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jrobbins30041
05-24-2005, 01:43 PM
Hey all. Im buying a laptop soon but im not sure on something. Not sure how this centrino technology works. Basically I want a wireless connection to the internet anywhere I am (like a cell phone) but not sure if centrino will do this. Not sure if I have to pay a monthly feee either? Thanks for any help

threehundred
05-24-2005, 02:40 PM
It will not do that. You will have to get a wireless card from a cell phone provider. The laptop with Centrino technology will allow you to connect to 802.11b/g hotspots at places that provide wireless internet like cafes, schools and your house (if you have a wireless router) You will need something like this below, plus service from whichever provider's card you buy, ie, verizon in this case vvvvvvvvvv
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=74954&item=6770819686&rd=1

Jaimecbr900
05-24-2005, 04:01 PM
You should also look into a good firewall and WEP when you are surfing all over the place. I also wouldn't do any financial transactions over a wireless link. Asking for trouble there IMO.

Good luck.

threehundred
05-24-2005, 05:38 PM
You should also look into a good firewall and WEP when you are surfing all over the place. I also wouldn't do any financial transactions over a wireless link. Asking for trouble there IMO.

Good luck.
:goodjob: good advice

jrobbins30041
05-28-2005, 02:55 PM
thanks guys