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    802.11b/g WLAN or Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by PCNewb, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. PCNewb

    PCNewb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got no idea on any of those, which got faster and better connection?

    802.11b/g WLAN or Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
     
    PCNewb, Jul 29, 2008
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which notebook(s)? The 802.11b/g card could be anything, but I'm betting Broadcom anyway.

    Between both, I've gotten better signal strength from the Broadcom cards, even though they are not favored by many.
     
    R4000, Jul 29, 2008
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    Its a dv4t series(802.11b/g WLAN) and a dv2700t Special Edition(Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection)
     
    PCNewb, Jul 29, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Usually the Intel cards have the best range and best connectivity. I have a 3945 abg card and it is wonderful, it is much more powerful than the ones I have used in other laptops. The 4965bgn is also a good card, and I think it has even a better range than the 3945.

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    K-TRON, Jul 29, 2008
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  5. R4000

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    They both offer Broadcom cards. For battery life, the 3945ABG wins (but you are comparing two unrelated models).
     
    R4000, Jul 29, 2008
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    i just want know which networking is better.. i guess 3945ABG.
     
    PCNewb, Jul 29, 2008
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    As I said, most will say the 3945ABG. In my case, it was the opposite against every b/g Broadcom I've owned (6).
     
    R4000, Jul 29, 2008
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