[thelist] internet on a laptop

[Lightning]

Thanks to the guys that answered.

I got enough information I can surf the web and get my questions answered.

So far, Sprint looks the best, but I will do more of research before I make
a decision.

Laura

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Wilhelm" <thelist at summit7solutions.com>
To: <thelist at lists.evolt.org>
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 11:59 AM
Subject: RE: [thelist] internet on a laptop


> When I'm mobile I use SprintPCS' data network to stay connected. You can
get
> a PCMCIA card for a laptop, although I connect via Bluetooth to my Treo
650.
> Both work well. Not the fastest currently, but with the EV-DO upgrades in
> progress now, speeds will be rising quickly.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> ----Original Message----
> From: thelist-bounces at lists.evolt.org
> [mailto:thelist-bounces at lists.evolt.org] On Behalf Of
> Lightning Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 11:18 AM To:
> thelist at lists.evolt.org Subject: [thelist] internet on a
> laptop
>
> > I am tired of going places, and finding I cannot hook up
> > to an internet.
> >
> > I've bought all the right equipment to be compatible with
> > every environment.
> > But often I run into security stops. The host can't or
> > won't let me hook my computer to their system.
> >
> > Now I am looking into a wireless solution.
> >
> > I find I don't even know the vocabulary to search the web!
> >
> > Can someone tell me what service and what equipment I
> > need to know about?
> > What urls might clarify this for me?
> >
> > Do I keep my home-based provider(Comcast), or will I
> > replace my provider?
> >
> > Also, can I assume any such solution also comes with a
> > phone?
> >
> > thanks
> > Laura
>
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