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    Gigabit Ethernet Questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AbN610, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. AbN610

    AbN610 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is gigabit ethernet an important aspect when looking at laptops? Should I reconsider a notebook that has everything I need in it except gigabit ethernet? I will be going to college this fall and don't want to get lower internet speeds by not having gigabit ethernet. Will this even happen? What is the importance of gigabit ethernet? Does it have anything to do with internet speed? Please help ASAP. I will be making my purchase of the Dell e1705 based on this answer.
     
    AbN610, Jun 7, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Gigabit ethernet = 1000 megabits per second.
    Normal ethernet = 100 megabits per second.

    If you are using WIFI, its doesnt matter what you choose, its doesnt have to do with ethernet.

    Does it have to do with internet speed? Well, have you heard of internet speed going 1000 megabits per sec? I havent. Its primary uses to transfer huge files over network with fast speed.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jun 7, 2006
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    There are quite a few replies to your gigabit question on the Dell board.
     
    kegobeer, Jun 7, 2006
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  4. AbN610

    AbN610 Notebook Evangelist

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    yea i saw them..i just thought if i posted in both sections, i would get more answers.
     
    AbN610, Jun 7, 2006
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  5. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    it's called crossposting and it is bad. your other thread is closed.
     
    drumfu, Jun 7, 2006
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