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    Dell wireless card , is it good ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by invis, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. invis

    invis Newbie

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    I heard that Dell wireless card may be not compatible with many network ,and it catches signal weakly , how do you think ?
     
    invis, Sep 29, 2007
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    I have an Inspiron 8600 and and Inspiron 1520. Both have the Dell wireless module.

    The card in the newer 1520 model has a lot lot better range than the 8600 model. The 8600 model is worse than the HP models I've used also.

    So if your getting a new Dell, I don't think the wireless card is an issue.
     
    dlwester, Sep 29, 2007
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  3. Digiti

    Digiti Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been using the Dell wireless 802.11n 1500 WLAN for almost a year on my 1505 inspiron with no problems.
     
    Digiti, Sep 29, 2007
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  4. invis

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    Hey , is it worth I pay for wireless N card , I dont think signals can peak that fast
     
    invis, Sep 29, 2007
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    star882 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you're using 64 bit, the Intel card is a better choice.
     
    star882, Sep 29, 2007
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  6. invis

    invis Newbie

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    Should I pay for CPU T7500 or T7300 is enough ? , just 200mhz more ,

    ah , is there much difference between T2xxx , T5xxx , T7xxx series ?
     
    invis, Sep 29, 2007
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    kevanio09 Notebook Enthusiast

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    t7300 is fine, it is the sweet spot, no point paying more for 200mhz
     
    kevanio09, Sep 29, 2007
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    mtylerjr Notebook Deity

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    The wireless-N card also has considerably greater range than the other cards, even for non Wireless-N networks. (acording to my experience, and the dell technician who came to work on my laptop)
     
    mtylerjr, Sep 29, 2007
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  9. steveeb

    steveeb Notebook Guru

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    Go for the 7300. It's plenty fast and should keep you for a few years.
     
    steveeb, Sep 29, 2007
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