Hi ChrisNJ1,
Thank you for sharing the information.
Yes, the Intel Centrino wireless cards (Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, etc.) is a better option. There are no such known compatibility issues with these cards, however, you will need the drivers for them compatible to your operating system. Performance wise these cards delivers up to 300 Mbps and 2X1 greater range with 2 antennas for faster, more consistent wireless connectivity in more places.
These consumes less power, enabling long battery life for greater mobility. Actual platform battery life savings will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations.
Hope this helps. Please reply if you have questions.