Is it worth the money upgrading from Wireless-G to Wireless-N?

I have a Linksys Wireless-G router, and I'm think about getting a Linksys Wireless-N router. My notebook supports Wireless-N. Is it worth the money? What are the advantages of Wireless-N over Wireless-G? Thanks!

I just bought a N router since my notebook has a N card and unless I'm in the same room, I cant get more than 700kbs download which is not good.
I switch it to G however and its full speed anywhere in the house with great range. This is the second N router btw from 2 different makers and they both did the same thing.
(Edited post for guideline compliance. Thanks!)
Message Edited by JOHNDOE_06 on 10-12-2008 11:57 AM

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