Discussion » Wireless and that

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Posted by Brock, around 17th October 2005:
 
Gents, geeks, and genti-geeks (and also Lady-geeks)

I have bought a laptop. It hath not wireless in-built (second hand) but is more than capable of handling it. I therefore need one of those little wireless cards.

Any preference? It is a Sony Vaio, and about 18 months to two years old, if that matters. Is there a make I should go for? Is the sleekest, least hanging out-style fella the way to go, or definitely not?

Help, innit.
Posted by ellipse, around 17th October 2005:
 
oo
those sony vaio's are v sexy
if your lucky, cal might give you an answer - he hath one
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 18th October 2005:
 
anything orinoco or farallon
Posted by Sul_DUPE1, around 18th October 2005:
 
I've limited knowledge but the way I see it you've got a few options:
USB - Probably best not bother, it will be ugly, take up a port and be awkward.
PCMCIA - They can be ugly and awkward but will most likely offer greatest range for you and compatibility.
Mini-PCI - All hidden away and lovely. I'd go for this if your laptop's got a mini-PCI slot. Check compatability, you'll want to make sure you can turn it off to save on power. My card sucks it hard!

But 2 Years and no in-built wireless? I'm sure Vaio's were shipping with wireless back then. Every other fucker was.
Posted by ellipse, around 18th October 2005:
 
oi think back then wireless was optional
Posted by ellipse, around 28th October 2005:
 
so are you going to post here today brock?
Posted by WarHead, around 28th October 2005:
 
No, he just likes to read it again and again in the privacy of his own wossname.
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 28th October 2005:
 
he should clean his wossname.

wireless is still optional. me, i'm moving to brainless. retro r00lz.