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Help Pls - require a Laptop for mobile Intrernet access
Huggins
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Hi All, I need a LapTop so that I can access the internet remotley whilst out and about. This is my SOLE requirement.
Can anyone suggest which laptop to buy, what spec, what to consider etc? I really want to spend as little as possible without compromising speed or connection too much.
Also whats the deal with remote interenet access? would i have to set up another broadband account (I am with wanadoo for my home pc). How reliable is the connection etc etc
regards huggins
Can anyone suggest which laptop to buy, what spec, what to consider etc? I really want to spend as little as possible without compromising speed or connection too much.
Also whats the deal with remote interenet access? would i have to set up another broadband account (I am with wanadoo for my home pc). How reliable is the connection etc etc
regards huggins
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I don't know about this but just seen it on an email. It's on:Huggins wrote:Hi All, I need a LapTop so that I can access the internet remotley whilst out and about. This is my SOLE requirement.
Can anyone suggest which laptop to buy, what spec, what to consider etc? I really want to spend as little as possible without compromising speed or connection too much.
Also whats the deal with remote interenet access? would i have to set up another broadband account (I am with wanadoo for my home pc). How reliable is the connection etc etc
regards huggins
https://www.tchibo.co.uk
All the specs are detailed there. Hop this is some help.Do I want it? ......Do I need it? ......What would happen if I don't buy it??????0 -
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If you buy a wireless router then you can broadcast your own broadband account around your home (will cost IRO £40).
To get wireless access elsewhere you have two options:
- go to an area where you can pick up another public connection (there are some stations, McDonalds' etc. with these) - this is free
- connect through a mobile phone account - this is very expensive, and is done through cards like these: http://www.o2.co.uk/business/productsservices/devices/gprscards/0,,200,00.html0 -
Are Mcdonalds Wifi Free ??
most hotspots seem to chargeAny posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.0 -
You can use a mobile - connected by irda, bluetooth or USB to a mobile , to get gprs ( same as using a pcmcia card ) not cheap - or even in some cases dial up ( slow)Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.0
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BT Openzone http://www.btopenzone.com/ is a subscription wifi service
A directory of free and subscription wifi http://www.hotspot-locations.com/modules.php?name=HotSpots&op=listall&ccc=GB
As for the laptop - doesn't need to be that fast for emails and general surfing - get one with the longest battery life.0 -
not many free ones listed MacD's in my area are "pay sitesAny posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.0
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