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My new t61p is a cto model. What does that mean? And, what use is wusb?

-er

CTO = Customize to Order

WUSB = Wireless USB

ryengineer wrote:CTO = Customize to Order

WUSB = Wireless USB

Thank you. But, I can't see the utility of wusb. I've googled on it but only get definitions, no real information.

-er

ejr wrote:snip......But, I can't see the utility of wusb.

You require a WUSB capable device, not a utility and its up to the manufacturer of such devices to produce one, an example is as following:

Wireless USB gadgets trickle into marketplace.

ry-   by "utility" ejr means 'usefulness' or 'purpose', not an actual utility installed on the computer.

erik wrote:ry-   by "utility" ejr means 'usefulness' or 'purpose', not an actual utility installed on the computer.

I did pointed out the member towards the usability of Wireless USB.

ejr wrote:My new t61p is a cto model....And, what use is wusb?

Best to have WUSB to future protect yourself. Where did you see the WUSB option?

i don't think WUSB is a selectable option yet.   it comes "free" with the purchase of a 15.4" T61p CTO.   i have it on mine and have yet to find a use for it except for a WUSB hub that still has to be tethered to a wall socket to power the peripherals attached to it.

erik wrote:i don't think WUSB is a selectable option yet. it comes "free" with the purchase of a 15.4" T61p CTO. i have it on mine and have yet to find a use for it except for a WUSB hub that still has to be tethered to a wall socket to power the peripherals attached to it.

As far as I can see the single feature is much higher speed for exchanging data on a local network.

-er