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Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card comparison

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Product name	Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card	Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card	Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240	Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter	WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
Price	$137.90	$49.99 to $99.00	Check Prices	$67.95 to $85.84	$69.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	1.5 stars	3.0 stars	2.5 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	October 01, 2004	May 01, 2006	November 07, 2005	April 24, 2006	December 01, 2003
The Bottom Line	If you're looking for a PC Card adapter with great range, this is it.	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.	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.	Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares.	The WG511T is a good choice for speed demons and those looking for a long-range PC Card adapter.
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Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	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
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	Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)	9.5 in x 6.0 in x 2.0 in	Info unavailable	4.8 in x 2.1 in x 0.4 in	4.9 in x 2.1 in x 0.4 in	4.7 in x 2.1 in x 0.2 in
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	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
Vista Certification	Info unavailable	Certified for Windows Vista	Info unavailable	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	Info unavailable	2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate	108 Mbps	300 Mbps	240 Mbps	Info unavailable	108 Mbps
Product Description	Belkin Wireless Pre-N Network Notebook Card Network adapter	Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard - Network adapter	NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 - Network adapter	Linksys Wireless-N Notebook Adapter WPC300N - Network adapter	NETGEAR WG511T Super-G Wireless PC Card - Network adapter
Interface (Bus) Type	CardBus	ExpressCard	CardBus	CardBus	CardBus
Weight	0.6 lbs	Info unavailable	2 oz	1.8 oz	1.6 oz
Localization	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	North America	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Device Type	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4	Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later	Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	1 year warranty	3 years warranty	1 year warranty
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $137.90 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Beach Camera $73.00 In stock: Yes Lenovo $99.00 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $86.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com $85.84 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $67.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $69.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $69.99 In stock: See Site Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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