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    How important is it to get an 'n' card?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by iqcar, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. iqcar

    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    How important, within the next few years? Is it worth to spent extra $$ for a wireless card that has 'n'?
     
    iqcar, Mar 14, 2009
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  2. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    IMHO, not at all for current, but in a few years who knows It really depends on your needs and network, N usually has better range and does have higher transfer rates but for 99% of non multimedia applications I find it overkill
     
    crazycanuk, Mar 14, 2009
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  3. Tinselworm

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    less important than an N router
     
    Tinselworm, Mar 14, 2009
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  4. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    Forgive me Tinselworm but I have to correct you a GOOD N router, too many of them seem to have lots of cute features but lousy stability and range
     
    crazycanuk, Mar 14, 2009
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  5. Tinselworm

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    well, the point being that it is pointless having an N card without an N router :D
     
    Tinselworm, Mar 15, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I belive b/g is the old "standard" where b is older than g.

    Basically a lot of places still only use b/g - I really wouldn't recommend bothering unless you know where you need it.

    Also, I believe company networks can cost a few thousands...

    I doubt companys will want to redesign their infrastructure if they use wi-fi...

    You could get a card with draft n too... I believe this would work with n and should be cheaper...
    (My laptop has draft n - do I need it? No... - but there was no option on it)
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 16, 2009
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  7. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's not really worth it at the moment, particularly if you'll be replacing the system in a few years anyway.
     
    Shyster1, Mar 17, 2009
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  8. nizzy1115

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    But even if your not you can always upgrade it. But really, if your not doing heavy network transfers and just using it for wireless internet dont bother.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 18, 2009
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  9. zeth006

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    Geez, it's a $30-50 upgrade for most computers. If you can get a laptop with it, just get it. Extra range and fast download speeds. Using it right now and glad I made the upgrade with Dell.
     
    zeth006, Mar 18, 2009
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  10. Luke1708

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    i think i have it but my wireless router supports only b/g. I'll soon buy a wireless n router. IMHO it's worth every penny as the range it greater. The g is too weak. It's in my room upstairs but i cannot even use it while my laptop is with me in the garden..
     
    Luke1708, Mar 18, 2009
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  11. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    True, which only means that there's even less reason to spend extra now to get an 'N' card.
     
    Shyster1, Mar 18, 2009
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