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    WiFi Card Replacement

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    Another buying help plea...

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    WiFi Card Replacement

    So I found the card. It's a "Broadcom 43228" The only thing I can find called that is on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/HP-669832-001-Broadcom-802-11abgn-adapter/dp/B00A03J22E The Broadcom website doesn't show up anything when I search for 43228. Thanks for your help, Scout, but I still have...
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    WiFi Card Replacement

    I don't have the laptop yet. My previous Acer had the problem and I have seen numerous complaints from *other* users who already have the laptop and the exact same problem.
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    WiFi Card Replacement

    I know that having an external is easier, but I would VERY strongly prefer to have a good internal... I appreciate the tip, Brett, but I don't want another usb device floating around my backpack (as they tend to get broken...). I know a guy who does computer repairs who could do it for me. I...
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    WiFi Card Replacement

    So, I'm hoping to get an Acer V3-571G-6407 soon... It seems like a really good deal. The last Acer I had had an intermittent WiFi card and I had to downgrade to my spare (which I'm running on now :( ) I want to nip these problems in the bud this time as I have found a few threads complaining...
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    Another buying help plea...

    I'm liking the Aspire V3-blah, wsx... I would prefer the $699.99 model though, it has a better processor. The U510 doesn't seem to have a VGA port so it won't suit my needs... http://www.amazon.com/U36SG-AS51-13-3-Inch-Ultraportable-Laptop-Black/dp/B007QPZSDG?tag=wuggeecom-20 That seems to be...
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    Another buying help plea...

    1. What is your budget? Anywhere up to about $600-$650. 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15.6", will go down to a 14" 3. What screen resolution do you want? average (1366x768) ish 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? I need to be...
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    Acer Aspire V3-571G-9686, good buy?

    Bump again.... I've had bad luck with acers in the past, but the laptop is available from TigerDirect as well: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4978876
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    Comparison

    Oops. I see the formatting in the stickies now, I just posted this from the sidebar in another section. Here goes the list: 1. What is your budget? About $600 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15.6" 3. What screen resolution do you want? Doesn't have to be...
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    Comparison

    Hello, internet! I'm looking for a new computer and my budget is *very* low. I'm looking at about $600, but I want to have gaming capability. I've been looking around and I've found two so far that fit what I'm wanting...