If you don't have an "a" network to connect to your better off saving you $$$. the "a" standard is not wide spread (mainly in europe) and thing are moving to "G" and the upcoming "E".

I have the

If you don't have an "a" network to connect to your better off saving you $$$. the "a" standard is not wide spread (mainly in europe) and thing are moving to "G" and the upcoming "E".

I have the 1300 have

If you don't have an "a" network to connect to your better off saving you $$$. the "a" standard is not wide spread (mainly in europe) and thing are moving to "G" and the upcoming "E".

I have the 1300 and have no

I don't know how the tripple post happened. maybe it's because I wa in an IM at the time. Anyway.... sorry for the multi-post.

Message Edited by RojasTKD on 12-09-2003 02:21 AM

Thanks a lot for your help, RojasTKD.

I wonder what some others think about the TM 1300 and the TM 1400?  Do the TM 1300 and the TM 1400 perform identically in 802.11b and 802.11g networks?  Thanks for your help.

A large part of the decision would be if you will ever have access to the "A" network. I would say that it would only be useful if you are transferring very large files in your network. It'll be much faster.

However, "A" is most likely going to be obsolete in the future. So I would most likely suggest sticking with the Truemobile 1300 card instead. Saves you some money and you don't lose too much in terms of functions.

I agree with the previous posters... if you don't have access to 802.11a networks I wouldn't get it.  My school already has 802.11b/g and is getting ready to implement the "a" standard very soon.  I have the TM 1300 and its pretty fast doing file transfers... so I don't think I'll be upgrading to the "a" standard once my school sets it up.  One of the main advantages of the 802.11a standard is that it operates at the 5Ghz frequency so noise between other electrical devices are reduced.  Many cordless phones and other electrical equipment operate in the 2.4Ghz range which is the same range as the B/G, so signals can be weak if there is a lot of interference from such devices.

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Message Edited by TechnoSavey on 12-10-2003 01:13 PM

Thanks for all your help.  I decided to get the TM 1400 just in case.

Well, if the $$$ isn't an issue why not max it out. Sounds like that gonna be a sweet machine. If I could I would.