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    Integrated Bluetooth and Integrated draft-n wireless

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jmFightSpam, May 29, 2007.

  1. jmFightSpam

    jmFightSpam Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    In an upcoming notebook purchase, I have a choice for $50 to have integrated bluetooth. Is that worth it? I do plan to get a wireless mouse and keyboard supported by Bluetooth -- but are the USB versions of bluetooth support just as good?

    And, should I spring the extra $45 to get the Draft-N wireless support, in addition to a/b/g?

    Thanks.
     
    jmFightSpam, May 29, 2007
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Bluetooth is more convient than using a usb, not having to deal with the wires.

    As for 11n, With the factory install you get all (3) antennas. 11abg uses only 2 antennas. With the 11n card you get the extra antenna.

    My advise is get spend the extra money for bluetooth and 11n. If your not going to use 11n just set it up for 11g only. At least till the 11n spec is finalized some time next year.
     
    blue68f100, May 30, 2007
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  3. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    The 3 antenna jacks caught my eye here. It looks like Dell PCI Express Draft N only has two jacks while the Intel model has 3 jacks. Too bad it's not available on the regular mini-pci type wifi card!
     
    Toughbook, May 31, 2007
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