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    Wireless G-Card & Intel Next Gen Wireless-N-Mini Card differences

    Discussion in 'HP' started by evanj76, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. evanj76

    evanj76 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am preparing to customize to order a dv4t and was wondering, what exactly is the difference between the Wireless G Card option and the Intex Next Gen Wireless-N-Mmini card option? Is it worth it to upgrade to the Next Gen version?
     
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  2. uncming

    uncming Notebook Consultant

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    Two different technologies. G is the current mainstream (up to 54 mbps) but N is the coming technology, currently in draft, probably finalized by 2009. N offers up to 300 mbps if connected to a N router

    If you have the few extra dollars, go for N, since N is backwards compatible to G routers. Just be aware that when the final revision is out, you'll likely have to update drivers/bios so that you can get the full benefits of N.
     
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