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Old 09-30-2005, 01:48 PM   #1
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onboard wireless card with no antenna


i just read this on a site about wifi and stuff:
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It’s standard now for even the lowest-end devices to come with built-in antennas. It makes a big difference in terms of performance, so don’t bother with older devices that do not have one.
the wifi card is on my laptop and it doesnt have an antenna. does it really make that much difference? this is brand new sony laptop, how could it not have an antenna if even the "lowest-end" devices come with them now?
 
Old 09-30-2005, 02:56 PM   #2
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Because the antennas are built into the lid of the laptop.... you cannot see them.

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Old 09-30-2005, 04:18 PM   #3
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thx you're not just messing with me are you?
 
  


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