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    Should I upgrade wifi?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Mobius 1, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. Mobius 1

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    Should I upgrade wifi?

    or the default one is ok?


    i can also buy a macbook display and rip the wireless card from that (can fit? help)
     
    Mobius 1, Jun 13, 2011
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    i say wait till you use the onboard wifi extensively then make the decision yourself :)
     
    takeabyte, Jun 13, 2011
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    but can you upgrade wifi by yourself?
     
    Mobius 1, Jun 16, 2011
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  4. CGSDR

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    Yes, I believe you can. Though I'm not sure.
     
    CGSDR, Jun 16, 2011
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    yes you can its underneath the battery, its like upgrading ram. not hard at all.
     
    eats7, Jun 16, 2011
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    i upgraded to the 6205 didnt get my m14x yet but idk i like stronger wifi :) and for 25$ doesnt seem like much.
     
    Bbishop93, Jun 16, 2011
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  7. Mobius 1

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    i hope i can find a a/b/g/n 3x3 card for laptops

    is it rare to find?

    what wifi card type the 14x have?
     
    Mobius 1, Jun 17, 2011
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    you can select the wifi card while ordering. the "default" ist the Intel WiFi Link 1000BGN connected with 2 Antennas. So upgrading to Mimo wont make that much sense. if you want that, chose mimo while ordering.
     
    alroar, Jun 17, 2011
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    Have any of you really had any problems with the wfi? Like, when at school maybe?
     
    elrossi, Jun 18, 2011
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    The spec sheets show that the upgraded wifi card has up to double signal strength/range and may increase download/upload speeds.

    I think it's a wise choice, especially if you're on campus, considering my campus gives me 1/5 signal bars in some areas (and 0/5 on some of the lower level areas).
     
    Voodooi, Jun 18, 2011
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    Oh alright thanks man!
     
    elrossi, Jun 18, 2011
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    YES! i has the intel 1000, and it sucked! perhaps it was just mine but i called dell and they sent me a 6205 and i must say the added 5ghz range is awesome :D (your router must support this btw) and its 100x better then the 1000 IMO
     
    xSix, Jun 18, 2011
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  13. Mobius 1

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    so the 14x can't have 3x3?
     
    Mobius 1, Jun 19, 2011
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