Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message

3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

Performance, hardware, software, general buying and gaming discussion..
Post Reply
Message
Author
czatlantis
Posts: 32
Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:39 pm
Location: Brno, Czech Republic

3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

#1 Post by czatlantis » Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:03 am

Hello, I want to buy 3G modem for my X220i Tablet. I know I have to buy correct model number but can I just buy generic Ericsson F5521gw or I have to buy some version "Ericsson F5521gw for Lenovo"? I mean if they are rebranded from lenovo and have different firmware or some identificator compared to regular Ericsson F5521gw I can buy much cheaper off ebay.
I dont want to modify BIOS
Thanks
Top
RealBlackStuff
Admin Emeritus
Admin Emeritus
Posts: 24727
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
Location: Loch Garman, Éire

Re: 3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

#2 Post by RealBlackStuff » Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:57 am

If you don't want a modified BIOS, then you HAVE to buy wifi parts with a Lenovo P/N or FRU.
Anything else will most likely not work.
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
Top
czatlantis
Posts: 32
Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:39 pm
Location: Brno, Czech Republic

Re: 3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

#3 Post by czatlantis » Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:07 pm

So they are not only rebranded but also have modified firmware? Can anybody confirm that? Because they are like 3 times more expensive and that is too much for me...
Top
twistero
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 852
Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:25 am
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Contact:
Contact twistero

Re: 3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

#4 Post by twistero » Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:15 pm

They have at least different VID and PID, and possibly different firmware.
X60 tablet 6363-P3U, 3GB ram, 128GB SanDisk Extreme SSD, SXGA+ screen, Intel 6300
T61 Frankenpad in 15 inch T60 body, UXGA LED-lit AFFS LCD, T9300, 6GB RAM, NVidia NVS140m, Intel 6205, 128GB Crucial M4 SSD, 1TB HGST HDD + eBay caddy in Ultrabay
701c butterfly, 75MHz 486DX4, 40MB ram, 1GB CF card
Top
RealBlackStuff
Admin Emeritus
Admin Emeritus
Posts: 24727
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
Location: Loch Garman, Éire

Re: 3G modem - use generic or rebranded Lenovo?

#5 Post by RealBlackStuff » Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:27 pm

Why do you think they came up with a modded BIOS?
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
Top
Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 29 guests