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    Dell Wireless 1505 vs Intel Next Gen Wireless

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zvcomputers, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. zvcomputers

    zvcomputers Newbie

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    Can someone please post a review or their reasons of why one is better than the other. Ive been looking forever and can't find out any information regarding which one is better. Thanks
     
    zvcomputers, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. Hawkshark

    Hawkshark Notebook Consultant

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    Get the Intel "Next Gen Wireless" which is actually the Intel 4965. The Intel 4965 uses 3 antenna's whereas the dell 1505 only uses 2. The greater number of antennas allows the 4965 to use the full MIMO capabilities of the any highend 802.11n router.
    Also: Broadcom chipset on the Dell card blows.
     
    Hawkshark, Mar 28, 2008
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    nekrosoft13 Notebook Consultant

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    could you post screenshots of Intel driver/Software? does it have someting like sitemonitor? that displays signal strenght, network type, encryption type etc...
     
    nekrosoft13, Mar 28, 2008
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  4. zvcomputers

    zvcomputers Newbie

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    Is the Intel that much better due to speed, distance, or other things??
     
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  5. Sparky 1720

    Sparky 1720 Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought a pair of 4965's off ebay. The 4965 can do channel pairing to get the best possible N speeds but pairing only works in the 5GHZ range because intel things that the 2.4GHZ space is overcrowded.

    What that means (and not just for the Intel card but other hardware as well) is that you need to be sure whatever card you buy for your laptop that the router will support the technology and the way it employees it.

    I have read about people getting top end N speeds with the 4965 and the proper router. Meaning the router can channel pair in the 5GHZ range and has a decent processor so it has enough muscle to do the work.

    Do some research on Wireless N and the intel cards vs routers I think you will be surprised at what companies are selling that they are slapping the N logo on. For instance linksys sells a "low end" N router that doesnt even do 5ghz... pretty useless for the 4965 card if you wanted top speeds.
     
    Sparky 1720, Mar 28, 2008
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  6. zvcomputers

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    Anyone else???
     
    zvcomputers, Apr 1, 2008
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  7. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sounds like the Intel card is the way to go.

    Which wireless routers pair up nicely with this card?
     
    SoundsGood, Apr 1, 2008
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  8. Sparky 1720

    Sparky 1720 Notebook Consultant

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    I have read that a properly configured WRT600N from linksys can yield 270 MB when everything is configured correctly. Like channel pairing in 5ghz rangs and WPA 2
     
    Sparky 1720, Apr 1, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Don't get the 1505 ... crappy card.

    There are only 2 sets of drivers on Dell's website ... and neither of them work for me.
     
    millermagic, Apr 1, 2008
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  10. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wow, that thing is pretty expensive.
     
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    Sparky 1720 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, bleeding edge always is. Look around for refurbs they can usually be had for less than $200
     
    Sparky 1720, Apr 1, 2008
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