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    Difference among these wireless cards?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Equiether, May 13, 2008.

  1. Equiether

    Equiether Notebook Guru

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    Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
    Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
    Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Mini-Card

    These are some of my options for the xps M1330, but I really don't know the difference among them. Can anyone help elucidate the differences among them?
     
    Equiether, May 13, 2008
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    of the wireless cards mentioned, the 3945 has the best range and signal strength.
    The 1395 is rather old, and I wonder why Dell still offers it.
    In general, the Intel wireless cards stay connected longer, and have greater connectivity than dell truemobile cards.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, May 14, 2008
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  3. star882

    star882 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just go for Intel. They also offer great 64-bit support.
     
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