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Wifi card and optical drive

  • 23-11-2011 7:49pm
    #1
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 655 ✭✭✭


    Right, between one thing and another, my old wifi card and DVD RW don't work with my upgraded machine.

    Anyone have a suggestion on a decent wifi card and optical drive to pick up?

    It'd be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    DVD drive: The cheapest you can pick up, though I'd stay away from LG ones. I've had three from LG, and they all sounds like bloody hoovers when burning something.

    WiFi card: These things are always hit and miss. I've had cheap ones that work very well, cheap ones that break, and the same for expensive ones. If at all possible: Ethernet, Ethernet, Ethernet.


  • #3
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 655 ✭✭✭L


    Good advice. Unfortunately running an ethernet cable isn't doable in my new house which is why I need to grab a new wifi card. :(


  • #4
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    There's homeplugs too. Here's a pair for about €42 delivered.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/
    A little more expensive than cheap wireless cards but usually provide stable connections. Some people report radio interference but overall anyone I know that have used them have had good experiences.


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