Posts by shima

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the main differences between the EG series and EX series of chips is that the EX operates on the 2.4ghz and 5.0ghz radio bands while the EG on the 2.4ghz band only, also the EGS can operate...

Quote: Originally Posted by whackamac The Atheros Card I just bought is the AR5006EX. It is the lastest/greatest, though there are only a few available in the world currently. I bought off a guy in Hong Kong with the ID...

If you want to get rid of Intel's bloatware on the wireless, you can Control Panel --> Add/Remove Progams, modify Intel Proset and remove everything but the main driver (which is small in size). Windows will then take over your...

Do I like my widescreen? A big yes. From watching DVD's in widescreen to multitasking with multiple documents up at once, to Photoshopping to playing games, it's great. As far as websites go, I have zero issues.

Quote: Originally Posted by lumberbunny Tekara and/or shima, could either of you run through how to install (and where to download) the latest Widcomm stack? The "What's up with Dell's Bluetooth drivers?"...

Alright, got a question for you Bluetooth savvy guys. BT module: BT355 2.0 w/EDR Drivers: Dell Broadcom R127314 Headset: Jabra BT620s I have my headset paired with the BT355 module - in stereo headset profile - and it runs great with...

I have the BT355 w/Dell drivers (Broadcom - Widcomm stack) paired with Jabra BT620s (BT1.2) in stereo, and they work. Range is good until you hit a wall - then the connection goes to crap. AVRCP works only when you have the music...

Quote: Originally Posted by D_T Looking at a Dell 1705 configured like so: Dual Core 2 1.83Mhz DVD+- RW DL 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 2GB RAM 17" UWXGA+ TrueLife ATI X1400 Wireless A/G/Bluetooth 80Whr battery...

Quote: Originally Posted by onlycurious I heard a laptops lifespan is way shorter than a desktop's lifespan. Is this true? I would assume it would be because you'll be carrying laptops around and banging them up, even...

I received my Intel swag a few days ago. The backpack will only hold 14" or smaller laptops I think, and definitely not the 17" models. Can't complian, as it was free.