Adding bluetooth card to Inspiron 6000

Question

When I ordered my Inspiron I didn't order a bluetooth card because I didn't think I would have a need. I just got an Axim so I'd like to add a card to use with that. I've found two different part numbers that claim to work in the Inspiron 6000: X5166 and W9242 - anyone know if they both work?

boppo · Answer

I ordered the w9242 which is version 2.0. very easy to install 11.95 plus shipping.

Curious007 · Answer

Thanks for that info! I'm from Canada and I was just quoted $59 for an X5166 - I'll look into the W9242....thanks

cmoya · Answer

Why not just get the Dell internal bluetooth card for the 6000 and install it yourself? It's a user-upgradeable part... see here for yourself...

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From what I hear it's also very inexpesive (like $15 or something).

Check out this thread for more info:
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_upgrade&message.id=45247&query.id=131355#M45247

boppo · Answer

and that is what the W9242 card is.

LtLeary · Answer

Dang!  Dell just charged me $110.94 ($99 for the card and 11.94 for tax and shipping) for the TrueMobile 350!!! Just don't tell them it is for an iXPS and maybe you'll get the cheaper price!

whoha · Answer

Yea I just bought the Truemobile 350 on e-bay.  Cost $16 +shipping.

LtLeary · Answer

This thread is way too depressing!! It goes to show it pays to shop around.

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Adding bluetooth card to Inspiron 6000

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