laptop

kathy1 · #1 09-25-2007, 06:54 AM

i have been thinking about getting a laptop computer for awhile now. what brand do you recommend? also how does a router work do you need a phone line to use it? i would appreciate any help you could be to me. thanks

michelle2677 · #2 09-25-2007, 07:02 AM

the only advice i can give you is..don't.

unless you are excellent with computers, or someone in your family is, it's such a hassle.

granted, I'm not that computer smart, but i've had nothing but problems

kathy1 · #3 09-25-2007, 07:08 AM

thank you. so that means i should stick with the desk top that we already have?

michelle2677 · #4 09-25-2007, 07:13 AM

I would just say, if you want to really get one-go ahead. But don't think it's gonna be a walk in the park. There are going to definitely be some frustrations ahead. Idk if it's worth it, but I have to say I enjoy lugging my computer anywhere i care to go. So I guess it is. I just wish someone had warned me of all the problems I was about to face

good luck!

SuzeQuze · #5 09-25-2007, 07:36 AM

Apparently whatever kind Michelle has, don't get that.

As far as a router goes there are different kinds but the wireless router I have works with cable wireless internet, not the phone. When you do get it just make sure you have antivirus and antispyware software on it before you connect. Without the software it only takes 20 minutes after connecting to get your computer infected, regardless of what you are doing.

danax6 · #6 09-25-2007, 08:16 AM

There are cable/DSL routers, so you should be fine. And yeah, I agree, ask Michelle was laptop she has and don't buy that one. I don't have any problems with laptops, I prefer one over a desktop computer, were it not for the fact that desktop computers are more equipped for gaming or photo and video editing, as they can hold faster processors, more memory and more harddrive space. I guess it depends on what you intend to use your laptop for.

kathy1 · #7 09-25-2007, 08:46 AM

i know there are wireless routers. do you need cable or a phone line to use them. i want to use it for the internet and email just like i use the desktop for.

**mylittledemon** · #8 09-25-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy1

i have been thinking about getting a laptop computer for awhile now. what brand do you recommend? also how does a router work do you need a phone line to use it? i would appreciate any help you could be to me. thanks

Kathy... I work on the Geek Squad. I like Toshibas. HPs tend to crash a lot.

kathy1 · #9 09-25-2007, 08:54 AM

how does a wireless router work?

**mylittledemon** · #10 09-25-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy1

how does a wireless router work?

Sure. Works best with an extra cable line.

carrie721 · #11 09-25-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy1

how does a wireless router work?

you connect it to your cable modem and it sends a wireless signal to your laptop

Sarah · #12 09-25-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy1

how does a wireless router work?

hi kathy. do you intend on using dial-up internet, dsl internet, cable internet, or other?

if you intend on using dial-up internet, you will need to make sure that your laptop has a standard modem built in. on many systems now, that is an extra option that you will have to double-check for. and really, i have never heard of using dialup with a router. i just wanted to cover most of the bases. anywa!

otherwise: you'll use an ethernet cable to connect the modem provided by your ISP to the wireless router. in most cases, you will need to get a wireless network card to pop into the lap-top. the wireless router will send a signal to that card. if you want to take your laptop around with you and get online at various businesses, etc., your wireless network card will - in most cases - detect that a signal is available for you to pick up.

i have 2 desktop computers and a laptop. the desktops are more powerful and easier to fix, but it is convenient to carry the laptop around.

David · #13 09-25-2007, 11:39 AM

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thank you. so that means i should stick with the desk top that we already have?

i don't think you should have a computer at all because there are studies that show that radiation can be deadly.

JazmenFlowers · #14 09-25-2007, 11:56 AM

get a Mac!

**mylittledemon** · #15 09-25-2007, 12:21 PM

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otherwise: you'll use an ethernet cable to connect the modem provided by your ISP to the wireless router. in most cases, you will need to get a wireless network card to pop into the lap-top. the wireless router will send a signal to that card. if you want to take your laptop around with you and get online at various businesses, etc., your wireless network card will - in most cases - detect that a signal is available for you to pick up.

i have 2 desktop computers and a laptop. the desktops are more powerful and easier to fix, but it is convenient to carry the laptop around.

I couldnt have said it better. Laptops are for ease of carrying around. Personally, I wouldnt recommend it for any other reason. And yes, I like Macs too.