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    Wireless Card. Which one to take?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by apropo73, May 21, 2006.

  1. apropo73

    apropo73 Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are two possibilities for WiFi - Dell wireless g card and Intel a/g one. What device would you, guys, advise to take?
     
    apropo73, May 21, 2006
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  2. Unreal

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    The Intel card is much better from what i've read, so l wouldn't even consider dell's wifi card.
     
    Unreal, May 21, 2006
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    There are quite a few topics about which wifi card to get. Take a few minutes and review them - I'm certain you'll get the answers you are looking for.
     
    kegobeer, May 21, 2006
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  4. Mysticales

    Mysticales Notebook Evangelist

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    ALOT of topics actually.

    Let me point out the mains.

    Intel is claims to be better on your battery life and ability to grow with future networks. PLUS it can do A, B and G, not bad. However the bigger ability is said that its more linux friendly.

    Dell will do the job just as well, no issues. Just doesnt have the A band nor is it that easy to get it working in Linux.

    So depends on YOU. Are you a hardcore traveler? Hotspot Wifi access? Lan party player? At work Wifi user. If so, get Intel.

    If your a basic user with basic wifi needs, go dell.
     
    Mysticales, May 21, 2006
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  5. apropo73

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    Thanx for your answers!
     
    apropo73, May 21, 2006
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    Heh so which one did you go with?
     
    Mysticales, May 21, 2006
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    Intel, I think. For additional 23$ i'll get more functionality, though my demands for the WiFi are pretty basic.
     
    apropo73, May 22, 2006
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    The intel card is better and the user interface is good
     
    gridtalker, May 22, 2006
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    I got the dell card and it is definitely not as good as the intel one. I know becuase I had a chance to test out another machine with the intel card at the same locations, and it picked up more networks and received the signal stronger than dell.

    Is there any way to change the cards out yourself? Alternatively, can I buy a new card that fits the expresscard slot?
     
    cacoast, May 23, 2006
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  10. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    I will go with Intel card as well, but anyone knows which one is better between Intel card vs Atheros card overall?
     
    skywalker, May 23, 2006
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    Would one benefit of the Dell card, over the Intel, be afterburner (802.11g+) compapatibility?
     
    trojan, Jun 15, 2006
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