Why is this laptop unsuitable for broadband dongles?

nottseagull

http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/Laptops/compaq-armada-e500/EM83

If it's just because of the 512 MB of RAM, could this not be swapped for a 1GB stick?

KillerWatt

Probably because it does not have any USB2 ports, and it certainly isn't worth £130.

KingL

I've got a 512MB pentium IV that runs a mobile dongle no probs. But the clockspeed is 2.5GHz, which is a tad more difficult to upgrade.

Donnie

Also;

Typical system requirement:

Configuration (Recommended):
CPU
1GHz Pentium or above
Hard Disk
20GB or above
RAM
512M or above
The performance of the modem may be reduced if the system
requirements are not met.

Donnie

Take a look at this Zoostorm Freedom Netbook - 10.2" screen for £144 instead.

It will outperform that pile of junk in every way. It will be 'as new'.

Hammyman

nottseagull wrote: »

http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/Laptops/compaq-armada-e500/EM83

If it's just because of the 512 MB of RAM, could this not be swapped for a 1GB stick?

1) CPU isn't up to it - broadband dongles do a lot in software
2) No USB2 ports.
3) Don't think it'll take 1GB sticks.

At the IT clearance auctions I went to yesterday, similar spec laptops were being sold for £2-£10 because thats all they're worth.

tonynw

dont need any usb ports if you use a myfi unit you can fit a wifi card in the pcmcia port and it will work on the net ok for basic internet surfing etc.

tonynw

Donnie

tonynw wrote: »

dont need any usb ports if you use a myfi unit you can fit a wifi card in the pcmcia port and it will work on the net ok for basic internet surfing etc.

tonynw

That sounds like an expensive solution, doesn't it?

tonynw

£60 best thing with myfi is upto 6 people can use it at the same time so can get cost back off other people.

tonynw

Donnie

tonynw wrote: »

£60 best thing with myfi is upto 6 people can use it at the same time so can get cost back off other people.

tonynw

I think that you forgot about the PCMCIA card. The thing is a piece of junk.
Hammyman is close to the mark when it comes to the value.
To suggest another spend of another £70 to £80 on the original price of £130 to get mobile broadband Internet access is the height of ridiculousness.

New netbook £144. USB modem £20.

Why?

tonynw

Donnie wrote: »

I think that you forgot about the PCMCIA card. The thing is a piece of junk.
Hammyman is close to the mark when it comes to the value.
To suggest another spend of another £70 to £80 on the original price of £130 to get mobile broadband Internet access is the height of ridiculousness.

New netbook £144. USB modem £20.

Why?

£49 for myfi + £7.50 for wifi card = £56.50 when i was at school and if you can share the cost of the internet it would work out cheaper and dont say the height of ridiculousness.

YOU RECOMEND THIS ???? HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE REVIEWS ????


Take a look at this Zoostorm Freedom Netbook - 10.2" screen for £144 instead.

I have purchsed 24 of them and all but 2 have given problems so i have given up selling them.

why do you think they are £144 at argos clearance site

tonynw