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    Dell Wireless 1520

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by agena, Feb 1, 2010.

  1. agena

    agena Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I've noticed that the Australian version of the Alienware M17x-R2 contains the "Dell Wireless 1520" card as the only option instead of the Intel 6300 Ultimate-N option available in the US.

    Is this card any good? Anyone report any problems/disconnections with it?
     
    agena, Feb 1, 2010
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    No problems that I have seen. At least no problems that are endemic to the card. You will get bad versions of any wireless card from time to time.
     
    gerryf19, Feb 3, 2010
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  3. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    That particular broadcom chipset is very picky. Go with the Intel 6300.
     
    millermagic, Feb 4, 2010
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  4. Glzmo

    Glzmo Notebook Deity

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    Intel any day, 6300 preferred, but 5300 will work as well.
    The broadcom chipset has proven to be extremely troublesome on the M17x, I wouldn't trust it for a second.
     
    Glzmo, Feb 11, 2010
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I had the Dell wireless 1505 card in my laptop for a while. Very ... fustrating ... card. They are very picky about the access point chipset.
     
    millermagic, Feb 11, 2010
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  6. pepemosca

    pepemosca Notebook Evangelist

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    Is that bad the Dell Wireless 1520? I just bought it with my Alienware M15x.

    Should I start crying? I can't cancel my order :)
     
    pepemosca, Dec 31, 2010
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