Which 'gadget'? Internet access, screen, etc.

cinderfella

Why don't you put a card in the grocers shop. Somewhere like a big Tesco.
Just say you need a s/h net book for £50.
Tech types normally have surplus machines lying around. They do tend to accumulate around the house. Many people change their machines when windows change. I will always prefer XP even though they say support is being withdrawn.
:beer:

hazyjo

Good idea, thanks Thought I'd be able to pick up a second hand one for way under £50 but can't believe they're still fairly pricey. Thought there'd be loads of 'em hiding in lofts/cupboards!

Jx

GunJack

hazyjo wrote: »

Ooh how do I do that then? Sorry, really blonde now when it comes to all this! And to think I was the only one who could set the video record thingy at home lol. Feeling old, technology's overtaken me!

THANKS

Jx

use a vga cable from netbook to monitor, simple as that.... so if you don't have a monitor, borrow one from work IT bod maybe, and a vga lead

hazyjo

Got a monitor, no idea what a VGA lead is - but will flutter my eyelashes and get helpful IT man to assist

Thanks

Jx

GunJack

vga lead has connector with 3 rows of pins in it, connects to the female vga connector on your netbook. If you have a monitor, does it have a vga lead built-in already? some do...

hazyjo

Ah okay, thanks. Will check tonight

Jx

GunJack

borrow one (a vga lead) from your IT bod today, then you can try it out tonight

hazyjo

Actually got an old screen behind my desk and that does have a lead attached. It has the row of 3 pins at both ends. Is that the one?

Ta

Jx

NiftyDigits

That's the one.