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    orinoco 8410 vs. 8420

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by fredman, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. fredman

    fredman Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the difference, I'm too tired and it's too late to research this. I'm aiming for the 8420, unless the 8410 is 'just as good'.
     
    fredman, Dec 3, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Your better off getting a name brand card like Linksys or Netgear. Are you in need of an Internal (inside) or external (Outside the laptop in the PCI slot).
     
    nickspohn, Dec 3, 2005
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  3. fredman

    fredman Notebook Enthusiast

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    You are the only guy I know that would suggest a Netgear or Linksys card over an Orinoco card.........
     
    fredman, Dec 4, 2005
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    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know the difference either, but I do know this - they are better than the linksys. I use the Proxim Orinoco Gold 8420-wd pcmcia card and have never had a problem with it. It picks up better in fringe areas that the linksys had a problem picking up. I've had mine for 9 months.
     
    Chutsman, Dec 4, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry about that fredman,
    The 8420 seems like the better option for just having wireless. The 8410 for some reason was higher in price, and to network and save money, i would go with the 8420. Hope that helped.

    Nick
     
    nickspohn, Dec 4, 2005
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    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    IMHO, the Orinocos are second only to the Senao/Engenius, but then you're talking a lot more money.
     
    Chutsman, Dec 5, 2005
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