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No WiFi In 'Grantsdale' Chipset

Posted by timothy on from the better-to-sell-it-separately dept.

bizpile writes "A company spokesman confirmed Friday, Intel has decided not to enable the wireless access-point functionality in its 'Grantsdale" chipset. Intel decided not to include this feature because of the proliferation of cheap wireless access points. Spokesman Dan Snyder said, 'So many wireless APs are out there, and they're essentially free" when purchased in conjunction with DSL or cable service from an ISP. The company may still develop a custom chipset to re-enable the WiFi functionality if a large customer requests it. Also, their Centrino plans and production will be unchanged."

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  1. large? by LBArrettAnderson · · Score: 4, Funny

    The company may still develop a custom chipset to re-enable the WiFi functionality if a large customer requests it.

    7'2" 300 lbs... do I count?

    1. Re:large? by pyrrhonist · · Score: 4, Funny
      7'2" 300 lbs... do I count?

      We're sorry, you must be at least this* high to re-enable the WiFi.
      Please come again when you are taller.

      - The Management

      * - 7'3"

      --
      Show me on the doll where his noodly appendage touched you.
  2. Good by TheFlyingGoat · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is a good thing. There's little reason to enable wi-fi in the chipset, and this eliminates the chance that something will be wrong with it. This means fewer patches and a more stable system.

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