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6/4/12 at 3:16pm
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I'm looking at a couple of Wireless USB Adapters for my Asus G75VW since the built-in Wireless network card only supports 2.4Ghz radios. The Wireless USB Adapters that I am looking at are the following:

ASUS USB-N53, Dual-Band Wireless USB Adapter
Linksys AE3000, Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
D-Link DWA-160, Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter

I've narrowed it down to those Three USB Adapters however I'm having difficulty choosing between either of them.
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6/4/12 at 3:43pm
After comparing them, I'd say the Linksys looks marginally more tempting than the others. There are only three reviews for it on Newegg, though.
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6/7/12 at 6:07pm
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I purchased the Linksys AE3000 from NCIX since the ASUS Dual Band 'Diamond' USB Adapter was not available.

I haven't tested it yet but I will update once it's used.
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