LG P330 review by Natadiem

[Convel]

I don't mind the wireless performance, but my internet is not the best there is.

What type of security do you use on your router? I have a Netgear WNDR3700 router set to WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. I used to have it set to just WPA2-PSK [AES], but then my P330 would disconnect a lot (windows would report that internet is unavailable). In other words, I'm forced to use WPA-PSK which also means that I'm not getting 802.11n speeds. Another thing that bothers me is that my laptop seems to slow down my wireless network by quite a lot, even when I connect using WPA2. On top of that the wireless network card in the P330 doesn't support 5GHz. On a positive note: I'm quite pleased with the signal strength I'm getting.

Of course, things could be worse. I've had two Asus laptops not getting an internet connection at all on my network. I love my router too much to change brand though. Think I'll upgrade to the WNDR4700 when that one comes out, but I'm also strongly considering replacing the network card in my P330 as well. I did some tests with wireless security turned off, and it became clear to me that it wasn't all that fast.

[Convel]

I'm looking into buying a Killer Wireless-N card for my P330. Seems I'm limited to the 1102 unless I add a third antenna. Any recommendations for the placement of a third one? Any specific brands to prefer? I'm currently looking at antennas from Tyco. Is there anything I should be aware of before going through with this? Thanks!

[inm8#2]

Great review, this notebook should be a winner.

[Exclaymation]

What type of security do you use on your router?

I use WPA2-PSK [AES] only. I don't know much about routers either. The internet and the router were already set up when I moved in.

[Exclaymation]

Have you guys noticed that the laptop does an auto brightness thing when it is on battery? Anyone knows of a way stop it.

[Convel]

Have you guys noticed that the laptop does an auto brightness thing when it is on battery? Anyone knows of a way stop it.

Huh? It does? I've barely used it on battery, so no, I haven't noticed it...

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[HTWingNut]

Have you guys noticed that the laptop does an auto brightness thing when it is on battery? Anyone knows of a way stop it.

That's in your power options. Just right click the battery icon in your system tray and choose power options. Then choose change plan settings next to the profile that's checked, and you should be able to adjust brightness with the slider when on battery and plugged in.

[Convel]

Can you please explain what you mean by auto brightness? Is it as simple as HTWingNut suggested, that you're talking about the screen being less bright when on battery? Or are you talking about the brightness being lowered when you've been inactive for X mins? Or do you mean, as I initially thought, that the brightness is being adjusted as if there was an Ambient Light Sensor controlling it?

[HTWingNut]

I know AMD has something called "Varibright" that automagically adjusts the brightness to save power, but it was more annoying than anything, made it seem like my LCD was going bad or something. Not sure if nVidia/Intel has something similar.

[lee_what2004]

The Intel one is called "Display power saving technology", its under Intel HD Control Panel, Power - Power source (on battery), then untick it.