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    S7XXX wireless option, which one is better?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by mizzgirl, Sep 17, 2005.

  1. mizzgirl

    mizzgirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection 2915ABG (Tri-mode 802.11 a/b/g)

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    Atheros Super AG® wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g)

    I don't get the difference, and which do you recommend and why?

    Thanks!
     
    mizzgirl, Sep 17, 2005
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    turntable Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I believe most would suggest to go with the Atheros. The intel seems to consume more power. There are a lot of posts in the forums about issues with the intel connections. Ive only heard good things about the Atheros.
     
    turntable, Sep 17, 2005
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    Athernos supposed to have better range.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 17, 2005
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    mizzgirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    i thought so, but i've been reading that there's a lot of problems... screen/batt etc with the S7020 D. what is up with that? should i be concern?
     
    mizzgirl, Sep 17, 2005
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    margus1000 Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Atheros is better choice, i tried Intel too but Atheros can better pass trough obstructions (walls and so on).
    Problems with S7020 ? I have one and never met any (maybe just lucky ;)
     
    margus1000, Sep 17, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Atheros, it's been asked several times, do a search if you need more support as to why it's better.
     
    Brian, Sep 17, 2005
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  7. martin5kh

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    You won't go wrong with Atheros. My S7020 came in only with Intel because Canada doesn't offer S7020 with Atheros. Intel gave me lots of problems and very weak signal! So i went ahead to order a so-called the best Atheros card from ebay.

    You might want to take a look: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZgaragesale125QQhtZ-1
     
    martin5kh, Sep 18, 2005
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