I am thinking about getting a wireless internet card and not sure what is a good deal, I just need it for college and am thinking of getting a fairly cheap one. The prices are anywhere from $0-$300 and am not sure how to select and good one.
here are two of the links that I have looked at and wondered what those of you thought who know alot more about computers than I do...thanks for any input you may have
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?q_list=true&q_phoneName=Option+GT+Max+3.6&q_sku=sku530003
http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/DisplayPhones?filterString=Data_Cards_Phone_Char
2007-09-29 16:08:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
The two links you have are for cellular cards, which work more places than a wi-fi card, but require you to pay a monthly subscription charge. Read teh fine print carefully.
A standard wireless card has no monthly charge, but must be near a wireless transmitter.
2007-09-29 16:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will get USB instantaneous taking part in cards. you besides might get people who in good shape into the laptop Card slot. hence USB ones do in good shape all and laptop taking part in cards ones in good shape in case you have a pc Card slot on the laptop. some makes are nicely known than others. Distance and partitions do have an consequence on sign. additionally avaid microwaves eg kitchen area the place the microwave oven could have an consequence whilst in use. some extra present day laptops have inbuilt instantaneous taking part in cards eg Centrino ones. verify whether you have this chip on your laptop.
2016-10-20 08:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋