TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G USB Adapter TEW-424UB by TRENDnet
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Digital camera reviews of TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G USB Adapter TEW-424UB
Digital camera Review: Awful speed
Summary: 1 Stars
I ran the speed test on my computer with adapter, it ran 0.4 Mbps. On my laptop right next the computer it ran 8 Mbs. That means this adapter is freaking slow! Don't buy.Digital camera Review: Bad.
Summary: 1 Stars
Item did not function...maybe its the fios but I just gave up trying to install it..Digital camera Review: Bluescreens Windows 7 and Vista
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this as a low-priced alternative to some of the bigger names out there, but I should have just shelled out the extra money. I've installed this on both Vista and Windows 7 and I admit the installation was easier on Windows 7. Windows 7 recognized it right away as a Realtek card and installed drivers. Vista was not so fortunate as I had to put in a disc to make it work. Regardless, after the adapter has been running a few hours, the machine bluescreens. Over the course of a day, this can happen 2-3 times.
In addition, it only provides a fraction of the available throughput of my Linksys adapter. I replaced this adapter with a Linksys PCI card and the PCI card has no issue using the full 54Mbps provided by the G protocal. This card, however, hovers between 11Mbps and 36Mbps. Same location, same power output from my WRT54G router. Granted, this is probably to do with the internal antenna on this adapter vs the external antenna on my Linksys card, but it knocks the adapter again in my book.
Also, I think the heat dissipation is poor on this adapter which is probably it's primary problem. It gets warm. Too warm. That coupled with the fact that my desktops are typically active 20-24 hours per day, makes this a poor alternative for a desktop or a frequently-on laptop. I strongly suggest spending the money on something else.
As a Windows 7 user, I wasn't satisfied with this adapter because I planned to use it for more than just a few hours at a time. It's frequent bluescreen causing malfunctions were more than irritating.
As a Vista user, my experience with this card was even more frustrating. The adapter was difficult to connect and wouldn't stay connected. Plus, it too bluescreens frequently.
General feeling: Stay away from this product, no matter what the price. Thank goodness I only spent $15 on it.
Digital camera Review: Broke after 4 days
Summary: 1 Stars
It worked well for 4 days then broke. No longer turns on. I'm debating whether to return it, but may not be worth the effort for the price. Overall, I'd buy another adapter.Digital camera Review: Cheap - Quick - Reliable
Summary: 4 Stars
The TrendNet was recommended by a co-worker, but I was skeptical. However for the price, the TrendNet USB Wireless adapter is great.
My only problem was that the default speed was 54mps. The old PC in which I installed it could not keep up, so I slowed it down to 11mps and things are great.
For the $20.00 I paid, it is the best investment ever.
You can't even buy fast-food for a family of 4 for less than that.
George