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    Differences in Wireless Technology

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BigRemo28, Oct 18, 2005.

  1. BigRemo28

    BigRemo28 Notebook Guru

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    What are the differences in these options for wireless connectivity? Is the Bluetooth technology worth it or do other wireless devices work just as well. Would any of these work fine with my wireless cable internet at home?

    Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)

    Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps)

    Intel® PRO 2915 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards

    Intel® PRO 2200 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards
    The Dell 350 card features the latest Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR technology
     
    BigRemo28, Oct 18, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Any of them will work and you don't need Bluetooth if you're asking this question. Also, you might consider doing a forums search before posting. I posted an answer to a nearly identical question less than 6 hours ago.
     
    Brian, Oct 18, 2005
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  3. BigRemo28

    BigRemo28 Notebook Guru

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    I did the forum search...

    Is it true that the 2200 has a lot of problems like dropping connections?
     
    BigRemo28, Oct 18, 2005
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  4. Amber

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    Some users have had problems with it. Personally I haven't. Considering that Dell only offers those two, the 2200 will work fine.
     
    Amber, Oct 18, 2005
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  5. I23

    I23 Notebook Geek

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    I've been using the 2915 wireless internal for 2 days straight now and it hasnt so much as hiccuped once...thats my 2 pence
     
    I23, Oct 20, 2005
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    I haven't had any problems with my 2200bg, but I know others have.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 20, 2005
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    yeah, the 2915 is great. it seems to get better pickup when compared to a 2200bg in a gateway. so i say get the 2915, you will be impressed with range and strength of the card
     
    ccbr01, Oct 20, 2005
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  8. zoAr

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    The 2915 is excellent; I'm able to roam over the three stories of my house without a single hicup. I constantly recieve stronger signals than my Linksys wireless pci card which fumbles signals and connectivity while in a stationary desktop.
     
    zoAr, Oct 20, 2005
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    NYBOY, Oct 20, 2005
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    lol, try to stick with a specific dell wireless card. Plus that is external.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 20, 2005
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  11. I23

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    ...And internal is the only way to go...23
     
    I23, Oct 21, 2005
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    Huh? You posted a external card and now your saying that cant be an external card and only internal.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 22, 2005
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  13. I23

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    I23, Oct 22, 2005
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    Wow, you really need to stop critizing me! :mad:
    That link is for a EXTERNAL CARD. That means its Outside the laptop
    BigRemo first of all has a dell! He wants a INTERNAL wireless card. Why would he want a different laptop brand card that has to be sticking out of the laptop. What are you getting at I23. I really have lost you because you dont know what your saying. Why do i have to check my lenses?
     
    nickspohn, Oct 22, 2005
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  15. I23

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    NicksPohn, chill out. I thought you were saying that I posted the link to that external.
    I chimmed in supporting my internal.
    No hard feelings m8,
    I23
     
    I23, Oct 22, 2005
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    Ok thankyou, it got confusing for me too. No hard feelings.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 22, 2005
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  17. I23

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    I talk weirdly. It gets me all the time :p
     
    I23, Oct 23, 2005
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    I23, Oct 23, 2005
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