Ask for part #WLL4080PCIX. They will charge you $65 plus $5 shipping.

    Or join the group buy posted above.

    It's kind of a hassle to buy this card, but it's WELL worth it. I get much better reception with the atheros card than I ever did with my old intel 3945.

    Good luck! :)
     
    vinayp, Jun 6, 2006
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    orion23 Notebook Consultant

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    What about the card that is branded "gigabyte"?
    They advertise it as a 108mbps card.
     
    orion23, Jun 8, 2006
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