My laptop is a "pseudo" Centrino...

[simms]

Originally posted by: HN

Originally posted by: simms

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: simms
I guess, but the wifif is still part of the system, just IBM's dual-band a/b instead of just Intel's b.

It doesn't matter. The wifi has to be built in to the motherboard for it to qualify as centrino.

Actually that's not the case.

Centrino is a three part package - Pentium M, chipset, and wi-fi product. Intel wi-fi is typically provided in the form of a mini PCI card, many vendors offer alternative cards for people who want a lower cost/higher feature set. It is not built into the motherboard in any way, & can be removed like any mini PCI device.

A non intel Wi-fi card will lose you the "Centrino" title but who gives a flying crap. I can't stand stickers. You can have the Centrino sticker off of mine if you want it.

Viper GTS

Thanks, that's what I was trying to say but my right hand just had surgery so I can't type that much. It has wifi, just not intel branded wifi.

and, therefore, it does not qualify for the centrino label.

Thanks, capt. obvious. If you read the OP, I know that already...

 

[HN]

Originally posted by: simms

Originally posted by: HN

Originally posted by: simms

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: simms
I guess, but the wifif is still part of the system, just IBM's dual-band a/b instead of just Intel's b.

It doesn't matter. The wifi has to be built in to the motherboard for it to qualify as centrino.

Actually that's not the case.

Centrino is a three part package - Pentium M, chipset, and wi-fi product. Intel wi-fi is typically provided in the form of a mini PCI card, many vendors offer alternative cards for people who want a lower cost/higher feature set. It is not built into the motherboard in any way, & can be removed like any mini PCI device.

A non intel Wi-fi card will lose you the "Centrino" title but who gives a flying crap. I can't stand stickers. You can have the Centrino sticker off of mine if you want it.

Viper GTS

Thanks, that's what I was trying to say but my right hand just had surgery so I can't type that much. It has wifi, just not intel branded wifi.

and, therefore, it does not qualify for the centrino label.

Thanks, capt. obvious. If you read the OP, I know that already...

oy vey. let me type it out for you: don't splurge on the $5 label.

 

[EatSpam]

$5 for a sticker? Uh...no.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I put those stickers everywhere but on my PC. Best one was the "Intel Inside" on VW TDI engine shroud, the VW mechanic got a big kick out of it.