Getting a computer for son for holidays, will this work with the wifi that we currently have? It says bluetooth. I am not puter savy.
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Yes, it has wifi, which is for wireless internet. It also boasts bluetooth, which allows wireless connection to bluetooth devices such as keyboard, mouse, cell phone, etc.
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The HP Pavillion P7-1235 has builtin WiFi. Works very easily ! It has a small icon in lower right hand tray that looks like a bar chart. It can see all available WiFi connections, you choose which to connect.
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Yes. It has wifi - In fact, it has wireless N - which means it's FAST- all wifi works with all wifi - yes it will work with your current wireless router. We call this in the tech world backwards/forwards compatibility - all wifi works with all wifi (to keep it really simple). I won't go into the differences between B,G, and N because for a non-tech, it doesn't matter. Know that it's good and smile :-). In ADDITION to that, it ALSO has Bluetooth. It's a great computer (I own it)- it will be great for most video games if your son likes to play computer games. In fact, this computer is faster than some so called "gaming computers" I saw advertised. This is like a new Lexus LS400 that will beat an old mustang- it may not say GT on the side but it's fast. Your son will likely love it (if he doesn't want a laptop instead). The Bluetooth will be good for wireless headphones and wireless keyboards and things like that should you want to take advantage that capability. So.. Bluetooth: For wireless keyboards/mice etc, wireless stereo headphones (this is called A2DP). It does other things too but I don't want to add confusion by saying too much. Wifi: connects you to the internet - this one has the faster wifi called 802.11N. It doesn't matter though- it will connect to any router you have- you don't have to go buy a new wireless N router. This computer has both Bluetooth AND wifi which makes it GOOD. The Bluetooth changes nothing about how you will connect to the internet- same as before. Regards, Chris MCTS, Linux + , Novell CLA, LPIC-1
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I have found the computer works with the wifi that I have and I am very happy with the performance. I use it for my work. It is fast and user friendly which is great because I am not very computer savvy myself.
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It works independent of your computer, so to me no reason why it should not work. If you plan to use it wirelessly, be sure to read the setup instructions carefully. I did not and it took too long to set it up due to my error.
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The laptop has bluetooth. But I don't use bluetooth so I'm not really sure about that part
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I'm not sure why you would want to use bluetooth? You can set it up with your wifi at home and you can can set it up securely away from home and use it.
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I went under the area where you connect wifi at the bottom of the screen and selected connect Bluetooth device. Follow set up from there. Hope that's helpful.
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In a system like this wi-fi would be useless. It has Bluetooth capabilities, and because of how large and how powerful the system is, it would be highly unlikely that this system would ever include a wi-fi connectivity capability.
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I own this laptop and it does not have Bluetooth. It does have Windows 8.1 which is a huge downside to ownership.
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Tara, my son's computer had no wifi until I purchased this little usb thingamajig. It worked very well with my router and current provider, and it is still working. I hope that helps!
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No, just look for the general bluetooth drivers for your computer and it'll work fine.
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Generally, people use this computer wirelessly. You spend about $20 and get the bluetooth/WiFi card. However, if wireless isn't available: search Amazon for USB ethernet adapter. Buy one and connect directly. You can do this for Bluetooth also for a total of two USB adapters, but now you're down to one USB! You may want to buy a USB mini-hub. Yikes.
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My question as well. I would be all over this one even without Bluetooth or the backlit keyboard if there were more reviews. Now there is a second review but it's for the guy's client, and contributes nothing. I want to hear feedback about the wifi card's connectivity issues, if any.
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It more about the OS than the computer itself. I know it works with Windows 7. I have only used it with a USB cable, not the WiFi.
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Try the ethernet with any laptop, if it works then it should give you the wifi with this device ;p
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It works with iTunes, so those devices should be fine. The blue tooth speaker will only play one speaker at a time, the WiFi ones will play in multiples. They work across the room, you don't have to be right next to it.
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hey there, sorry for the late response. the bluetooth adapter will install successfully without internet. congrats on being a writer.
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Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a third party wifi connection app; if you are using a third party app, try using the built in setting. Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a... » Read More Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a third party wifi connection app; if you are using a third party app, try using the built in setting. « Show Less
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Either check your mSATA slot to see what's compatible with it (better) or check the list of compatible devices for IEEE 6230 802.11n and see if yours is listed?Mine is ASUS NS53SV and it works fine with it. The previous one didn't do Bluetooth and 5 GHz band which was the reason for replacement.