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    Help which networking option ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by PCNewb, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. PCNewb

    PCNewb Notebook Enthusiast

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    802.11b/g WLAN Included in price

    Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN +$25.00

    802.11b/g WLAN and Bluetooth +$25.00


    which do you think is a better option ?
     
    PCNewb, Aug 2, 2008
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  2. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    It depends, will you be using a N connection? Do you use Bluetooth? If no to both then number 1 good choice. That said the upgrade prices seem good.
     
    powerpack, Aug 2, 2008
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    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    For the extra $25 I would go for the AGN. N is the next wifi standard and is already showing a larg improvement over G even in draft status. The bluetooth, while a nice option, is really not necessary.
     
    Dook, Aug 2, 2008
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