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    Is the extra $25 worth it? (Sager wireless networking)

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by BMO908, Apr 20, 2012.

  1. BMO908

    BMO908 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been doing extensive research with regard to what laptop I will be ordering (because I have no idea what I'm doing technology-wise), and I'm down to configuring the peripheral stuff. So my question is, is the Sager stock wireless card decent? Or should I upgrade to the Intel® Advanced-N 6235 - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module + Bluetooth for $25? I'm pretty much at my budget limit now, so I'd like to limit spending if possible. I'm planning on using the laptop for netflix streaming, skype, minecraft, etc.
    Thanks!
     
    BMO908, Apr 20, 2012
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  2. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    What is Sager's stock card?
     
    homank76, Apr 20, 2012
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    BMO908 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Built-in 802.11 Wireless B/G/N - Stock Wireless Card + Bluetooth (SKU - S8R110)

    that's all the info any sager reseller that I've been to has given on their customization page.
     
    BMO908, Apr 20, 2012
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  4. Quisling

    Quisling Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's been almost a week, so I figured I'd bump with interest. Does anyone have experience / a response to BMO908's question? I'd also love to have a discussion about the differences / options between cards.
     
    Quisling, Apr 26, 2012
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  5. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    In order to provide a reasonable answer we still need to know the stock card- I can guess what it is (Broadcom) but that's not really what you're hoping for. is it?
    Out of the blue I can tell you that it's almost always cheaper top upgrade yourself and it's very easy too, so it pays off to DIY but it's worth doing.
     
    downloads, Apr 26, 2012
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    MidnightSun, Apr 26, 2012
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    Notius Newbie

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    The link was helpful but I was wondering if anyone new the actually make/model of the sager stock card?
     
    Notius, May 1, 2012
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