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USB 802.11n/g WiFi Adapters

Computers, Networking & Internet, Portable / By William Appleyard / June 11, 2009

Most modern laptops today have their WiFi adapters built in, but if you have an older laptop and would rather not shell out just to get WiFi, here are some USB WiFi adpaters models that will help you get online without wires.

The fast…

If it’s speed you’re after, the Belkin Wireless N+ 802.11n USB adapter (~$75) shouldn’t do you far wrong – the adapter takes 802.11n connections (as the name suggests), is MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) enabled, but is also backwards compatible with wireless-g and 802.11b routers. It comes with a very pleasing desk stand should you wish to use it for your desktop.

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Mvix Nubbin – world’s smallest wireless-N USB adapter

Computers, Gizmo of the Day, Networking & Internet / By Khalid Hosein / May 7, 2009

If you’ve decided that you need to get your Wireless-N on, but would rather not shell out thousands for a new laptop or updated wireless device, then you need a wireless-N adapter. The Mvix Nubbin is arguably the world’s smallest such adapter.

The Mvix Nubbin is a USB 2.0 adapter that is 802.11n draft compliant as well as supporting 802.11b/g and 802.1e QoS. It works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

It really is small, extending only 18mm (0.7″) out from its host.

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More info from the manufacturer
Price: $37.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Mvix Nubbin – smallest wireless-N adapter

Computers, Networking & Internet / By Khalid Hosein / May 6, 2009

Mvix USA has just announced the world’s smallest wireless-N adapter, the Mvix Nubbin. The Mvix Nubbin is 802.11n draft compliant as well as supporting 802.11b/g and 802.1e QoS. It works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

The Nubbin plugs into USB 2.0 ports and only extends 18mm (0.7″) out from its host. Mvix Nubbin is priced at $39 and will start shipping May 7. You can pre-order right now at MvixUSA.com.