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    IBM Thinkpad Wireless Options

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by gonwk, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. gonwk

    gonwk Notebook Deity

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    Hi folks,

    I saw the following on the Customize page of IBM Thinkpad T510 and I did not see any explanation ... did Not have a Help Me decide button ...

    Can someone explain the Major Difference between the Options below and which is needed to cover my basis for Wireless use ... Strongest Reception ... I am trying to help a friend with her Purchase.

    Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters Help me decide
    A wireless card must be selected to connect to a wireless network.
    Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000

    Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (2x2 AGN) [add $20.00]

    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN) [add $40.00]

    Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 [add $55.00]

    Thanks,

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Apr 29, 2010
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  2. reb1

    reb1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN) [add $40.00]
     
    reb1, Apr 30, 2010
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  3. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Agreed- that's the best one (unless you need WiMAX)
     
    downloads, Apr 30, 2010
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  4. lgsshedden

    lgsshedden Notebook Consultant

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    good answers...so why?
    I think the OP was looking for a bit of information on which to make a decision not just biases or preferences.
    What makes the 6300 better than the 1000?
     
    lgsshedden, May 1, 2010
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  5. downloads

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    I know but I just didn't feel like copy-pasting Intel products descriptions and certificates from Wi-Fi org. He can find that on his own and if he doesn't know what does something mean- I'd rather answer that than write a tutorial entitled "what constitutes a good wireless card"

    BTW- 6300 vs. 1000 Wi-Fi Org tests- 6300 is faster (spatial streams) and does work in 5GHz band.
     
    downloads, May 1, 2010
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  6. wishmaster.dj

    wishmaster.dj Notebook Evangelist

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    simple answer- if your usage has scope for wimax, go for option C, else option B
     
    wishmaster.dj, May 1, 2010
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