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    Intel(R) vs 54g(TM) wireless

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by klr, Jun 4, 2005.

  1. klr

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    I'm currently trying to order a dv1000 from HP's web site and I need to make a choice between the intel pro wireless 2200 or the 54g. Can anybody please tell me what the difference is (if any) between the two, or if one is better than the other?
    Both are available with bluetoothe. Cool. But then there's the speedbooster version for the 54g with no bluetoothe. Cooler?
    Any info would be great.
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I think you are a littel confused as 54g is part of the Intel card. That particular card offers both 802.11b and g. A speedbooster version would be a non-Intel card, which if it isn't much more is probably worth it, especially if you have a compatible router.

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    O.K. Sorry to look so stupid but I thought somebody would know what I was talking about. On HP's web site they give you four options for wireless cards. Two are Intel(R). Two are 54g(TM). They seem to be two different brands with very similar features. They show pictures of two different logos. They're both 802.11b/g. Both the Intel(R) and the 54g(TM) have options with bluetoothe or without. But the 54g(TM) without bluetoothe has a 125 speedbooster. I don't have any bluetoothe accessories as of yet. But sounds good for future expandability. Or is more throughput a better option?
    Somebody somewhere has to have been faced with this decision.
    After going through the whole order process on HP's site they tell me they are unable to customize a pc at this time. They'll be back up promptly so check back soon. But when I was able to they talk about the Intel card as being better for the centrino operation. Does this make much difference? klr
     
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    If you're not afraid to spend the money, the Bluetooth option does give you some flexibility going forward, it's generally not very expensive. As for the wireless card the one that comes with Bluetooth sounds like it's fine, but I really don't think it's Intel. Not that it matters, regardless of whatever marketing crap their site says. In fact, many people prefer non-intel cards.

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