Originally Posted by mongatu
I'm still in the dark ages. I don't have a wireless network notebook adapter, but I would like to get one. Would appreciate any suggestions re what would be the cheapest but still decent product to go with. (Don't want to spend too much money because I will probably be getting a new laptop that will have it already built in within the next 6 months or so.)
Hmm. You mention the cheapest. I'll mention the best. Trust me it can make a difference when trying to get on that sometimes low powered or distant wireless network. I reccomend Cisco's A/B/G (AIR-CB21AG). Best card on the market IMHO. Cards by Orinco also do well. Bear in mind the Cisco will set you back about 110.
I tend to avoid linksys cards as I find the integrated antennas tend to be poor which can lead to difficulty in a variety of indoor situations. I've had decent success with D-Link. Netgear also isn't bad.
Whatever you buy, I'd reccomend buying one that does A/B/G if you can swing the extra dollars. You'll get more from your investment that way.