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    Best Mobile Broadband 3G card for the X200 with Vodaphone Australia?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by adam7777, Aug 24, 2010.

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    While ordering the X200, there are 2 mobile broadband options:

    I want to use Vodaphone Australia, but be able to change broadband carriers. Which is the most stable, reliable option?

    1. Ericsson F3507g None US WWAN: Integrated 3G Mobile Broadband card for Vodafone.

    ...or...

    2. Integrated Basic Mobile Broadband (Ericsson 3G with GPS - FirmwareR1D06): Integrated 3G Mobile Broadband card for carriers other than Vodafone.
    (....I am guessing this is also the F3507g card ...?...)


    Also what is the difference between these card options?
     
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    Thankyou Erik :)

    I was only confused because ThinkWiki mentions that "FirmwareR1D06" (from option 2) is the latest firmwear for the Ericsson F3507g card, the same card used in option 1:

    Ericsson F3507g Mobile Broadband Module - ThinkWiki

    There seems to be no other mention of "firmwearR1D06" for any other card on google.

    I guess if there are connection problems I can come back to Lenovo with my warranty.

    Lenovo - Customize - ThinkPad X200 laptop - Special Offer - Components

    Does this mean they are the same cards with different firmwear, option 1 with an older firmwear than option 2?

    ... or the F3507g card has been "tuned up" for vodaphone in option 1 ...
     
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    the first card you listed is unlocked.   AT&T and Vodafone are completely separate companies so this card is left unlocked so it can be used with either one.   i recently sold one of these cards and know first-hand that it was unlocked.

    the second card you listed might be an F3507g but it's almost certainly locked.   i have no experience with the second card to know its details.

    the driver linked is for the first card.
     
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    Very cool!

    Will be buying tomorrow :)

    ... quick question, is it ever possible to upgrade the battery size different to the lenovo shopping cart (9 cell, instead of the 4 or 6 cell) which is outside of the options listed on the lenovo clearance page, over the phone? :confused:
     
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