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    Has anyone been able to make use of the WWAN mPCIe slot other than Gobi WWAN?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Hahutzy, Sep 19, 2010.

  1. Hahutzy

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    As topic states.
    I do not need WWAN, and it feels like a waste of space.
    I'm wondering what can be used in that slot beside WWAN (or at least, besides the Gobi WWAN)
     
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    I use WWAN Sierra-MC8775 on UK t-mobile network and managed to play games like TF2 with ping-time around 80-130ms
     
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    Interesting... So maybe that port's pinout limits to WWAN cards...
     
    Hahutzy, Sep 21, 2010
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    In theory, it will work with an Intel Turbo boost card (kinda useless).

    I don't think Dell locks down the card slots, however, so there shouldn't be an issue...? Certain SSD mPCIe cards won't work, but that is due to controller design.
     
    jeremyshaw, Sep 21, 2010
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