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airport extreme for older powerbooks ?
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junebug630
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Jun 20, 2005, 04:55 PM
 
Hello all,
I have been so desperate for a powerbook that I have even taken to trolling ebay for used ones. I know about the scams, but it doesn't hurt to look, especially at the older models that I can afford. I see many 677mz-800mhz and 1ghz powerbooks that say they have airport (not airport extreme) installed. Can these powerbooks be updated to airport extreme without too much trouble ? Are they 100% compatible ? Thanks in advance.
     
ibook_steve
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Jun 20, 2005, 05:02 PM
 
No, not without a third party 802.11g PC card. The built-in Airport in those machines is 802.11b only.

Steve
     
   
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