Hi all,
Was buying a laptop from Lenovo Uk website and saw there were several options to customize the laptop (at extra cost of course) and was wondering whether I need this particular upgrade for £15.60:
Wireless
Intel WL-N 7260 BT FREE
Intel Dual Band Wireless 7260AC with Bluetooth 4.0 EXTRA £15.60
My router is a ZTE zxhn h108n so Im not sure it'll make a difference. Plus I will be using this in a country (outside EU) where the broadband service itself is still at 4MB max).
Thanks in advice for any helpful comments!
J.
Here's the link btw: ThinkPad E540 | Small Business Laptop Optimized for Windows 8 | | Lenovo (UK)
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The only difference is the upgrade model offers Intel® vPro™ Technology.
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I've read the Intel info - doesn't really ring any bell for me, so I think it's a waste of £15.60 as I can't see why I would need this Vpro technology. I just need a wireless that works really well even with future routers and connection speeds in the next 3-5 years.
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"I think it's a waste of £15.60"
I agree. They have the same capabilities otherwise.Jabolo likes this. -
That's not the only difference. Oddly there is a "n" only version of 7260 (the former) and "ac" version (the latter +£15.60 one).
If you don't plan on upgrading to AC router there's no reason to pay extra though. -
Thanks mate!
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So i'll stick to the 7260n card!
Thanks for your comment!
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I didn't believe it myself until I checked that on Intel ARK. That's gonna produce a lot of confusion.ALLurGroceries likes this. -
They actually have 802.11n that is dual band and other one that is not to make it better.
I believe there are some version without bt, some with different form factor, and guess what, they are all 7260.
http://wikidevi.com/wiki/Intel
8 cards called intel 7260!. -
One thing to bear in mind: Lenovo maintains a "whitelist" of "approved" cards in BIOS, and upgrading the card later on in the game without a BIOS hack is impossible in most scenarios.
I'd spend the extra 16 quid to be on the safe side...Dragnoak likes this.
Need advice on wireless card to buy with new laptop (Lenovo.co.uk)
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jabolo, Dec 11, 2013.