supported DV6 maps wifi - update of the BIOS whitelist?

Okay, I'm sure I'm not the only person here who was COMPLETELY dismayed to discover that HP has used a restriction of peripheral BIOS level control in recent laptop, which is a 'white list' models, to support that a limited set of installed models of devices.  Yes, HP has felt the need not only to prevent owners from installing ANY WiFi card of their choice, but to leave the list CLOSELY LIMIT.

I can understand that HP forged relationships with only some WiFi card suppliers like Atheros, Realtek, Ralink, Intel and Broadcom and that for an AMD chipset, there would be prevention of the use of the WiFi Intel cards because... God forbid that the AMD hardware and Intel work together.

But what really gets me crazy it's marks 'allowed' to work on a given computer, the restriction is focused to allow some WiFi cards.  But what about PROGRESS?  Several years later, there are WiFi new cards on the market that offer greater speed.  Even computer owners HP laptop cannot use them because of this application from the "white list"!

WHEN... when is HP going to issue updates the BIOS to at least receive some of the more recent models WiFi card so that users are not left "stuck in 2nd gear?  For my dv6-6145dx, the last BIOS update was late 2011 (F21).  NOTHING SINCE.  I would like to know what HP will provide an update of the BIOS to allow for more cards WiFi in my laptop.

In fact, I would like to introduce THIS plea for HP:

[quote] Expensive laptop computer Hewlett-Packard management team,

I understand your need to promote the business relationships with certain suppliers of material and decided to establish a protocol of 'white list', which prevents a laptop operating during an attempt be used with an "unsupported device"... not because it cannot physically be used, but because there is a BUSINESS DECISION to prevent use.  This isn't a big problem for new laptops, because a card WiFi is most probably one of the most recent technologies and will be sufficient for the owner.

HOWEVER, over time the technology is changing.  I humbly request you need to put a time limit integrated on the use of the white list, or provide a BIOS update about 2 years after that a laptop model was released so that the owner can take advantage of technology device IMPROVED in their computers HP laptop brand.

If HP does not feel it is prudent and esteem that limit the use of the device could entice a customer to buy a NEW laptop to take advantage of the latest technology, then think again.  If I don't see HP no make no effort to resolve this problem, you can bet that my next laptop will be from a vendor who is not called "Hewlett-Packard".

Thank you for your time and your help in this matter. [/ quote]

"If you keep an open mind, life will give you more opportunities."

Hello:

You are right that there are probably many, many, people who share your opinion and your post is the first I've read who is shown in an attitude of respectful and rational, breakdown your frustration.

I generally ignore the ranting and raving messages on it, because nothing I write will count for them.

Perhaps what I write won't matter to you either, but I'm willing to take a chance.

There could be other problems such as regulatory (for example...) SAR - specific absorption rate) that HP has test and validate cards wireless and antenna as a unit systems to meet this criterion, which pourrait (is not) to know why they limit the use of several wireless cards.

http://www.metlabs.com/services/wireless-and-RF-testing/SAR-testing.aspx

While the other laptop MTRS also must follow the same guidelines and do not have to be used in their notebooks wireless cards (I stuck all kinds of WLAN cards in Dells for example), maybe it's how HP addresses the issue.  And we, consumers may be unknowingly breaking the law by installing any old wireless card in our cell phones, if we have not tested SAR that we installed.

However, since it is a forum of consumer to consumer, you're "preaching to the converted."

You can copy and paste your message for the CEO of HP, if at least it is read by an employee of the company, on the link below.

http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/company-information/Executive-Team/CEO-index.html

Best regards

Paul

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