Should I get the TM 1300 or the TM 1400 for the Inspiron 8600 that I am about to buy?

[TazExprez]

I am about to get an Inspiron 8600 and wonder if I should get the TM 1300, which supports 802.11b/g, or the TM 1400, which supports 802.11a/b/g? I currently only have access to 802.11b and 802.11g networks, btw. I wonder if I should still get the TM 1400 just in case? Will 802.11a be more widely available in the future? Do the TM 1300 and the TM 1400 perform identically in 802.11b and 802.11g networks? Which card should I get? Thanks for your help.

 

[Frightcrawler]

well, it depends on your needs. you should decide if you need a or not.
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[TazExprez]

Thanks for your help.

I really have no need for 802.11a right now. What happens is that next year I will start working and I wonder if companies are getting 802.11a networks, or just 802.11b/g networks. I currently have access to the T-Mobile HotSpot, the Verizon Wi-Fi, the college, and the public 802.11b networks. At home I have access to an 802.11b/g network. I wonder if I should still invest in the card that also supports 802.11a even though I don't use it now and may probably never use it. What do you think? Thanks again.

 

[dnuggett]

You should post this question in the networking forum, you will probably get some pretty good answers there about "a" availability.

 

[Bryans]

Originally posted by: TazExprez
Thanks for your help.

I really have no need for 802.11a right now. What happens is that next year I will start working and I wonder if companies are getting 802.11a networks, or just 802.11b/g networks. I currently have access to the T-Mobile HotSpot, the Verizon Wi-Fi, the college, and the public 802.11b networks. At home I have access to an 802.11b/g network. I wonder if I should still invest in the card that also supports 802.11a even though I don't use it now and may probably never use it. What do you think? Thanks again.

well, I think you answered your own question there. I wouldnt spend more for .11a compatability either.

 

[TazExprez]

Thanks for your help guys. I decided to get it anyway, just in case I ever do need it.