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T61p UWB or not (can't get a straight answer)?
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:22 pm
by EMF9
Does the T61p have UWB built in or not? I have looked high and low on Lenovo's website and through the T61P configuration, but I see nothing about UWB. The TABOOK.PDF (massive spec sheet) lists UWB as "None (uses Half-Mini PCI Express slot)". I also called them and their sales people had mixed responses (some yes, some no, and some "you mean USB?"). Anyone have the actual answer? Also if it isn't included when will it be and can it be added on later?
URL for PDF Spec Sheet:
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pcinstitu ... tabook.pdf
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:57 pm
by kengetz
Although I guess we won't know for sure until it arrives, when you configure the machine online, the UWB option is selected, and you can't remove it. In addition, when I spoke with a sales person, he said that it was included. -- Ken
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:33 pm
by EMF9
kengetz wrote:Although I guess we won't know for sure until it arrives, when you configure the machine online, the UWB option is selected, and you can't remove it. In addition, when I spoke with a sales person, he said that it was included. -- Ken
Where on the T61p config is it? I can't find the option.
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:18 pm
by Pocket Aces
It's probably "Wireless Personal Area Network".
Hows about I let you know when they finally ship me mine in August?
Re: T61p UWB or not (can't get a straight answer)?
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:14 pm
by MCheiron
EMF9 wrote:The TABOOK.PDF (massive spec sheet) lists UWB as "None (uses Half-Mini PCI Express slot)".
It seems that the T61p in the tabook do not have the UWB.
And the 6457 does not have draft-n support neither, which would be nice because until now that is the only one with warranty in Europe and America.
MCheiron
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:59 pm
by barrywohl
My order shows the following included:
42V8600 SBB UWB ANTENNA
42X1455 SBB GEO LBL US,WLAN,BLT,UWB
Wireless Personal Area Network Help me decide
ThinkPad Wireless USB Adapter
So, I guess, it might include UWB in addition to "traditional" Bluetooth.
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:02 pm
by MCheiron
Would there be a possibility to install the UWB module by myself after I bought a model that doesn't have it?
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:12 pm
by Kenn
You can probably order it from Lenovo, but getting it aftermarket will be more expensive. Also, if it's a custom IBM part, it won't generally by available from other sources. If it's not, you should be careful about the firmware-locking they might do to prevent you from installing 3rd-party mini-PCI cards
Best is to call and ensure it's included before you order.
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:40 pm
by MCheiron
The only reason for me to install the UWB by myself is that there are no T61p out there with warranty in the US AND Germany. I also cannot find a T61p with UWB at Lenovo Germany, which is probably the reason for that.
Thanks for your help.