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[voltagex]

A network with a router is always going to be better than an ad-hoc network... but your choice. I pointed you to the N dongle, it's $130.

Edit: so you're going to need one dongle for the server, one for the computer. 2x$130

 

[MuffinMan]

A network with a router is always going to be better than an ad-hoc network... but your choice. I pointed you to the N dongle, it's $130.

Edit: so you're going to need one dongle for the server, one for the computer. 2x$130

nope
Intel Wireless Link 4965 ABG
inbuilt a/b/g/draft-n (comes with the centrino pro )

 

[voltagex]

Ok. I still reckon you'd be better off going with a G router + range extender or a really big antenna if that's a problem.

If you're going to go Draft-N try to find out if the dongle you buy actually works with Intel Draft-N as they may or may not be the same thing. There was also an article in one of the APC magazines about getting Draft-N gear to work together.

 

[MuffinMan]

Ok I will check that out. Is there a way to change your wireless cards should I need a final n wireless sometime in the future?

 

[voltagex]

Not really as I'm pretty sure the centrino wireless stuff is soldered onto the motherboard - but Intel's Draft N will either a) not work with final n, b) work with a driver update or c) work with a firmware update

b and c are most likely to happen, and even if it doesn't work you can just get an N dongle or PC Card when they appear.

 

[MuffinMan]

ok so I'm going to use my pc for

a) streaming movies + music over a wireless network
b) internet, word and stuff
c) startcraft 2

so what is the lowest specs I should get?

 

[voltagex]

Internet & Word Processing - $500-1000 computer.
Starcraft 2 (gaming) - $1500 to $4000.

I'm not joking, a friend of mine spent $4000+ on a gaming machine.

Blizzard haven't released the recommended requirements for Starcraft 2 yet.

 

[MuffinMan]

ok so my computer is going to cost 1950, that should be alright right?

 

[jemsta]

a $1950 can be classified as an excellent machine and would happily do the job for you

 

[voltagex]

Post specs so I can check you're not getting ripped off.

 

[MuffinMan]

specs:

Description:With limitless mobility, you can embrace the world of entertainment with just a few clicks whenever and wherever. ASUS A8Sc is a truly mobile work partner. With 14" Color Shine Widescreen LCD, build-in webcam and Bluetooth EDR, you can now stay connected without the hassle of external connections and tangling wires!
Processor:Core 2 Duo T7300
Operating System:Genuine Windows« Vista Business,
Chipset:Mobile Intel« PM965 Express Chipset + ICH8M
Main Memory:1GB DDRII 667 MHz SDRAM expansion up to 4GB SDRAM

Vista 64-bit needed (Notebook is installed with 32-bit)
Display:14.1" WXGA COLOURSHINE
Video Graphics & Memory:NVIDIA Geforce 8400M G, External 128MB GDDR2 VRAM
Hard Drive:SATA 120G (5400)
Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti DL
Card Reader:SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
Built-in Camera:0.35 Mega-Pixel web-cam
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN:801.11ABGN « High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem 10/100 Base T Built-in Bluetooth V2.0
Interface:1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 5 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port 1 x TV Out (S-Video composite) 1 x Express Card
Interface:1 x Infrared Port(SIR-115.2Kbps supported) 1 x DVI Port
Audio:Built-in Intel« High Definition Audio compliant audio chip Built-in speaker and microphone
Battery Pack & Life:6 cell, 4800mAh, 53Whrs
AC Adapter:Output: 19 V DC, 4.74A, 90W Input: 100 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Dimension & Weight:335 x 245 x 34.8~37.3 mm, 2.39kg
Security:BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security Kensington lock hole
Warranty & e-support:2-year limited global hardware warranty 1-year battery pack warranty On-line problem resolution through web interface

 

[voltagex]

I'm BAAAAACK.
Notebook looks great, but ask the sales person how many returns of those units they get.

Make sure you get a good warranty - this is worth paying extra for.