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    S6120D

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by studentneeds, Feb 5, 2004.

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    studentneeds Newbie

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    I am very close to buying the S6120D, but am running into two types of wireless Atheros 802.11g WiFi or 802.11g WiFi. What is the difference?
    Is this still a centrino, if not how does it compare?

    Thanks :)
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Those are the same card in the 6120. When you add that card, it is no longer a Centrino notebook, but that really doesn't matter. The G card is backward compat with B routers, so it will work on either.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    studentneeds Newbie

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    i'm sorry...a bit lacking in knowledge...what does 'G card is backward compat with B routers' mean?
    Is the g card equal to centrino?
     
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    Ok! thanks nobbie, just what i wanted to hear.
     
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  5. nobbie

    nobbie Notebook Consultant

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    G > B

    802.11g is faster than an 802.11b and is newer technology. It will however be able to access a "b" wireless network, but at "b' speeds. While a "b" notebook would be able to access a "g" network, it won't utilize the access speeds of a "g".

    Make sense? In other words, if you can get a "g", get it. It will help keep your laptop from becoming obsolete so soon.[8D]
     
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    In a nutshell, "Centrino" is a marketing package including the Pentium M processor and an Intel 802.11b card. Replace the card with another non-Intel card and it cannot be called Centrino. But for all intents and purposes, it's the same thing. (Just an 802.11g card will be a whole lot faster, eh?[ ;)])
     
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