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    Will my wireless card choice affect much?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Euphoric, Dec 25, 2007.

  1. Euphoric

    Euphoric Newbie

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    After much research/browsing and help on another part of these forums.. My only indecision is what wireless card I should be putting into my laptop. Will any of these be really that significant in connection?
    They're giving me 5 choices.. this is in a vostro 1500. processor and graphics card upgraded from default.

    Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card [add $29]
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card [Included in Price]
    Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card [add $10]
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card [add $79]
    Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card [add $49]
     
    Euphoric, Dec 25, 2007
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  2. SkeeteRX8

    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    The Intel's give a bit better range from my experience.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Dec 25, 2007
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  3. optomos

    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    The 4965 will run cooler compared to the 3945.
     
    optomos, Dec 26, 2007
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  4. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    I have the Dell-g and it's working fine, no problems so far. *crosses fingers*

    But from what I've heard, Intel cards are less prone to problems. It's a cheap upgrade, so I say go for Intel-a/g.
     
    scythie, Dec 26, 2007
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