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    Intel (633AN.HMWWB) Centrino Ultimate-N 6300

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by bigun08, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. bigun08

    bigun08 Notebook Consultant

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    Intel (633AN.HMWWB) Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
    I was wondering if anyone has used one of these.. I just got one and was looking a the reviews some posted for the 6200 and before I tried I want to see if anyone has one.. Thanks
     
    bigun08, Feb 22, 2011
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    brndnbrlw Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Ultimate-N 6300 uses 3 wireless antennas (white/gray/black), the 6200 and standard 5120 use 2 antennas (white/black).

    This means you will have to come up with a 3rd antenna for the 6300.

    Specs compared, you wont notice a difference from the 6200 to the 6300. The ONLY benefit I saw from switching from the 5120 to the 6200 was in range and signal strength, no difference in transfer rates.

    Just FYI.

    :)
     
    brndnbrlw, Feb 25, 2011
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    djjosherie Notebook Consultant

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    I was gonna post my own topic (and probably will) reviewing it.

    My Dell 1520 would lock under random load, so I figured what the hell and got the 6300.

    I could of SWORE the m11x had the 3 antennas, but does not. I got it this morning and installed it as is with only 2 antennas, and signal strength and speeds have increased... Also no more wireless waking up from sleep problems and no more lockups.

    Got it on newegg for under 40 bucks delivered. Worth it.

    Now just to up to 8GB on a good deal and my m11x is pretty much maxed out.
     
    djjosherie, Feb 25, 2011
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  4. bigun08

    bigun08 Notebook Consultant

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    Cool your is the same as mine..
     
    bigun08, Feb 26, 2011
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