Thanks for all your replies. There were some other good reasons given for why 802.11n (or "Draft N" currently) should be added to devices.
Summary of Benefits * 5 GHz operation avoids interference from microwaves, phones, etc. * Gives ability for people to use "Greenfield" mode for increased throughput (i.e. all N network) * Increased range from MIMO technology * Better throughput for people using their SB as a wireless bridge Recommendation * In order to keep costs down while still offering these benefits to those who want/need it, the best scenario would be if Logitech offered a replacement mini-PCI Wifi to support 802.11n. I'm sure they could sell this device at a nice profit and everyone would be happy. Side note * Some people seem to be against using this technology because "it's not a finished spec." Everything I've read indicates that current hardware will be firmware upgradeable to be compliant with the final 802.11n spec. Note that although the spec is not yet ratified, there are still quality controls in place. The Wifi Alliance does interoperability testing and has a "Draft N" certification process. The "Draft N" equipment has been available for quite some time and seems to have matured quite a bit. I too was wary of this certification early on, but now that I see how long the 802.11n spec is dragging on I think it was a smart move by the Wifi Alliance in creating this intermediate certification. I'm sure lots of great inputs have made their way into the final spec as a result of all the real-world usage that has resulted. Also, people who need the range/throughput of 802.11n have gotten access to it years sooner. -- bgriffis ------------------------------------------------------------------------ bgriffis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1477 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57042 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
