Need Help Choosing Wireless Card or USB Connector for Desktop Please

[ecole9]

Hello all. I just built a desktop running Vista 64-bit. I kind of overlooked the internet connection figuring I would just use a wired connection. The problem is that the desktop is in another room than the cable modem and wireless router (used for my laptop), and I'm not that good at running wires through my house in a neat manner.

So...I would like to add an affordable (under 70 dollars) wireless card or USB connector to my desktop.

I think the USB connector would be most convenient as it is easy to install but I'm not sure if the USB connector loses quality for ease of use compared to the wireless card. Right now I use the WRT54G V8 Linksys router.

Please, anyone with some input or recommendations help me out.

Thanks!

[Rick]

I use 2 units
1 the Wifi card from Linksys PCI Card and one of their USB

Both are at least 45 feet away from the access point and pass through 4 walls
The USB works best and it includes a 6 foot USB cable to allow you to place it where you want it for best reception

I place it above the system on a shelf and have good speed.
Can't give you any examples because I never needed any or even ran a speed test on it
it works and I can tolerate it ( I HATE SLOW CONNECTION )

But the Linksys units work with NO hassles