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    Clevo/Lotus P150HM WiFi options?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by noahnu, Aug 3, 2011.

  1. noahnu

    noahnu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I am buying a Lotus P150HM (Rebranded Clevo P150HM / Sager NP8150) from Malibal and am wondering if it is worth it to upgrade the internal WiFi card (Internal 802.11B/G/N LAN and Bluetooth Card ) to the Intel® 6230 Advanced-N 802.11A/B/G/N LAN and Bluetooth Card for $25?

    What are the differences between the cards?
     
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  2. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    The stock card has a max speed of 150Mbps while the 6230 can do up to 300Mbps due to the 2x2 antenna arrangement. Both come with bluetooth so that's a wash. If you've got a router at home that supports the 300Mbps N standard, you'll notice better speeds at farther ranges than the stock card.

    If you don't have a router that can support it, then you won't see much of a benefit except possibly stronger signal at equivalent distance. (but no speed boost)
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Aug 3, 2011
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  3. Xerloq

    Xerloq Notebook Evangelist

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    The 6230 uses 2 antennae. That means greater signal strength.

    Edit: ninja'ed by Malibal again. :)
     
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    noahnu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the info on the cards. I'll do the upgrade then.
     
    noahnu, Aug 3, 2011
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