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    Intel PPR/Wireless 5100 vs 5300

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Boilermaker, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Notebook Guru

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    Is it worth the $20 upgrade to get my laptop equipped with the Intel PRO/Wireless 5300 option vs. the standard 5100 option?

    Is the 5000 series PRO/wireless the best consumer wireless option available now (i.e. should I avoid other wireless hardware)?

    I assume the 5300 is spec wise a bit better (3x3 antennae vs. 1x2), but in practice does it provide noticeably faster data exchange at the same distance?

    I am a soon to be first time wireless laptop owner and I am not familiar with the nuances of wireless hardware/performance.
     
    Boilermaker, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would, there are a lot of problems with the 5100. Connection issues dropping. If you do a search you will find them.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 21, 2008
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    mooseracing Notebook Enthusiast

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    We just recently bought 2 T-400's. The first with the 5100, haven't got good N speeds. The second with a 5300, connects at N speeds all the time.
     
    mooseracing, Nov 21, 2008
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  4. ahl395

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    The 5100 has problems with connection dropping (as blue68f100 said)

    The 5300 also has more antennas i belive.
     
    ahl395, Nov 21, 2008
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