X100e options - 3G/GPS and Bluetooth

[Jason404]

There do not seem to be many options available for the X100e.

I want the Bluetooth option, and I have heard that there is a 3G card, with GPS. I would also like that.

Some websites mention a dual-core option, but I cannot see that on the Lenovo site.

But I do not really need more than 2GB of RAM (hopefully on one stick, in case I feel the need to upgrade it later on) and no need for the 250GB HDD, as I will be mostly using it to connect to my Windows Server 2008 R2 terminal server for RemoteApps and files, while at home and through the internet.

I also have about seven spare Windows 7 Professional licences (MAPS subscriber), so Home being supplied is fine too.

So, would it be better for me to buy just the base model and add the cards myself?

Where can I get that G3+GPS card and the Bluetooth card? When are the dual-core versions coming out?

Cheers

[domi]

Where can I get that G3+GPS card and the Bluetooth card?

FWIW, the one I have (2876-27G, Finnish/Swedish model) has 3G+GPS+Bluetooth. I initially thought Bluetooth was missing, until I realized I had to hit Fn+F5 in order to activate it.

[benjs]

The german model (NTT27-GE) has bt+3G+GPS as well.

So far I've had only trouble with support taking ages unlock the 3G modem (there is no Vodafone in Austria and they keep telling me their waiting for the vendor/Qualcomm as well... for weeks, by now) and GPS doesn't seem to work either (getting no fix outdoors after waiting over an hour)... but I'm sure things will figure themselves out at some point.

Bluetooth works like a charm though.

[emtee3511]

Ordered mine several days ago -- already added it to my signature
Didn't add much except bluetooth and 3g ram -- gonna change HDD for SSD -- I really like the IdeaPad S10 I purchased from a forum member and am guessing the X100e will be similar with a trackpoint added (which I really want) but not really sure what I'm getting because I've only seen photos and reviews

[raven3]

the dual core models will most likely be available by the end of Q2 or early Q3. I really, really wish Lenovo could rethink their strategy and offer a core i3 or i5 versions of the x100e, maybe market them as x100s? that would be nice.

I never liked huge clunky laptops. the x100e form factor is perfect.