Hello Jeff,
Thanks for this information about the Ambicom card. I will try and pick it
up ASAP. I'm looking forward to going wireless, believe me!!<smile>
Thanks again for your message,
Beth
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Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 6:50 PM
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Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Wireless Card Alternatives
Hello Beth:
I have the Ambicom wl1100c recommended by Humanware, and I really don't
notice that much of a difference when run up against my wired in computers.
As Jonathan said, a real net-file might notice a speed difference when
transferring files between networked computers, but for average internet
usage, i.e. email, web browsing, and bookshare, you shouldn't notice that
much of a speed drop.
You're right in that it is only the 802.11b standard, but this only becomes
a problem when trying to go over huge distances wirelessly and in the
presence of certain older wireless phones.
With a normal PC, you could simply order the card and then download the
drivers for it. Unfortunately, the drivers for the BrailleNote supported
equipment are burned in as part of the operating system and, to the best of
my knowledge, can't be updated by the user. My advice would be, save the
testing and shipping headaches and stick with the known cards. I think
both Amazon and Tiger direct had the Ambicom card for around $56 with
shipping and this is pretty comparable to what's out there. But, I will tell
you, you're going to LOVE!!! wireless.
hth
Jeff Molzow
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