Question pertaining to MN-740

As best I can see ,the MN 740 (the wireless adapter for the xbox) is out of
stock everywhere that I've looked. Is there any other wireless hardware that
can fulfill it's function? (Such as, well, any G-standard wireless access
point? Such as the MN-710? I was looking at the Linksys, but they're
absurdly expensive as compared to what I can find the microsoft hardware
for.

I'm looking to get my XBox hooked up, but I'm just not that clear on what
hardware will accomplish the job with the least amount of fuss and cost.
Anyone with experience on the topic, I'd appreciate your feedback.

Mix some oil and water?

http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/

for about $120
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...rt%2520express

I saw one yesterday at a friend's house. It's a little all in one wonder
(802.11g/b router/firewall/NAT/extender, music source, Print server).
Carlos

"James Stein" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> As best I can see ,the MN 740 (the wireless adapter for the xbox) is out
> of stock everywhere that I've looked. Is there any other wireless hardware
> that can fulfill it's function? (Such as, well, any G-standard wireless
> access point? Such as the MN-710? I was looking at the Linksys, but
> they're absurdly expensive as compared to what I can find the microsoft
> hardware for.
>
> I'm looking to get my XBox hooked up, but I'm just not that clear on what
> hardware will accomplish the job with the least amount of fuss and cost.
> Anyone with experience on the topic, I'd appreciate your feedback.
>

"Carlos" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Mix some oil and water?
>
> http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/
>
> for about $120
>

Looks very handy, but a bit more money than I was looking to spend.
Actually, I'm beginning to suspect I'll settle for the microsoft MN-700 that
I found for 30 bucks, and just running about 35 ft. of Cat5 cables, for
another 20 bucks.

Sigh. MK is finally forcing me to get a network up, so I can get Live.

Might try froogle.google.com. 8-) There are many listed here, with
competitive pricing: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=MN-740
--
Chris H.
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"James Stein" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> As best I can see ,the MN 740 (the wireless adapter for the xbox) is out
> of stock everywhere that I've looked. Is there any other wireless hardware
> that can fulfill it's function? (Such as, well, any G-standard wireless
> access point? Such as the MN-710? I was looking at the Linksys, but
> they're absurdly expensive as compared to what I can find the microsoft
> hardware for.
>
> I'm looking to get my XBox hooked up, but I'm just not that clear on what
> hardware will accomplish the job with the least amount of fuss and cost.
> Anyone with experience on the topic, I'd appreciate your feedback.
>

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Might try froogle.google.com. 8-) There are many listed here, with
> competitive pricing: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=MN-740

Unfortunately, $90 isn't what I'd term' competitive', since I also have to
go ahead and buy Live starter kit.

And MK, which is what I'm doing all this for.

It'll certainly be worth it with Halo 2 coming soon.
"James Stein" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Might try froogle.google.com. 8-) There are many listed here, with
>> competitive pricing: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=MN-740
>
> Unfortunately, $90 isn't what I'd term' competitive', since I also have to
> go ahead and buy Live starter kit.
>
> And MK, which is what I'm doing all this for.
>
>

Stop being a cheap BASTARD... You can afford the XBOX and games, get a
decent WiFi "G" Ethernet client or go get a better job. I use Buffalo
Technologies and they work great and are cheap to so right up your ally.




"James Stein" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Might try froogle.google.com. 8-) There are many listed here, with
>> competitive pricing: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=MN-740
>
> Unfortunately, $90 isn't what I'd term' competitive', since I also have to
> go ahead and buy Live starter kit.
>
> And MK, which is what I'm doing all this for.
>
>

"Spectre" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Stop being a cheap BASTARD...

Oh, hey, look over there! It's a great big suckmydick!

> You can afford the XBOX and games,

Which means I should expend more money than neccasary on other things?
Perhaps I have other expenses? Perhaps I'm a college student with a chronic
illness, that gets in what little work he can when he can and scrounges up
whatever money he can for recreation when he has money left over from paying
for health insurance? Maybe you should just keep your fucking mouth shut if
you don't want to just answer the question?

James Stein wrote:
>
> "Spectre" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:ycSdndupbtiJHP7cRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Stop being a cheap BASTARD...
>
> Oh, hey, look over there! It's a great big suckmydick!
>
> > You can afford the XBOX and games,
>
> Which means I should expend more money than neccasary on other things?
> Perhaps I have other expenses? Perhaps I'm a college student with a chronic
> illness, that gets in what little work he can when he can and scrounges up
> whatever money he can for recreation when he has money left over from paying
> for health insurance? Maybe you should just keep your fucking mouth shut if
> you don't want to just answer the question?

Why would a crippled college student with cash flow problems have
broadband from a private provider instead of going the more economical
"take what the college provides with tuition" approach?

"Ted" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
>
> James Stein wrote:
>>
>> "Spectre" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:ycSdndupbtiJHP7cRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Stop being a cheap BASTARD...
>>
>> Oh, hey, look over there! It's a great big suckmydick!
>>
>> > You can afford the XBOX and games,
>>
>> Which means I should expend more money than neccasary on other things?
>> Perhaps I have other expenses? Perhaps I'm a college student with a
>> chronic
>> illness, that gets in what little work he can when he can and scrounges
>> up
>> whatever money he can for recreation when he has money left over from
>> paying
>> for health insurance? Maybe you should just keep your fucking mouth shut
>> if
>> you don't want to just answer the question?
>
> Why would a crippled college student with cash flow problems have
> broadband from a private provider instead of going the more economical
> "take what the college provides with tuition" approach?

Because this student with cash flow problems doesn't have the extra 6k/yr
for dorming, where I'd "take what the college provides with tuition." He
lives at home.