It is fairly easy to find "the best price" on 802.11 hardware, using the various search engines that specialize in "deals" BUT it is MUCH HARDER to find information about the QUALITY of the hardware.
While pouring over the spec sheets that most on-line stores have CAN give you a clue about who is rebadging what, it remains very difficult to determine what models from which manufacturers are using a particular chipset.
Specifically, rather simply 'review' products and stating "this access point has an easy to use web interface for set-up" someone should go into the details of what makes the various HW tick. Who is using the PrismII chipset, in what cards? What are the alternatives? Which model # access points have provisons for external antenae? Which have RF sections that put out the legal limit?
Obviously this is MUCH MORE WORK than a "fan boy review", it might require some actual test equipment and interviewing the engineers at the various companies, but I would appreciate such info MUCH MORE. In fact, I'd probably be willing to PAY for it!
Ideas? feedback is welcome!