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04-29-2007, 06:56 PM
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Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
Hi, I'm currently customizing a Dell Inspiron 1405 and I was wondering if it was worth the $29 to upgrade to Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 card. I heard the standard Dell 1390 is solid; is there a noticeable difference with an Intel 3945?
Also, I was wondering how much heavier the 9-cell battery is than the 6-cell? I'm contemplating that upgrade too, any suggestions would be appreciated.
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04-30-2007, 01:13 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
check this out:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...390+Intel+3945
I don't really know how the 1390 behaves, but I must say I'm pretty satisfied with the 3945. I have only had a minor problem with it, but it was immediately solved after downloading the latest driver.
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53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
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04-30-2007, 01:28 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
I would definitely go for the Intel 3945 upgrade. I client of mine has the 1390 and had several problems staying connected to his home wireless network. I purchased the 3945 card off eBay, replaced the 1390 and he's been smoothing sailing ever since!
You also bet Centrino branding with the Intel chipset.
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04-30-2007, 03:23 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
Thanks guys. Any experience on the 6cell vs 9cell battery, performance and weight-wise?
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04-30-2007, 03:53 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
I would skip the upgrade and try the Dell Wireless. If it doesn't connect well enough for you, you can purchase the Intel card on Ebay for less than the cost of the upgrade. |
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04-30-2007, 09:46 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
I agree with nquach, you can buy the dell wireless which is not so bad but if you have any problems with it you can get it replaced with the intel using your warranty
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04-30-2007, 09:48 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
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Originally Posted by nquach
I would skip the upgrade and try the Dell Wireless. If it doesn't connect well enough for you, you can purchase the Intel card on Ebay for less than the cost of the upgrade. |
I agree. I purchased a 3945 on ebay for 19.99 with shipping. You can also find the draft N Intel 4965 for around 70.00 on ebay too.
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05-01-2007, 04:04 AM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
does the 9 cell battery fit nicely with the e1405? like nothing will protrude out?
i know with sony's, sometimes if you upgrade the battery, the back will protrude out a little.
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05-02-2007, 03:37 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
About the 9-cell battery, it does protrude out a little.
http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/e1405.ars
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05-02-2007, 05:40 PM
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Re: Difference between Dell Wireless 1390 and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945?
Just so you guys know. You can get the Intel 3945ABG card off of Amazon.com for about $30-40. Those units are new and even include the drivers. Can't say if the ones off of eBay will be. On that note I replaced my Dell Draft-N adapter with the Intel 3945ABG adapter and couldn't be happier. The software takes a while to connect to networks though so it may be advisable to do a driver only install by getting the files from the intel website if you get the adapter separately later on.
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