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    Difference between 2200 Wireless & 2915 Wireless

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Rando, Apr 16, 2005.

  1. Rando

    Rando Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking at a 9300 to purchase and am trying to figure out the difference between the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 and the 2915 Centrino Mobile Technology. Tried looking in the "Help Me Choose" but that was no help. What is Centrino Mobile Technology...and is it worth the extra $25?

    Thanks....Rando
     
    Rando, Apr 16, 2005
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  2. monkeykevin

    monkeykevin Notebook Geek

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    The one that cost 25$ more is just like 2200 while 2915 has a/b/g and 2200 has b/g connection which doesnt really natter since not many places uses "a" conetion mainly "g" and some "b"

    "g" is the standard connection for most home user ad office thats 54g Wireless.

    "b" is the OLD standard thats on 11b

    "a" Is the fastest I think but not many places ueses it right now plus it cost more I THINK. I rally dont know much bout"a" but all I know is its faster =P
     
    monkeykevin, Apr 16, 2005
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  3. oracledba

    oracledba Notebook Geek

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    wireless a operates at 5 ghz, b/g operates at 2.4ghz.
    less interference on the a, put performance is the same.

    Dell 9300 * 2.0ghz sonoma * 1gig ram * 256mg nvidia wuxga * xp media center * dvd dual layer * 80gig 5400 * bluetooth * wireless a/b/g *
     
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  4. Rando

    Rando Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys/gals for the info.

    "They call us civilized because we are easy to sneak up on!"
    Chief Dan George in The Outlaw Josey Whales

    Rando
     
    Rando, Apr 16, 2005
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    b and g go further than a though. Speed doesn't really matter unless you're transferring files around your network or are on of the lucky few with a Fiber Optic Internet connection.
     
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    JustJimDelany Notebook Consultant

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    I believe you will also find there is some kind of power saving magic with the Intel chip set. It only runs with the centrino.

    I9300 2.0ghz 1.0gb ram 100gb disk 256MB NVIDIA 6800 dvd rw UXGA Bluetooth Intel WiFi Media Center
     
    JustJimDelany, Apr 16, 2005
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