Dell wireless cards and Intel wireless cards.

It seems to me that most people buying the M17x are getting the Intel wireless card. Is it more reliable or better in any way? I've used a Dell wireless card and I have noticed anything bad about it (post Vista anyways ). Does anyone have any insight as to whether or not this extra money is worth it? I'm on a budget and would rather get the Dell card assuming it's reliable.

 

I have not had any issues with the AW1510 card which was offered on the M17x R1. The AW1520 replaced it I believe. While I have not had issues with it, my preference has always been Intel.

 

Thanks, I'll save what little money I can and stay with the Dell/Alienware cards. If I'm ever doing serious gaming I can just use ethernet. +1

 

You'll be fine. I typically connect over wireless @ home and have no issues with gaming.

 

This is the sort of thing that makes me confused lol. I just don't get why people prefer the Intel if the Dell is fine.

 

I don't know about the current offering of Dell wireless cards but in the days of the M1530 with the Dell 1505 N card there were reports of poor reception.

Honestly, If I have a choice I'll pick Intel.

 

If that's the case, I'll just research specific Dell cards when I'm going to buy. The one I have in my M1530 is the G card which seems fine.

 

The issue back then was with the N cards.