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Old 06-13-2004, 08:04 PM  
arial
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Originally posted by shermsshack
Is it an adapter that goes on the existing card, or can I just purchase a new card with USB capability? I've seen those cards around with the USB capability, but I'm wondering what would be comporable to what I've currently got. Are the USB's just as fast, or does the speed decline.. Also, do they have outside WiFI access so that I can sip on overpriced coffee while conducting biz on a cell phone in a tiny place? I really want to annoy people in public places!
Yea it's a just an adapter that plugs in via a USB port, I have one and I get a steady 11mbps just dont use them for gaming, you get bad lag spikes. Other than that they are great. Good for catching hotspots on cafes and libraries or anywhere within a certain area. If someone has a wireless router you can tap into their net. Good stuff.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....type=pr oduct

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