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    Wifi Link 4965 better than 5100?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by GuanYu, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. GuanYu

    GuanYu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I read this somewhere earlier and it surprised me a little ... is the old 4965 really better than the 5100?
     
    GuanYu, Aug 11, 2008
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    stewie, Aug 11, 2008
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  3. GuanYu

    GuanYu Notebook Enthusiast

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    then 2 questions:

    1) Are wireless cards easily changed?

    2) Is there a noticeable upgrade between the 5300 and 5100?
     
    GuanYu, Aug 11, 2008
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    1. Depends on the laptop model, I've seen a few that are not too hard to change.

    2. I'm not sure, but I'd assume the 5300 being 3x3 will have a more significant change from the 5100 being 1x2 than from the 4965.
     
    stewie, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. Lord Egregious

    Lord Egregious Notebook Evangelist

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    That sucks. I guess I should have looked into that before I bought my laptop. I just assumed that the 5100 would be good.
     
    Lord Egregious, Aug 11, 2008
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