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    Vista, 802.11n et al

    Discussion in 'HP' started by athreya, Oct 10, 2006.

  1. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    Will HP:
    1. Allow a free/ reasonably priced upgrade to the Vista.
    2. Why isnt 802.11n included?

    ibm's new widescreen T andZ due soon, have both!
     
    athreya, Oct 10, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Supposedly Microsoft has some sort of upgrade package for manufacturers to sell. So, HP might join in & offer the same.

    802.11n is not finilazied yet. What Dell and other manufacturers are selling are just the draft spec 802.11n devices. The final spec can still change and potentially make draft n devices useless.
     
    miner, Oct 10, 2006
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    802.11n is a joke...we have TONS of issues at work where I'm an intern. We've reverted back to 802.11g for all needs wireless.

    Maybe when the spec is finalized, but I won't touch N until then.
     
    Greg, Oct 10, 2006
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  4. nx6288

    nx6288 Notebook Geek

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    Isn't Asus guranteeing a upgrade to the finalized "n" if you buy their draft n cards before christmas?
     
    nx6288, Oct 10, 2006
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  5. ajfink

    ajfink Notebook Deity

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    I believe Intel is including 802.11n in their Santa Rosa based Centrino, correct?
     
    ajfink, Oct 11, 2006
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