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    What's better, 2200 or 2915?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by taylor138, Mar 5, 2006.

  1. taylor138

    taylor138 Notebook Consultant

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    should have done a search, sorry!
     
    taylor138, Mar 5, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, the 2915 by far is way better
     
    nickspohn, Mar 5, 2006
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I vote neither, but if you must decide between the two go for the 2915.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 5, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Why neither? The 2915 is a pretty strong card for Intel at least
     
    nickspohn, Mar 5, 2006
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Because after I got screwed with my 2200 I am still bitter towards Intel. I guess I could buy an external card but that is beside the point of getting an internal card. Oh Well, S#!t happens.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 6, 2006
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    So, does that mean the 2915 card is going to be horrible as well?
     
    nickspohn, Mar 6, 2006
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I've been on a 2915ABG for 5 months now . . never had an issue. I use the generic Windows wireless software, simple yet works very well.

    I have had Broadcom cards before - those were nice as well. A bit easier to find information on the Intel cards, as well as drivers.

    tim, I can understand why you are bitter towards Intel for the 2200 fiasco. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 6, 2006
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  8. Shampoo

    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    Timu24 have you NOT read anything on the forums about the Atheros group buy????

    If you're thinking about an external card, DON'T. Go to the buy/sell section on this site and check out the LOoooooooooooooooooooooong thread on the Firebretha Atheros group buy thingy. Awesome card.

    I say if you're in an area with little wireless traffic the Intel 2915 should be fine, but if you're going to be in areas with a lot of wireless traffic, go for the atheros.

    The 2915 is leaps and bounds better than the 2200, as I have used both, but the Atheros just takes the cake guys. Takes it and eats it, and then barfs it up and eats it again. Ewww.

    Cheers,
    Mike :D
     
    Shampoo, Mar 6, 2006
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