is bluetooth a CRU?

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edelrc · #1 Post by **edelrc** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:21 pm

I am leaning to get through Bill the 2373-7XU. However, this unit does not have Bluetooh. Does any one knows is I can replace the modem to contain it? How much it will cost?

G-Man · #2 Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:05 am

2373-7XU doesn't have a Bluetooth antenna in the LCD. So the answer is no, it's not CRU.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-55304

Regards,
G-Man

edelrc · #3 Post by **edelrc** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:02 pm

Thanks G-man. You just took out my dreamed 2373-7XU out of being a candidate. But this information is preceless for me to make a decision.

G-Man · #4 Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:53 pm

Sorry for the bad news. What about a Bluetooth PC Card? I know the antenna sticks out a little, but at least you have it.

Regards,
G-Man

eriqesque · #5 Post by **eriqesque** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:23 pm

The 2379DYU has the Bluetooth built in.
Is it that much more expensive than the original one you wanted.
everything else is the same.

edelrc · #6 Post by **edelrc** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:38 pm

You both are right!

Well the DYU is the same as the one I wanted (7XU) and Bill's price and MasterCard price puts them around same price.

Why not a PCMCIA card? well, because I should not need that after I am expending $3000+!

Thank you both!

darrenf · #7 Post by **darrenf** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:26 am

edelrc,

FWIW, my ThinkPad did not come with Bluetooth but I changed my modem out for the BT modem and installed the antenna and it's working great now. It's not as easy as a CRU (lots more screws) but if you are comfortable disassembling a laptop it should be no problem. There are no wound springs that will pop out at you.

Of course, the modem and antenna cost in excess of $100, so it might be cheaper to go with the other laptop.

-darren

G-Man · #8 Post by **G-Man** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:34 am

If you install the Bluetooth antenna in the LCD (and IBM finds out) you will be voiding the warranty.

Regards,
G-Man

darrenf · #9 Post by **darrenf** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:48 am

Good point.

-darren

is bluetooth a CRU?

is bluetooth a CRU?

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