Atheros AR5001X+ WLAN vs. 2200BG vs 2100

[kuma]

I am about to buy one of the following, and don't know which I should get.
Please help.

2373GVU-No DVD burner and the Atheros AR5001X+ WLAN and Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight, Bluetooth antenna $1920

2373GRU-DVD Burner and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG and
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight, Bluetooth antenna $2000

2373GTU-DVD Burner and Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 and
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight $2000

I've read things about the 2200BG, and the Linksys WRT54G, I don't have one at home I use an Apple Airport Express. But between these three machines besides the DVD burner which is better.

I'm having a hard time deciding if I want a DVD burner or not, I think it would be nice but not a deal breaker.

Please Help.

This will be the last time this girl asks anymore questions about which T42 to buy.

Thanks.

[keku]

well try to avoid Intel cards, I'm having serious problem with intel cards. Swapped with IBM a/b/g (anthros) card worked fine.

[ctbenski]

I support keku fully, had same story

[bill bolton]

> avoid the Intel cards

I'm using Intel 2200 and 2915 Wifi cards and am absolutely delighted with their performance and support, so I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Cheers,

Bill

Sydney, Australia

[kuma]

I ordered it.

[gg3761]

I'm on the IBM card side. Had the Intel 2200 for over a year. It worked okay but would very in speed all the time. Put in the IBM card and it locks in at 54 Mps. But. I think the Intel maybe had a little better range. On Netstumbler it seemed to find a few more networks in my area but they were on the fringe of reception anyway. The IBM also gives you the option of 802.11a.