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amandoktor

by amandoktor

Why is wireless so slow in Ubuntu 11.04?
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I installed Ubuntu 11.04 on this machine and so far it looks like it is working well. However, wireless adapter is extremely slow. Download speed fluctuates from 0 to ~120 kB/s (at most, which happens rarely) while same files can be downloaded at around 900 kB/s with an external wireless adapter. In Windows, there are no problems at all, I've seen more than 2 MB/s. I guess linux driver for the adapter used in this machine is not mature enough (The installed driver is for Realtek RTL8188CE.) Do...
amandoktor

by amandoktor

Is it powerful enough to handle Sims 3?
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I bought x120e (with E350) online and I am waiting for it to arrive. Normally I don't play any games at all, but I was wondering whether I could play Sims and Need For Speed with this machine. I'm pretty sure it can handle older versions of these games, e.g. first Sims and NFS 5 (Porsche), but what about Sims 2 or 3, and other NFS games?
sandblade

by sandblade

I'm debating between the x120e and the up and coming x220 from Lenovo. Someone convince me one way or the other.
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I have a Dell Mini 9 that I'll be upgrading. I figure either will be an improvement. The one thing I did like about the Mini 9 is that it was so cheap, I never worried about breaking or losing it. However I must admit I wish it had more horsepower.