11a/b/g wireless versus PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:30 pm
I am looking at the specs for the T60p and notice a difference in wireless option. Can anyone explain the difference between the two?
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:57 pm
The difference is the Atheros wireless chipset vs the Intel chipset. Atheros is Linux friendly and reputed to have better reception. The Intel one will make the machine a certified Centrino model.
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:07 pm
You have to get the Madwifi drivers for the Atheros cards; some people say this is a bit restrictive considering the drivers for the Intel cards....But I have used Windows and Linux on both of those cards in Thinkpads and haven't noticed much of a difference. I think it should matter more how it deals with your wireless router. 