I have to say I like your post very much, jasauders. I couldn't possibly agree more.
The 7260 is a colossal failure. How exhilarating it would be for someone from intel to just admit it already. It really is a disgrace, the issues this card has after a year of driver updates and yet there are scores of new laptops hitting the market with this card installed. For most people--and, luckily, for Intel--ignorance is bliss, since as long as most users can connect at all, they'll be happy. But for anyone more familiar with their wifi speeds and who conducts speed tests regularly, they're going to be in for quite a shock followed by a strong dose of buyer's remorse.