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    Tiger Shark
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    Wireless Internet Lap tops

    I honestly don't know anything about Lap tops. So if I sound like a complete noob in this topic, it's because I am. At least as far as Lap Tops go. I know a decent amount about Desktop computers and I've even built a couple. But I have a lot to learn about Lap Tops. So I'll begin by asking some questions.

    First off all, how does the wireless internet work with lap tops? I know how part of it does. I know that if you're at home with your lap top and have a wireless router, that you can go online without having to be plugged in to anything. But then again ... who buys a lap top to use at your home?

    With that being said. How do you use your wireless internet access in places that you'd REALLY want to? Like at work on a lunch break? Or at school in between classes? Or is something like that even possible?

    If it's not. Then I doubt I'd invest any more time in notebooks. Being able to surf the web while I'm not at home is the only thing I'm really interested in.

    I build my own computers. But I wouldn't have a clue how to build my own notebook. Is it just as easy to build a lap top as it is a desktop? Do most people build their own notebooks like they do with their desktops? Or do most people just buy notebooks? ("most people" = here at Sharky / Computer Enthusiasts)

    If they buy them.... which would be the best company to go with? Dell? Compaq? HP? Toshiba? (especially regarding the wireless internet notebooks, like Pentium - M / Centrino).

    Thanks for the answers and info!
    Last edited by Jome20; 02-26-2005 at 02:18 AM.
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