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    which wireless card

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by washwords, Jul 24, 2006.

  1. washwords

    washwords Notebook Enthusiast

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    (i have a netgear router, really not sure what speed)

    IF i go with the dell e1405,

    my choices on wireless cards are:

    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless [Included in Price]

    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless and Bluetooth [add $20 or $1/month1]
    Add Bluetooth to exchange data and photos with PCs, phones and printers! Discount Details

    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless, Netgear 802.11g wireless router [add $50 or $2/month1]
    Set up a basic wireless network at home! Discount Details

    Dell Draft N Internal Wireless [add $59 or $2/month1]
    50% faster and 25% more range when used with 802.11g routers! Discount Details

    Dell Draft N Internal Wireless and Bluetooth [add $79 or $3/month1]
    Fully loaded with the latest, fastest wireless options! Discount Details

    Dell Draft N Internal Wireless, Netgear Draft N wireless router,Bluetooth [add $219 or $7/month1]
    Dell Recommended
    Set up a Draft N network for 5X the speed and twice the range of 11g! Discount Details

    Which would you pick? Do I need a new router? Does these mean, because they're internal that they're going to be harder to replace?

    thanks, jennie
     
    washwords, Jul 24, 2006
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  2. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    It really depends on what do you want. For me, I just got the basic Intel Pro/Wireless ABG. Some people might want the bluetooth because of their cell phones or anything else. I think the N Wireless is still pretty new, so it might not be really good.
     
    azntiger1000, Jul 24, 2006
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    lappyhappy Notebook Deity

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    For a basic user the Intel Pro Wireless 3945 will work just fine. You can add bluetooth if you want it. If you don't know what it is you probably won't miss it anyway.
     
    lappyhappy, Jul 24, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I wouldn't get anything draft N, it's going back to the drawing board and shouldn't be ready for a half year or more.Bluetooth I would get if I planned on using my cell phone with my lap. As far as replacing an internal card I have no idea how hard that would be,but would think that there is a way via Dell or yourself.No you don't need a new router as long as it is ABG compatible.
     
    Reezin14, Aug 6, 2006
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I'd also consider bluetooth if you want a wireless mouse or keyboard without having to plug in a dongle to your computer. For $20, I figure it's worth it for future peripheral connectivity. It's a lot harder to add after the fact if you decide you want it, than to just skimp on it now. I agree with the Draft N stuff though. Skip it, it's not worth having buggy, pre-spec equipment that may or may not work in the future.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 7, 2006
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