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    a/g vs. a/g/n?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by tomato123, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. tomato123

    tomato123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello, i am looking at the lenovo u110, where many reviews have expressed disappointment with the lack of the "N" component, and have talked about its competitor, the sony TZ, having it. but as a casual user, i have no idea what the discrepancy is going to be and i was wondering if anyone could give me a general run-down of what the difference will be? (or if there is an existing thread that explains it) Also, if i plan on keeping my laptop for the next 5 years or so, will the lack of the "N" be something that needs to be taken into consideration? thanks!
     
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    G (54Mbps) is more than sufficient, especially that most ISP doesn't even come close to 54Mbps. N is a draft, and in 5 years from now, the real standard will be here, then it will be good to get an N card.

    If you are planning to play games or run applications between computers behind the router, then N would make sense as you could get up to 300Mbps if you choose the right equipment.
     
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    ...... Wireless U

    Find me that, and we've a complete set - GNU wireless! :D
     
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