Getting a X61, which wireless card to get?

[khtse]

I understand that there is a warm palmrest problem with the X61 due the the wireless card. So my question is, among the 3 wireless cards that can be chosen from,

ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN

which one generates the least heat?

THANKS!

[rhema83]

The 3945ABG in my X61 has been working flawlessly, but the palmrest does heat up when I set the wireless adaptor to work at "maximum performance" under power options. But I have heard heat complains about all three cards, so it's up to you. Price and driver support wise, 3945ABG might be the best choice.

[dfumento]

Get the 4965AGN because it offers 'n' type wifi as well (even tho it is still draft standard).

[rhema83]

Get the 4965AGN because it offers 'n' type wifi as well (even tho it is still draft standard).

I wouldn't spend the extra $30 on it because most of the time, the access point or router that I am connecting to supports only B or G. N is still relatively rare. Unless you already have a N router / access point, or have the plan to purchase one in the very near future, I say save the money and get the ABG ones.

[khtse]

I don't care about whether it supports N or not. What I care about it the heat the card generates.

http://www.tpuser.idv.tw/articles/santarosa-test-4.html

4965AGN:--------------53度(Max)
Atheros abg:------------58.5度(Max)
3945ABG:--------------60度(Max)
Atheros 11n:-----------63.4度(Max)

This site (in Chinese) tested them and it seems that afterall 4965AGN generates the least heat.

[Xtal]

^ Good find.
I've been generally satisfied with my 4965AGN card.