Aigo's P8860 MID was already a potent, handsome piece of machinery in its factory form, but adding in 3G is like adding melted chocolate to a glazed hot doughnut from Krispy Kreme -- it's just better, even though it's tough to accomplish and potentially harmful to your health. Far-reaching metaphors aside, our pals over at jkkmobile have put together an all-telling 18 minute video that explains how to add 3G HSDPA to this here MID. For seasoned DIYers, the process of opening it up, soldering a mini PCI-e connector / SIM card slot and tossing in a 3G card / antenna won't seem that difficult. For everyone else, we'd recommend watching thrice to make sure your confidence level is at the appropriate position before delving in. Vid's after the break, per usual.
How come darrens the only one posting today especially after he orchestrated all on his lonesome the engadget civil war in the vista article. He obviously isn't British as I previously thought because it's 3:33 in the morning in Britain.
What about Phonecalls --Through--> Skype --Through--> Internet --Through--> 3G --Through-- Unlimited Data Plan ? Then you got them All.. Got it ?? Tic Toc Tic Toc.. Put your mind to work.
It comes with a locked down linux. XP is widely put on it, and the official drivers are soon to be released. As for Vista, I have no idea how JKK managed that feat, as the Aigo comes with 2x2gb flash, which shows up at 1.8gb, and Vista wants 2gb free to install.
Wait how is this modding?? From looking at the pictures of this things insides it seems to be designed for this just that the components aren't in their.
Because soldering Surface mount parts is always difficult. Generally more risky then simply soldering a wire onto a single pad. Otherwise you're right. Both this, the Gigabyte M528 and the SFR or w/e French MID are all from the Compal MID design. That design has a 3g radio on it. Since it is unlikely that any of these companies spent the money to redesign the PCB, it makes sense that the pads would be there. The interesting thing is that not only were the pads there, but the associated passive components to allow that PCIe connection to work were also there. Maybe, Aigo has the intention of releasing a 3G version? Would be easier to add a tooling station to add the 3g radio then to redesign the SMD assembly portion of the manufacturing process.
Thanks Shyam D, always appreciate learned posters like you :) Gives people like me a brief insight into how the fab process works for devices such as these.
JKK is teh chic! Me love jkkmobile! It's one of my faves along with ye ole umpcportal.com and, of course, engadget If you're into the MID/Netbook scene, JKKmobile and umpcportal are the places to read and do research.
A few months after JKK mods a product, the manufacturer often announces that feature will be added. So, it was good to see his Eee PC mods in the past for internal 3G, touch screen, etc...
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posted Oct 25th 2008 11:26PM
How come darrens the only one posting today especially after he orchestrated all on his lonesome the engadget civil war in the vista article. He obviously isn't British as I previously thought because it's 3:33 in the morning in Britain.
What?
how about implant a phone into this thing? I never quite understand why people think wireless internet should be separate on phone and MID/notebook
What about Phonecalls --Through--> Skype --Through--> Internet --Through--> 3G --Through-- Unlimited Data Plan ?
Then you got them All..
Got it ??
Tic Toc Tic Toc.. Put your mind to work.
Or better yet, SIP. Skype has good quality but proprietary is bad.
i dont care about the 3G...i just want lighting that makes my keyboard look gold...
This thing has vista on it? this thing +3g would be awesome
It comes with a locked down linux. XP is widely put on it, and the official drivers are soon to be released. As for Vista, I have no idea how JKK managed that feat, as the Aigo comes with 2x2gb flash, which shows up at 1.8gb, and Vista wants 2gb free to install.
It's not Vista, it is XP with Zune theme.
At the point where I read "mini PCI-e connector" I stopped and said 'wow'. But I love modifying hardware ^^
Nice site, quick and sharp.
But hey guys, you don't need to post comments if you have nothing to say.
Most of the time it's Ok to be just "plain".
You're new to this internet thing, aren't you?
Wait how is this modding?? From looking at the pictures of this things insides it seems to be designed for this just that the components aren't in their.
Because soldering Surface mount parts is always difficult. Generally more risky then simply soldering a wire onto a single pad.
Otherwise you're right. Both this, the Gigabyte M528 and the SFR or w/e French MID are all from the Compal MID design. That design has a 3g radio on it. Since it is unlikely that any of these companies spent the money to redesign the PCB, it makes sense that the pads would be there. The interesting thing is that not only were the pads there, but the associated passive components to allow that PCIe connection to work were also there. Maybe, Aigo has the intention of releasing a 3G version? Would be easier to add a tooling station to add the 3g radio then to redesign the SMD assembly portion of the manufacturing process.
Thanks Shyam D, always appreciate learned posters like you :) Gives people like me a brief insight into how the fab process works for devices such as these.
that video is pretty fuckin pointless
This guy's accent is pro.
JKK is teh chic! Me love jkkmobile! It's one of my faves along with ye ole umpcportal.com and, of course, engadget If you're into the MID/Netbook scene, JKKmobile and umpcportal are the places to read and do research.
A few months after JKK mods a product, the manufacturer often announces that feature will be added. So, it was good to see his Eee PC mods in the past for internal 3G, touch screen, etc...
Actually, it should read 'Far-reaching SIMILES aside... '.
JKKMobile.com is only one person.