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    Wireless N

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dwjlee, Apr 13, 2007.

  1. dwjlee

    dwjlee Notebook Consultant

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    Those of you that have ordered the Thinkpad Wireless ABGN card, can you share your thoughts. In the real world, is N as fast as what the publications are saying? And also, how is the wireless performance when using with a G router. Anything to help my decide if I should get the ABGN card. Thanks
     
    dwjlee, Apr 13, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    An ABGN card + G routers means only getting G speeds at best. Real world N speeds are not attained at normal distances. Then again, most maximum speed ratings are hard to achieve when you are away from your router. If you own a pre/draft-N router, it is worth you money to invest in an ABGN card.
     
    Gautam, Apr 13, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    One other point is if all you are doing is internet, it's probably not worth it.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 14, 2007
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