[iBook] Two Questions....

[Angus Wallace]

Hi Pat,

> The Genius Bar told her to increase ram, and that because of the 
> plastic case, it would never be as strong as the Dell with a metal 
> case...hmmmmm.  

Wow. That's a complete load of crap - they obviously don't have a clue what
they're talking about.

1. I'm not even convinced Dells have a metal case. Could be wrong there but...
2. A metal case makes the signal weaker (the metal acts as an electrical sheild)
- that's why powerbooks get poorer reception than ibooks.
3. RAM has *nothing* to do with wireless reception. However, it could be that
your iBook is sluggish, and that could be a consequence of RAM deprivation.

Anyway, ignore that advice - it's wrong.

I suggest you double-check the connection between your wifi card (under the
keyboard) and the antenna.

Cheers,
-Angus

> 
> Pat
> On Jul 9, 2006, at 10:59 PM, Angus Wallace wrote:
> 
> > Hi Pat,
> >
> > 1. Ibooks are known for excellent wireless reception. I don't think 
> > you can
> > compare the 'number of bars' between Mac and Windows, and make a 
> > conclusion
> > about which one is getting better reception. If you *really* care, 
> > then try
> > downloading a large file (say 100mb) and see which one does it faster. 
> > (Of
> > course, download one from your local network, so that the network is 
> > the
> > limiting speed factor! ;-) (personally, I'd be betting on the iBook)
> 
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