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    Dell Wireless-N 1000 vs. Advanced-N 6230

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Wolfborne, May 11, 2011.

  1. Wolfborne

    Wolfborne Notebook Guru

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    I am about to buy a Dell XPS 17 and I see an option to upgrade the wireless card from the stock Wireless-N 1000 all the way up to the Advanced-N 6230 at a cost of $35 more. I can't connect to any wireless connection at work (laptop would be used offline for Blu-rays and such) and my home network has a max speed of 3mbp/s downstream (DSL...I live in the country). This is fine for internet browsing, email etc. They are upgrading the lines and I"ll be able to get 12mbp/s soon.

    Is it worth me spending the $35 to get the better wireless card?
     
    Wolfborne, May 11, 2011
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  2. Falco152

    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    If you just using only the internet ie browse the web, watch random clips online... the 1030 is more than enough.
     
    Falco152, May 11, 2011
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    6230 has Bluetooth on chip while 1000 doesn't so it's not only the question of Wi-Fi itself but also do you need BT or not.
     
    downloads, May 12, 2011
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