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    Is it possible to "ADD" Wireless-N card to m1330?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jamesvallly, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. jamesvallly

    jamesvallly Newbie

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    I have ordered M1330 , but without Wireless-N, instead i ordered basic intel 802.11b lan.
    I wanted to change but i was too late since production of my laptop is complete.
    Now, i heard there is a big difference btw Wireless-N and Normal Lan.
    So if i want to change my Lan card later on, Do you think its possible to add Wireless-N card on my M1330?
     
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  2. Hunger

    Hunger Notebook Consultant

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    What is the difference that you speak of? What effect is there in terms of battery life?
     
    Hunger, Aug 2, 2007
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    chikachic817 Notebook Consultant

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    i know officemax sells notebook adapters or ones that you plug into USB. You should be able to get these anywhere
     
    chikachic817, Aug 2, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah. If you want to change later, when N becomes more prevalent, you can do so. The little wireless adapter that is inside your computer can be switched out for a new mini-pci card. I would wait until you need one to plunk down the cash, though.
     
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    jamesvallly Newbie

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    Well, i didn't know there is effect on battery life. what i do know is that
    Wireless-N card has much faster transfer rate with Wireless-N router.
    Also, even without "N" router, it catches the connection(signal) from router at further (larger) area. :)
     
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    jamesvallly Newbie

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    I had to pay almost $50 for changing to Wireless-N lan option,
    And, Yes, i guess it's not prevalent yet.
    I hope i have no problem with current lan card(802.11 a/b/g) for now.
    Well, in the future, if there will be a lan card that's better, faster than the Wireless-N, i might consider it. :)
     
    jamesvallly, Aug 2, 2007
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