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| Thread ID: 94705 | 2008-11-08 18:43:00 | Where do you use WIFI | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 718928 | 2008-11-08 18:43:00 | I am thinking of a used laptop with Wifi since it can be so cheap or just use my even older laptop and live without Wifi. I mean I could add Wifi now but it just means is a $80 investment better or is a $300 newer used laptop better. Just want to get an idea of how much importance of Wifi mobility for users. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 718929 | 2008-11-08 18:56:00 | Option 4 | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 718930 | 2008-11-08 19:09:00 | I alternate my WiFi usage between using it at home via Ad Hoc connection, and at the University. Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 718931 | 2008-11-08 20:27:00 | Mostly just at home and uni. What's the current laptop spec? |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 718932 | 2008-11-08 23:58:00 | Current: P3 600Mhz, 320MB max. Without Wifi but can do PCMCIA. Cannot do USB since it's 1.1. Possible: P4 M 1.7Ghz, 1GB upgradeable to 2GB Max, $400. Wifi builtin. While I am getting a desktop PC self built. I thought is the current laptop ok going to clubs and going on travel as a photo's backup device and where possible use the free wifi for web and email. Ie., $80 PCMCIA card vs a $400 laptop. It's they are both the thin laptops - one inch thick, 12" screens, no floppyu or optical drives. Both laptops has the base unit or docking station. My current one I have, the possible purchase one the $400 price includes it with a optical drive installed. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 718933 | 2008-11-09 00:32:00 | I would go for wired networking if you can. Safer, faster and cheaper. | jwil1 (65) | ||
| 718934 | 2008-11-09 01:10:00 | Not saying its the best option as the laptop is quite old but you can get pcmcia cards cheaper then $80, example here (www.qmb.co.nz) and here (www.pbtech.co.nz). | stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 718935 | 2008-11-09 01:51:00 | Home and Uni or at a friends house. Data plans are too damn expensive in NZ :( | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 718936 | 2008-11-09 07:00:00 | I use wifi all the time at home, university and work. However, I very rarely use public wifi hotspots. | maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 718937 | 2008-11-09 07:11:00 | I use wifi at home and when I go stay with my daughter in the US. Always take my Macbook with me to New Plymouth to see family. One day I'll get lucky and someone there will have a wireless router with broadband! | lakewoodlady (103) | ||
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