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    Wireless Options for e430

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by geralds34, Apr 27, 2012.

  1. geralds34

    geralds34 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking at ordering an E430, and there are several wireless adapter options. Laptop will be used at university. Is it worth the upgrade to a Centrino Adapter?

    Options are:
    Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters [​IMG] Help me decide


    1. ThinkPad 1x1 b/g/n

    2. [add $20.00]
      ThinkPad b/g/n Wireless BT Combo (1x1 BGN & BT4.0)

    3. [add $20.00]
      Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (2x2 BGN & BT4)

    4. [add $40.00]
      ThinkPad a/b/g/n Wireless BT Combo (2x2 ABGN & BT4.0)
     
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    For $20 I would upgrade to the Intel, btw, I ordered an E430 last week when it popped up and today got an email saying it's delayed several weeks. If you need a laptop in a hurry, I'd consider buying from a retailer that has it in stock (some do, check Google Shopping).
     
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    geralds34 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which options did you go for?
    Did you upgrade the warranty or take think pad protection?

    I am ordering as grad present for my niece, so as long as she has it before Aug, she is happy.
     
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    I did not make many upgrades, to be honest I'm just ordering it to review it for a website I run, and I'm curious to tinker with anything new from Lenovo.

    Nonetheless, I don't think I'd order extra protection given the E430 is pretty cheap and an extra warranty would be a good percentage of the cost. Use an American Express or Discover Card to order and you'll automatically get an extra year of coverage matched by the credit card company, in effect a 2-year warranty gratis.
     
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