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    sim card slot in my 8662

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Damonkashu, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. Damonkashu

    Damonkashu Notebook Consultant

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    So the user manual says there is a slot for a sim card in my sager NP 8662.

    What purpose does this slot serve? What can I do with my sim card (I do have T-mobile, but no data plans or anything, just calling and text)
     
    Damonkashu, Jun 8, 2009
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    Lstormy10 Notebook Guru

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    Such slots typically are used for people to be able to get a data plan for their notebook - you wouldn't use the same card as your phone, you get a separate one that would be just for data on the go on your notebook. I'm not sure if there is such a slot actually in the NP8662.
     
    Lstormy10, Jun 8, 2009
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    achap Notebook Enthusiast

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    is there really? wow i didnt know this, i about about to order a 8662 and this is new to me. where is it located?
     
    achap, Jun 8, 2009
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  4. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    I think it's manufacturer optional install. In other words, if you did not configure for the card reader when you order you laptop, your laptop don't have it.
     
    f4ding, Jun 8, 2009
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  5. theriko

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    It is a factory option - you also need to get the mini pci-e HSDPA card for it to work.
     
    theriko, Jun 9, 2009
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    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    on the m860tu the slot comes as standard but as theriko stated you need the mini pci-e HSDPA card and as far as i know in the uk they are round about £100 or more and then you also need a contract with a sim card.

    much easier to get a usb dongle.

    [​IMG]
     
    MrDJ, Jun 9, 2009
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  7. achap

    achap Notebook Enthusiast

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    this is great news as i already was planning on buying a express card for my on the road wireless...not all i need is the sim and data plan
     
    achap, Jun 10, 2009
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    and the hsdpa mini-pcie card
     
    theriko, Jun 11, 2009
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  9. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the coverage is only available in certain areas and a lot of america is not covered.
     
    MrDJ, Jun 11, 2009
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  10. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    If you live in major cities or within I would say 100miles of major cities I'd say you will get coverage.
     
    f4ding, Jun 11, 2009
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