RE: [Thinkpad] Re: Recommendations for a new ThinkPad?

From: Michael Geary <Mike_at_Geary.com>
Date: Thu May 01 2003 - 20:29:46 EDT

> From: Aryeh Goretsky
>
> Looking at the two T30s from PC Connection, the only difference between
> the two (2366-81U versus 2366-82U) seems to be built-in WiFi support,
> presumably through a standard Mini PCI card.
>
> $200 extra seems to be quite a premium just to include the Mini PCI card,
> which goes for $60-80 on eBay. Assuming both models have the built-in
> antenna, could I simply add the Mini PCI card at a later date?
>
> The IBM support web site's search engine seems to be down right now, so
> I couldn't look this up myself.

In general, ThinkPads that don't come with the wireless mini-PCI also lack
the antennas--and they are not easy to add. I think there are some
custom-built models that are "wireless ready", but otherwise you are out of
luck.

-Mike

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