1. Both RALINK (the chipset maker) and Edimax are upfront with the hardware. Providing info and Drivers with No agenda, and or, "Hide and Seek" tactics employed by major Brands Marketting*.
2. The specific RALINK Wireless chipset happen to be a Good one.
3. It comes with External Extended Antenna which is a big advantage over the Stick on other Wireless PCI that is hidden behind the case.
4. Its price is very Good.
* Marketing = Special secret department that its goal is to Sc**w the technological facts in order to confuse the Enemy**.
** Enemy = The "Poor Snook" consumers that provide the marketeers lively hood.