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    wireless options

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by tamarinda, Dec 28, 2005.

  1. tamarinda

    tamarinda Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi.

    Any opinions on whether to get Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN or 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM) when I customize my dv1000 from HP? Does the SpeedBooster mean more likely compatibility in the future?

    They're the same price at HPShopping.

    Thanks!
     
    tamarinda, Dec 28, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you don't need the Bluetooth (which requires you to get the Intel 2200 for some reason), then I would get the Broadcom 54g card - you'll have less issues. There are a lot of problems with the Intel 2200 chip, such as low speeds and lost connections.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 28, 2005
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  3. tamarinda

    tamarinda Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! I just saw the thread on the horrors of the Intel chip.
     
    tamarinda, Dec 29, 2005
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  4. FiReBReTHa

    FiReBReTHa Notebook Consultant

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    Check out the link in my sig, another option for you.
     
    FiReBReTHa, Dec 31, 2005
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