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    SXPS 16 - What's the difference between these Wireless Cards?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by SirDarren, May 18, 2010.

  1. SirDarren

    SirDarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    No idea what either one means to be honest. I'm guessing the Intel is superior range or something? I want the best so please advise!

    Thank you! :)
     
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    SirDarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just noticed the "N" after the Intel one!

    That's for like N Networks or something right?

    I have an N1 router, so go with that? :)
     
    SirDarren, May 18, 2010
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    Probably your best bet. The Intel is actually probably a lot better, because it supports Wireless N that means it has 3 MIMO antennas which improves range and throughput significantly. I believe the Intel supports upto 450Mbps transfer rates even. The Dell though is G only which maxes out at 54Mbps and can't connect to N networks, doesn't have MIMO usually, and probably only has 2 antennas. Intel also has way better drivers.
     
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