$35-$40 is pretty good price for a b/g card. If you check out the DLink series of PCMCIA cards you may get away in the range of $20-$30. Just go to DLink's website, check out their PCMCIA cards and put in the model number on...
DominicanOps,
to use Wi-Fi in your house you'll need a wireless router as others suggested. Unless you're in the middle of a Verizon hotspot.
To use the Verizon hotspot just use your DSL account. Once in a Verizon hotspot you can...
If you cannot assign a static IP on the notebook then you have to check your notebook. I've ran into many cases where the TCP/IP stack gets corrupted on XP and you need to reinstall it. If you are unable to set static IP on the...
Take a look at Sony. I saw a new one came out the other day (X505 series I think). About 1.5 lb according to the article I read. Small screen though.
-Mike
I have an Asus M6N and got the following Targus backpack. The laptop fits perfectly in the sleeve. Lots of room.
Targus Backpack
Good luck with it.
-Mike
Could be a defective card. Have you tried contacting support to get a replacement? If the system doesn't acknowledge the card then I would say it's some sort of hardware issue...
-Mike
I have the SMC7004WFW. It has wireless and 3 port 10/100 switch ports. I like this over the Linksys models because it offers better Intrusion detection. Wireless also works great. Another great feature is that you can setup a VPN...
Check out the ASUS M6N series. I've had one for a few months now and haven't been disappointed with it. It's about 6lbs and I carry it around with me. I have a good backpack that handle the size. The screen is very crisp and clear. ...