Why is this card so cheap?

[simms]

http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=add&sku=05649

A wireless PCI 802.11b card for $25CDN? That's like $18US... normal price for these are at least double, why is this one so cheap? Am I missing something?

 

[geno]

It was built on top of an Native American burial ground and carries a terrible curse, purchase at your own risk.

 

[crypticlogin]

Because that's the way supply and demand is headed? $12.63 AR 802.11b PCI, free shipping

 

[andylawcc]

no, that's about right, 802.11b/g/SuperG's price has gone down like the stock market.

 

[Ness]

because AFAIK, Xtera is a no-name company, and the product (while it may get the job done) is probably a POS.

 

[RossMAN]

802.11b laptop cards have significantly dropped in price recently.

USD $19 - $29 after coupon/rebate is pretty normal these days, as most people are upgrading to 802.11g

 

[simms]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
802.11b laptop cards have significantly dropped in price recently.

USD $19 - $29 after coupon/rebate is pretty normal these days, as most people are upgrading to 802.11g

But this is a PCI card. Most PCMCIA 802.11b cards are in the 30-40CDN, but most PCIs have been 50-60. If this is the decline, that's good sign then. Thanks.

Comes with a 30 day return... so if the quality isn't that good, I'll return it.

--Simon