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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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? for you techno geeks.
OK, I bought a new lap top that is Wi-Fi ready.  When traveling, I would like to get on the internet. Now for my question. Being the doubting parent that I am, my son is thinking that if you would go and buy a Wi-Fi card for around $40, one time cost, that you go anywhere and get internet access. I'm thinking that if I would go to a hotel that offers internet access, I would have to bring my modem, and set up my computer with my IP stuff before I could into the internet. Now if you have understood both questions, I would appreciate some input. 
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| August 27, 2009, 13:53 |
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calcol
38 / male
Tyler, Texas, US
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Re: ? for you techno geeks.
new lap top that is Wi-Fi ready. buy a Wi-Fi card?
If the lap top has a Wi-Fi card built in then no you don't have to buy any thing to use it where there Wi-fi. But if it dose not have it built in the you need to get a card.
hotel that offers internet access, I would have to bring my modem?
If the hotel offers internet as Wi-Fi then no you don't have to have a modem you can use your laptop Wi-Fi to get on.
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| August 27, 2009, 14:03 |
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Re: ? for you techno geeks.
Get one with wi-fi built in and your good to go. Anywhere with a public hot spot like many libraries and restaurants you'll be able to log on to the net.
There are cards that even allow you to get on-line via your cell provider but those do cost extra every month. Don't know much about the policies $, but they do work everyplace a cell is available. Check out the new Netbooks if you want small affordable unit mainly for Internet use.
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| August 27, 2009, 14:59 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: ? for you techno geeks.
And now you all know why I'm asking, I know nothing about all these new gagets and how things work together. Thanks for your input. 
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| August 27, 2009, 16:30 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: ? for you techno geeks.
WOW, this wireless thing really works neato. I'm sitting outside on the internet, and I've found someone elses wireless network that I'm using. Now Ma and I can play at the sametime on the net.
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| August 28, 2009, 01:10 |
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Re: ? for you techno geeks.
The wireless card helps with the reception of the hotels wi-fi. It does not automatically connect to everything.
The only thing you should have to take is your wireless card should you buy one.
I use Verizon wireless for everything now. Got sick of the cables and extra bs all over. 
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| August 28, 2009, 06:00 |
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