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    Wifi comparision

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by wenzu1989, Sep 5, 2008.

  1. wenzu1989

    wenzu1989 Notebook Geek

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    Can anyone tel me the diffference between the Intel 4965 ABGN wifi and the new Intel WiFi 533AN Shirley Peak B/G/N
     
  2. Sprint

    Sprint DTR Super Mod

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    Probably just a new version with better N standards, so I doubt it will make any big changes to the customer side (if you dont have some uber internet and top range N-router)
     
  3. kadett2k8

    kadett2k8 Notebook Consultant

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    4965 is a max of 300Mbit and the WiFi 533 is 450Mbit
     
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    The newer card might also be a bit more compatible with more routers than the old one.
     
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    kadett2k8 Notebook Consultant

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    i actusll think it the other way around as its the routers that needs to be comaptible with the wireless card.
     
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    They need to be compatible with eachother :p