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    Thinkpad X220 Wireless Options

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by teddyc27, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. teddyc27

    teddyc27 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to order an X220. I was wondering what wireless NIC to pick? I don't need high wireless speed and I do not want to spend any extra if I don't have to. Which is better between 1 and 2?

    Thanks

    Teddy

    1. Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000

    2. ThinkPad b/g/n

    3. Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)

    4. Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
     
    teddyc27, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    In practical terms probably not much.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 19, 2011
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    darthhen Notebook Geek

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    charlieo asked the same question here http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/571369-x220-wifi-options.html as well.

    Basically, if you're planning to share files within your home network, get the 62xx. Otherwise, Wireless-N 1000 is good enough.

    My current laptop came with the Wireless-N 1000, but then I found out that the speeds are too slow to do anything useful within my home network. So I had to upgrade it.
     
    darthhen, Apr 19, 2011
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