Express/Extreme?

I have an Express 802.11b card in my G4 and i get a pretty crappy reception, would an upgrade to a Extreme 802.11g card help? My wireless box can handle 802.11g. Why are Express cards selling for much more than Extreme cards on the internet if an Extreme card is better? Thanks in advance!

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