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    Intel Wireless N card vs Dell 1505

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ckthepilot, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. ckthepilot

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    Which one is better and why?
     
    ckthepilot, Dec 12, 2007
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  2. onlycurious

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    Just get the dell, you don't even know if N will be compatible in the future. Not worth it.
     
    onlycurious, Dec 12, 2007
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  3. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

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    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

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    They are both N cards... Ie. the Dell 1505 is N as well..
     
    praneeth, Dec 12, 2007
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  5. ckthepilot

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    So there isn't much difference except for the branding then?
     
    ckthepilot, Dec 12, 2007
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  6. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

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    I think the Intel is better but I can't seem to find the thread which had me convinced on that..... From what I remember compatibility with devices and better drivers were in favor of the 4965 AGN

    With an evolving standard like Wireless N that's important I think.
     
    praneeth, Dec 12, 2007
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  7. Soulburner

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    On my 1520 the Intel wasn't an option. The Dell 1505 was the only N card available. The other options were none, and Intel 3xxx something a/b/g.
     
    Soulburner, Dec 12, 2007
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  8. surfasb

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    At one point, the supply of 4965N for Dell had gone dry and they became unavailable for two weeks.
     
    surfasb, Dec 12, 2007
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    I would get the intel one. I have the intel n card and it rocks. Dell also has a habbit of releasing maybe one or 2 driver updates and thats it. With intel you can expect atleast a little more in the way of driver support.
     
    majortom1981, Dec 12, 2007
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  10. Soulburner

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    How could one change their Dell N for the Intel N card? Only had the laptop for a couple weeks.
     
    Soulburner, Dec 12, 2007
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