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    Where are the 802.11n thinkpads

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jfgdckkuu, Oct 29, 2006.

  1. jfgdckkuu

    jfgdckkuu Notebook Guru

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    I cant seem to find any thinkpads on the US or Canadian Sites with available 802.11n wireless cards, any ideas?
     
    jfgdckkuu, Oct 29, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Put in one of your own. Why would you want to though? Support is spotty, the cards are expensive as are the routers. Wait until it becomes a standard then upgrade.
     
    vespoli, Oct 29, 2006
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  3. lappy486portable

    lappy486portable Notebook Evangelist

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    I dont understand what all the fuss s about 802.11N. I mean how can it possibly get any faster than 54mbs. I mean 300mbs, who would need that much speed.
     
    lappy486portable, Oct 29, 2006
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    comptr Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you are streaming HD Content to your tv through wireless it is going to be great.
     
    comptr, Oct 29, 2006
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  5. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    You can stream 720P over a 802.11b network. You are only looking at about 500-700KB/s for that kinda traffic in mpeg4 format. 1080P would be pushing it on B, and would be on the low end of a G network capabilities.

    I see the biggest gain with transferring full files, possibly better response with less latency, and hopefully better range.
     
    dietcokefiend, Oct 30, 2006
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