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    Wich wireless card should I get...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KrazyTrucka, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. KrazyTrucka

    KrazyTrucka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I want to purchase the new Inspiron 1420 laptop but I'm hesitating between these 2 wireless cards (available canadian options ):

    -Intel J 3945 802.11 a/g Mini-card

    or

    -Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card

    Wich one should I get?
     
    KrazyTrucka, Jul 7, 2007
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  2. Mat Dope

    Mat Dope Notebook Consultant

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    i would go for the N i think its worth the extra 25? it should give you better range and speed.
     
    Mat Dope, Jul 7, 2007
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  3. KrazyTrucka

    KrazyTrucka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Even if it's not a Intel card?
     
    KrazyTrucka, Jul 7, 2007
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  4. jacksonian

    jacksonian Notebook Enthusiast

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    I definitely vote for the N.
     
    jacksonian, Jul 7, 2007
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  5. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    As far as I've used N then its pretty much been a bad experience. But this what like 6 months ago. It might have improved since then. I haven't ever used this card though.
     
    Syndrome, Jul 7, 2007
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  6. jkim

    jkim Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    vote N

    its backwards compatible with b/g
     
    jkim, Jul 7, 2007
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  7. typhoon_spanky

    typhoon_spanky Notebook Guru

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    There is no reason not to get the N Card unless you are installing linux for say the very first time and don't knw how to deal with ndiswrapper and such.
     
    typhoon_spanky, Jul 7, 2007
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  8. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Well, price too.

    Basically, the N will have better range, and the Intel card will have better Linux compatibility.
     
    swarmer, Jul 7, 2007
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  9. Undsputed

    Undsputed Notebook Evangelist

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    Go with N...when combined with an N router, it greatly enhances the signal over the old G signal laptops. That means your laptop works from farther away and the speed should be enhanced as well. Given the cost to obtain the N card isn't that much higher, it's worth the upgrade. It sort of gives you some future proofing too.
     
    Undsputed, Jul 7, 2007
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  10. goose

    goose Notebook Consultant

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    After doing alot of searching and reading on this forum, I choose the Intel Mini-card.
     
    goose, Jul 7, 2007
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