WiFi Laptop?

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  1. axlman

    axlman Regular member

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    I got a IBM thinkpad, it's a few years old now, but I'm going to upgrade it a bit rather than spend alot of money on a new right now. I'm just in the need to know about getting wireless internet on it. Mainly if I want to hit some of the "Hot Spots".

    Is it only the "Centrino" laptops that will pickup wireless interenet? Or can I just get a wireless card and have it do the same thing?

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    axlman, Apr 19, 2005
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  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    you can get a pc wireless card that should fit your pc slot if you have that slot!!
     
    ddp, Apr 19, 2005
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    Wireless card is the way to go and very inexpensive today. There are deals for under $10 after rebates... Belkin, Linksys, etc. Just look for these deals on the weekends usually.
     
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    ok, thanks.
     
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    teach & learn
     
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