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    Should I get UltraWide Band for Lenovo T61

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mineya, Mar 18, 2008.

  1. Mineya

    Mineya Newbie

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    I just ordered the Lenovo T61 laptop. In looking for some router advice, I noticed some posts about problems or slowness with the WiFi Link 496SAGN. Not understanding a D**N thing about this :confused: I'd like some opinion on adding the Wireless Personal Area Network UltraWide Band (UWB). It's not too late to change the order.

    CONFIGURED SYSTEM
    04/04/08 $1,171.78 $1,171.78
    SBB INTEL CORE2DUO PROC.T8300
    VBB MICROSOFT WINXP PROFESSION
    MS WIN XP PROF.US ENG.
    15.4 WXGA TFT
    INTEL GMA X3100 GM 965
    2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
    KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
    UN(TRACKPOINT TOUCHPAD)
    160GB HDD,7200RPM
    CD-RW/DVD-R24X24X24X8XUB-S
    PC CARDSLOT EX CARDSLOT
    INT.WIRE.WIFI/LINK4965AGN
    INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
    9 CELL LI-ION BATTERY
    CPK NORTH AMERICA
    LANGPACK US ENGLISH
    LENOVO THINKPAD PROTECTION EXT. SERVICE AGREEMENT - 3 yr

    Any suggestions on changing the above? Thanks, Sandy
     
    Mineya, Mar 18, 2008
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  2. rob65789

    rob65789 Notebook Consultant

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    I just went through hours of researching what wireless card to order with my t61 and decided that I wasn't smart enough to figure it out. Since I do not have need to connect to a draft-n, and I don't plan on buying one, anytime soon, I went with the standard abg card. I was also fearful of compatibility issues with 3 routers and 5 other computers.

    Seeing that you purchased the 3 year service, I think getting the draft-n card is probably right for you. (i take things apart for sport), I didn't find much of a speed issue to worry about. Most people seem to think the intel card works just fine and if there is an issue it is the router at the other end.

    The ubw is even harder to figure out. Thankfully I ordered a 14" t61 and didn't have that problem because it is only available on the 15". My advice is that if you hate to plug in wires, or if you currently have a wireless usb device, get it. Otherwise, I don't see a good reason.

    Nice configuration, enjoy it
     
    rob65789, Mar 19, 2008
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