New computer or reconnect old?

[Diplomat]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milo Man*</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a friend that just got her first computer (second hand). It runs windows 98 [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img]

She had no problems hooking up to a braodband connection. She is also just using her computer to check email and do some mild surfing. Her's also has USB ports so she could plug in a portable device to store pictures if she wanted. </div></div>
I'm assuming she doesn't do a lot of multitasking. Unless the main components parts were upgraded at one point, RAM could be about 256/512 MB and hard-drive maybe 10GB. Workable for someone whose net habits are at a minimum.

[Nanook]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

Here is my words of wisdom...

Since Wanda does not have a land line phone she should get a wifi connection & a laptop. Then she can take the laptop anywhere she wants in her house and out. I am so happy with mine I don't ever want to be chained to a desk again. Less room, etc.

It might end up being a huge pain to attempt a hookup to a wifi connection to an old computer unless you have a guru friend!

Signed, Nanook from her bed. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

[Bandana]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is my words of wisdom...

Since Wanda does not have a land line phone she should get a wifi connection & a laptop. Then she can take the laptop anywhere she wants in her house and out. I am so happy with mine I don't ever want to be chained to a desk again. Less room, etc.

It might end up being a huge pain to attempt a hookup to a wifi connection to an old computer unless you have a guru friend!

Signed, Nanook from her bed. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

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What Nanook said [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]


Oh and what I said in the e-mail too [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif[/img]


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[kia027]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is my words of wisdom...

Since Wanda does not have a land line phone she should get a wifi connection & a laptop. Then she can take the laptop anywhere she wants in her house and out. I am so happy with mine I don't ever want to be chained to a desk again. Less room, etc.

It might end up being a huge pain to attempt a hookup to a wifi connection to an old computer unless you have a guru friend!

Signed, Nanook from her bed. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

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and why u a copy mi so [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] a same so mi did seh up tap deh [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahnahnay.gif[/img]

[chitowngirl]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get a wifi card for a laptop (if you buy a laptop) and you and laptop can go & connect anywhere .. even at the library</div></div>
BUT if her only internet source is a wifi card, she's not going to have internet access at home unless she's able
to steal someone else's UNSECURED connection, right? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

[kia027]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get a wifi card for a laptop (if you buy a laptop) and you and laptop can go & connect anywhere .. even at the library</div></div>
BUT if her only internet source is a wifi card, she's not going to have internet access at home unless she's able
to steal someone else's UNSECURED connection, right? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] </div></div>

at&t , vz and sprint sell the cards I talking about.. we nat talking the same thing chitown

[chitowngirl]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get a wifi card for a laptop (if you buy a laptop) and you and laptop can go & connect anywhere .. even at the library</div></div>
BUT if her only internet source is a wifi card, she's not going to have internet access at home unless she's able
to steal someone else's UNSECURED connection, right? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] </div></div>

at&t , vz and sprint sell the cards I talking about.. we nat talking the same thing chitown </div></div>
tell me more...please...so you mean you can buy internet time on a card (just like phone time) and as long as you have a wifi card in your laptop you can use the card anywhere, anytime? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

[kia027]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chitown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get a wifi card for a laptop (if you buy a laptop) and you and laptop can go & connect anywhere .. even at the library</div></div>
BUT if her only internet source is a wifi card, she's not going to have internet access at home unless she's able
to steal someone else's UNSECURED connection, right? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] </div></div>

at&t , vz and sprint sell the cards I talking about.. we nat talking the same thing chitown </div></div>
tell me more...please...so you mean you can buy internet time on a card (just like phone time) and as long as you have a wifi card in your laptop you can use the card anywhere, anytime? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img] </div></div>

i guess I used the wrong term,.. they are wireless pc cards..

for example

[wandaweberg]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

Thanks SO much everyone!!! I cannot at this time reply individually but really appreciate the help.


Wanda !

[swedishrasta]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

I just bougth a laptop and except for some minor stuff (I am a computer idiot because I used to have a whole IT department at my disposal)...I love it. I love the part about being able to take it anywhere. I have noticed that my time on it without it being hooked up is not that long though..approx 3 hours depending on what I am doing. I use it mostly to surf check emails and suck.
Will not go back to a stationary one and I spent a fortune on the laptop I got because electronics here are outrageous.

Good luck Wanda
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[wandaweberg]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

Yep contemplating laptap verus desktop.

Considering cable hookup

I need to actually get out and price things right now.

Thanks SO MUCH everyone for responding.

[wandaweberg]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: R00TS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my advise would be to wash your hands after leavin the pubic library [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img] </div></div>


Yep - [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

you mek me [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

[wandaweberg]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milo Man*</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a friend that just got her first computer (second hand). It runs windows 98 [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img]

She had no problems hooking up to a braodband connection. She is also just using her computer to check email and do some mild surfing. Her's also has USB ports so she could plug in a portable device to store pictures if she wanted. </div></div>

how long does it take to boot up? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bubble.gif[/img]


her usb ports are 1.0 or 2.0?

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How would I determine my ports?

I am a computer idjut!

[wandaweberg]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: loops</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i'm posting this for Wandabe....she's having trouble getting on the site...but will check for answers during her lunchtime from the public library.

employers [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad2.gif[/img]

ennyways....many thanks in advance if you could offer her some advice

Computer Question



I have a computer that is about 8 years old. Do not presently have it connected. I am considering getting onto the internet at home.



Should I:

1. Buy a new computer or hook up the old one?

2. What’s a “decent” price for a new computer?

3. What would be the best way to connect? I do not have landline phone service at home.



Any ideas, suggestions or comments?

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Loops [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

Thanks for posting on my behalf. . . . . at library now.

[wandaweberg]

Re: New computer or reconnect old?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> have a computer that is about 8 years old</div></div>


from that statement alone I would recommend getting a new computer.. Connections will be out of date on the existing, operating systems, bus, i/o devices etc.. thinngs would be more hassle than it is worth.


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Kia, yes I think it may be more of a headache hooking up the old one at this point.