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    Dell 1505 draft 802.11n vs Intel 4295 Wireless N

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by 008, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. 008

    008 Notebook Geek

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    Hi, anyone know how is the Intel 4295ABGN compare to Dell 1505 Draft N miniPCI?

    thanks
     
    008, Jul 9, 2007
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  2. thegsrguy

    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    Do you mean the 4965?

    From what I read, the N stuff varies greatly. Your experience will depend on the type of wireless access points you connect to most.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 9, 2007
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    008 Notebook Geek

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    Yes, that's what I mean.

    How about as a 802.11g NIC, how's the Dell 505 compare to Intel 4965? In particular, I like to learn about the battery life, compatiblity and range... thanks
     
    008, Jul 9, 2007
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  4. Dell_6400_fan

    Dell_6400_fan Notebook Consultant

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    From my experience, the Intel cards are usually better quality and go through more testing than the Dell cards. Therefore, I'd go with the Intel N card EVEN if you're connecting to a G network. Just my opinion from personal experience, I know others may disagree.
     
    Dell_6400_fan, Jul 10, 2007
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    jr_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry for restarting an old thread, but I had the 1505. It sucks.

    The range is terrible.

    I upgraded for free (well, I got paid actually) to the 4965. It can connect to networks the 1505 could not even see.

    It seems to be more stable. the 1505 lost connection a lot for me.
     
    jr_, Nov 20, 2007
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    I'd go for Atheros AR9001 over Intel. Atheros has better drivers and better compatibility with *nix if that matters to you.
     
    dragonrage, Nov 20, 2007
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