connecting a laptop to the internet help please - edit - more questions!

Donnie

You could of course, buy a more expensive router with stronger coverage: Netgear-DG834PN-RangeMax-MIMO-G-Wireless 65 pounds.
Add another 17 pounds for a compatible adaptor for your PC.
Then we are not sure if your laptop has a built in wireless card. If not, that another 17 pounds for an adaptor or you can purchase a wireless card(looks and works better).
Wireless card option for laptop.
'Built in' version for PC. Cheaper refurbished items available on the website.

So at least 82 pounds.

On the other hand you can probably get a cheaper model and adaptor for 40 pounds or so, but it may or may not do the job.

All adds up.

What's the model number of the Sony Vaio?

Donnie

The Belkin you mentioned could work too. But, it's ugly and some people have reported problems with Belkin equipment.

According to Belkin's bumph, it's better than the Netgear for range.

Can't say myself.

elsien

It's this one - http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=4QZZ&CategorySelectedId=11105

(Competition prize, and for too good for someone who doesn't know what they're doing!)
I was looking at tbe Belkin, because of the lifetime warranty and the chap in the shop said their customer support was good.