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    what is the difference between Thinkpad wireless and Intel's?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by phoenix345435, Nov 6, 2005.

  1. phoenix345435

    phoenix345435 Newbie

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    Is the ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi Wireless II any better than Intel's (like 2200 BG or 2915 ABG) or not? What is the difference between them?
     
    phoenix345435, Nov 6, 2005
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    duffyanneal Notebook Deity

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    Lenovo offers both cards. Sometimes it's hard to determine which one a particular model is configured with. Anyways, the first card you mentioned is an Atheros card. The Atheros is generally accepted as a better card than the Intel solution. Many, including myself, have suffered from unstable and erratic performance from the Intel solutions. Personally, I've had alot of problems interfacing with a Cisco network (work) with the Intel cards. The Atheros client software plays better with my work network. You may notice alot of posts from people saying that they have slow and/or erratic connections with the Intel solutions. This is a well known issue.
     
    duffyanneal, Nov 7, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I havent had any problems with mine, but I know others have.
     
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    Thanks a lot. I had been afraid that the Thinkpad's was not as good as Intel's. Now I see.
     
    phoenix345435, Nov 7, 2005
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