05-27-2020, 02:46 PM
There is a chance that we will see additional, internal expansion cards based off the 4 x lanes of PCIe.
For example, this one may be suitable for the LoRA or RTL-SDR modules, (but, I did no research...);
WiFi 6 for the Pinebook Pro
The subject was for new WiFi standards. Other, (more expensive), laptops use a MiniPCIe or M.2 slot for their WiFi card. This has 3 effects;
But, for our Pinebook Pros, it's better to reduce cost, and use a reasonable WiFi chip at the time of design. (Which is months before manufacture.)
For example, this one may be suitable for the LoRA or RTL-SDR modules, (but, I did no research...);
WiFi 6 for the Pinebook Pro
The subject was for new WiFi standards. Other, (more expensive), laptops use a MiniPCIe or M.2 slot for their WiFi card. This has 3 effects;
- Pass the buck on certification to the module maker
- Allow different WiFi modules to be used for different markets or cost brackets
- Increasing the cost, (because of this flexibility)
But, for our Pinebook Pros, it's better to reduce cost, and use a reasonable WiFi chip at the time of design. (Which is months before manufacture.)
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Arwen Evenstar
Princess of Rivendale
Arwen Evenstar
Princess of Rivendale