Replies to post #15582 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[sgolds]

wbmw, of course 802.11b is fast enough for the internet. Your usage does represent one type of user, but not other types. Here are some examples where Centrino's WiFi is insufficient:

1. LAN replacement for corporate departments. The tasks of high speed networking - manipulating data on servers, sharing bandwidth between multiple clients - just don't cut it on Centrino's WiFi. AMD laptops, which use 802.11g, work fine for this environment

2. Sharing large multimedia files. Athlon laptops will copy that file in 1/5 the amount of time as Centrino. Ever try copying a DVD movie between computers?

So please don't argue that Centrino works fine because it is faster than an internet connection. That misses the whole point.

[dhellman]

Just to be simple and clear
Pentium M - Very Good to Excellent
802.11b - Not so good, sucks in an office with a g-router available
Until it supports 802.11g, Centrino Sucks

Standing up for a sucky standard just because Intel is marketing it - priceless!

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