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    wireless card options

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MRPHOTO, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. MRPHOTO

    MRPHOTO Notebook Geek

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    I ordered a Dell laptop with the Dell wireless card, but since ordering have read several posts recommending the Intel. If my Dell card works fine, I guess I won't have an issue. But I'm just curious whether you can buy an external wireless card or replace an internal card?
     
    MRPHOTO, Aug 30, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes to both questions. Easiest way is to get a PC Card replacement. Harder way would be to replace the internal card.
     
    Lithus, Aug 30, 2007
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Question, if Dell wireless then not Santa Rosa? Any comment? To much confusion over "what is Santa Rosa". Sorry if I shifted.
     
    powerpack, Aug 30, 2007
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    BenArcher Notebook Consultant

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    Correct if it has dell wireless it is not a Santa Rosa notebook. As it is missing one of the main components of the platform.

    The laptop should come with a sticker saying Intel Core 2 duo. But it will not have the centrino sticker on it as it is not a centrino
     
    BenArcher, Aug 30, 2007
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    Thanks Ben. I somtimes wonder if Dell is selling Santa Rosa and I think it is overhyped. Many people seem to think if it has a 800Mhz FSB and a Santa Rosa compliant CPU they have it and that is wrong! Then again I don't think it matters all that much. Intel branding. Notice Dell makes no mention of it?
     
    powerpack, Aug 30, 2007
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