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Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card comparison

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Product name	Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card	Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240	Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card	WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card	Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card
Price	$99.99	$39.35	$39.99 to $99.99	$54.99 to $69.99	$9.38 to $63.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	1.5 stars	3.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	October 01, 2004	November 07, 2005	May 01, 2006	December 01, 2003	August 01, 2005
The Bottom Line	If you're looking for a PC Card adapter with great range, this is it.	If your priorities don't include long-range connectivity, then by all means get the somewhat ironically named Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 wireless notebook adapter for its record-breaking short-range speeds.	The Belkin N1 adapter is a little better than the competition, but that's not saying much. Hold off on buying Draft N networking equipment for now.	The WG511T is a good choice for speed demons and those looking for a long-range PC Card adapter.	The Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card can't compete with another member of Belkin's wireless-adapter family, the Pre-N PC Card, but it compares decently with other pre-802.11n/MIMO adapters and kills the plain 11g competition.
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Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Form Factor	Plug-in module	Plug-in module	Plug-in module	Plug-in module	Plug-in module
Network / Transport Protocol	TCP/IP UDP/IP IPX/SPX AppleTalk NetBEUI/NetBIOS	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	PPTP PPPoE TCP/IP UDP/IP IPX/SPX AppleTalk NetBEUI/NetBIOS
Dimensions (WxDxH)	9.5 in x 6.0 in x 2.0 in	4.8 in x 2.1 in x 0.4 in	Info unavailable	4.7 in x 2.1 in x 0.2 in	Info unavailable
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11g+
Vista Certification	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate	108 Mbps	240 Mbps	300 Mbps	108 Mbps	108 Mbps
Product Description	Belkin Wireless Pre-N Network Notebook Card Network adapter	NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 - Network adapter	Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard - Network adapter	NETGEAR WG511T Super-G Wireless PC Card - Network adapter	Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card Network adapter
Interface (Bus) Type	CardBus	CardBus	ExpressCard	CardBus	CardBus
Weight	0.6 lbs	2 oz	Info unavailable	1.6 oz	Info unavailable
Localization	Info unavailable	North America	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Device Type	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	1 year warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	1 year warranty	Limited lifetime warranty
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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