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What if I want to add or extend the WiFi capabilities to my laptop?
A high power WiFi notebook card can increase the WiFi capabilities of a laptop computer and allow you to get access from more locations. These cards can be used in laptops that don't currently have WiFi or used to improve the signal on laptops that already have some WiFi built in. Houston stores like Frys and Best Buy currently stock high power WiFi notebook cards.

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Article Created: 07-18-2008 12:36 PM

Last Modified: 07-18-2008 13:14 PM

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