PCMCIA or USB?
Getting a new laptop without built-in wireless. So, am wondering which type of card to get the strongest signal. My thoughts are that some PCMCIA cards allow external antennas, so this could give me better options to get a stronger signal. Doesn't USB need to use the processor to work out what it is that's coming in, so could add an overhead compared to PCMCIA? Could put an extension cord to allow better placement of the USB dongle.
So, I'm not really decided on whether to get a USB over PCMCIA. Do certain ones receive better than others?
This is going to be used pretty much for email and internet usage only. I don't tend to stream over the network etc as I only have a small flat.
Thanks
Nick
read more and respond »Posted 5 years ago by elyob in Wireless Networking
