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    Upgrading the wireless card on my I6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wella, Apr 20, 2007.

  1. wella

    wella Notebook Consultant

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    So I'm getting my wireless card Dell 1390 replaced on my laptop (due to connection problems). I think I'll upgrade to one of the following:

    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N or

    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless

    Any thoughts about which one is better? (the next gen card costs $10 more but is it better?)
     
    wella, Apr 20, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    If you use the next generation card with a normal router (A/B/G), then it will most likely perform the same as the Intel one. But, in the future, if you decide to purchase a .n router, then that particular card will be better. For $10, I would go with the new generation card.
     
    Zero, Apr 20, 2007
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  3. wella

    wella Notebook Consultant

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    yeah I think I'll go with the next gen card.. it seems to be more future proof than the other one..... thanks for the info zero..
     
    wella, Apr 20, 2007
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    grape8pe Notebook Guru

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    Where are you purchasing the Intel Next-Gen wireless card from? I'm looking at upgrading mine too.
     
    grape8pe, Apr 22, 2007
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