Ordered an X40....questions.

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#1 Post by **aamsel** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:27 pm

Just ordered a 23826UU X40.

Questions I have:
1.) Was this a "stupid" model to get, feature for feature, dollar for dollar?
2.) Can the wireless B be upgraded later to wireless G and/or bluetooth?
3.) Fastest hard drive this size is the 4200rpm, right?
4.) I would like a very small case for this unit, but since this one has the media slice, is that a quandry? As in, do you get a case to fit the X40 with the media slice, one to fit it without the bay, or do you need two cases??

Thanks,
Andrew
Austin ,TX

ldbobby · #2 Post by **ldbobby** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:06 pm

1) Meh
2) Yes, your wireless nic card can be upgraded to an IBM Intel Wireless B/G or A/B/G... as for bluetooth, that's actually the modem. That of course can also be upgraded, you just need to purchase the 56k Modem/Bluetooth combo card from IBM.
3) So far =/
4) That depends one what you wanna do... if you're gonna need the media slice with you most/all the time, I'd get once case that'll fit both. Just my opinion.

#3 Post by **aamsel** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 11:26 pm

So, would you care to define "Meh" further for me????

Andrew
Austin, TX

ldbobby wrote:1) Meh

#4 Post by **aamsel** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 6:26 am

I thought that the notebook had to be "bluetooth ready" with the appropriate antenna installed. Does the 23826UU have a bluetooth antenna ready to go??
Thank you,
Andrew
Austin, TX

ldbobby wrote:... as for bluetooth, that's actually the modem. That of course can also be upgraded, you just need to purchase the 56k Modem/Bluetooth combo card from IBM.

ldbobby · #5 Post by **ldbobby** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:39 am

"Meh"... I'm not too sure if it's a great deal or not... but hey, it's an IBM =D

Now, that model does NOT have the bluetooth antenna installed already. But you can purchase all the parts (Bluetooth/56k modem card, Bluetooth antenna, and cover stickers to allow the BT LED to show) from IBM and install it yourself.

More info here:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... =bluetooth

ldbobby · #6 Post by **ldbobby** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:40 am

#7 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 1:55 am

Thanks, I think I will just do the simple upgrade to wireless a/b/g.
The upgrade to bluetooth looks like too much of a PITA.
Andrew
Austin, TX

ldbobby wrote:"Meh"... I'm not too sure if it's a great deal or not... but hey, it's an IBM =D

Now, that model does NOT have the bluetooth antenna installed already. But you can purchase all the parts (Bluetooth/56k modem card, Bluetooth antenna, and cover stickers to allow the BT LED to show) from IBM and install it yourself.

More info here:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... =bluetooth

Ordered an X40....questions.

Ordered an X40....questions.

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