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    Which is the best ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by GeePee, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. GeePee

    GeePee Notebook Enthusiast

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    :confused: I have no idea about wi-fi, so i need some help, thanks.

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    The 2 laptop's I'm considering buying have these Wi-fi cards...

    Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN

    and

    Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g

    Which one is the best? and are their better ones around?

    Also, can you update them in the near future on a notebook?
     
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    GeePee, Nov 28, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Their both as good as the other, except one has wireless-n capabilities, and the other doesn't.

    And yes, most likely you can replace them, as their are plugged into the mini pci-e slot in your notebook.
     
    adinu, Nov 28, 2007
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  3. GeePee

    GeePee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks allot
     
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  4. dragonrage

    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

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    Neither. Go Atheros. Better drivers and they have the fastest G (their 108Mbps Super G, which is only compatible with Atheros clients) and N (just best chips for that). Better supported on Linux, too, if that matters. I say this as a 3945ABG user, too - I made the wrong choice. Not that it's really a big deal.
     
    dragonrage, Nov 30, 2007
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  5. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    I got rid off Intel Pro Wireless 2200bg from my nc6000 and got Atheros SuperAG...it's way better than Intel product line. Yeah it's a bit harder to find out Atheros product now, but it really great wireless card.
     
    skywalker, Nov 30, 2007
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