Lap Top and Wireless Network - Page 2

JimmyMN · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by sun seekers

Jimmy...I work across the street from Fry's....wish I knew you were here we could have had lunch!!!! Dont you just love that place!!!

Actually, I need to make at least one more visit to Fry's today (Wednesday) to pickup a print server. I assume the store along I-45 is the only one in Houston. Leave me a phone number and I'll ring you when I'm heading that way. Yeah, it sure is easy to make a quick trip to Fry's that lasts over 2 hours!!

Later in the afternoon, I'll be running up to Dallas for at least one night and then flying out of IAH on Saturday afternoon. If I find a worthy SUV or convertible, I might even drive back. Currently, staying on the southern end of Conroe doing some work for a client.

Jimmy

**james** · 11-17-2004

uh-oh. I've partied with both of these guys. Trouble ahead!

jtm1631 · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by sbursey

You really need to stop by the Apple Store on Michigan Ave. and talk to them about iBooks before you decide on another PC! It will work with your PCs on your wireless network fine, it comes with the wireless card already built in, and you can chose to have the bluetooth built in. Start at $999. The store is awesome and worth a visit if you haven't been there yet anyway!

I've been there a number of times (including a visit to pick up a mini iPod for James

). I've thought about an Apple and two of my brothers are pushing me towards Apple. The problem with stopping in at the Apple store is I tend to buy a bunce of accessories for my iPod and they can start to add up.

SarahB · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by jtm1631

I've been there a number of times (including a visit to pick up a mini iPod for James

). I've thought about an Apple and two of my brothers are pushing me towards Apple. The problem with stopping in at the Apple store is I tend to buy a bunce of accessories for my iPod and they can start to add up.

Good! I was there for the opening and the line wrapped all the way around the block and then some! Luckily I work for Apple, so someone got me in without waiting! There are so many ridiculous iPod accessories now! Last night I noticed an iBeam (laser beam that runs off of your iPod battery). What will these third party companies think of next?! Anyway, you should have someone at the store give you an overview. Nice that you have brothers to help you out too if you decide to get a Mac! Good luck!

TnJ · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by sbursey

You really need to stop by the Apple Store on Michigan Ave. and talk to them about iBooks before you decide on another PC! It will work with your PCs on your wireless network fine, it comes with the wireless card already built in, and you can chose to have the bluetooth built in. Start at $999. The store is awesome and worth a visit if you haven't been there yet anyway!

you're in Chi-town? remember plenty of pricey items on the miracle mile!

**tommy** · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by JimmyMN

Actually, I need to make at least one more visit to Fry's today (Wednesday) to pickup a print server. I assume the store along I-45 is the only one in Houston. Leave me a phone number and I'll ring you when I'm heading that way. Yeah, it sure is easy to make a quick trip to Fry's that lasts over 2 hours!!

Later in the afternoon, I'll be running up to Dallas for at least one night and then flying out of IAH on Saturday afternoon. If I find a worthy SUV or convertible, I might even drive back. Currently, staying on the southern end of Conroe doing some work for a client.

Jimmy

Sorry Jimmy...I just got this and its 5 pm wed...I left work today at 1pm for a half day off...We worked Sunday

opening the new dealership...Its been crazy....I will send you a pm with my cell#...maybe when you get back to Houston....we can do lunch or have a cold beer....let me know!

**tommy** · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by james

uh-oh. I've partied with both of these guys. Trouble ahead!

JimmyMN · 11-17-2004

I'll be leaving Dallas early Friday morning, so should be back around noon, if that works for you Tommy. One of my friends just happens to be up there for a training seminar, so I promised I'd drive up and take him to some Dallas nightspots for a few evenings. Unfortunately, all this rain today has limited the outing to just Thursday evening. Driving 3+ hours in the heavy rain today didn't sound too exciting to me.

Jimmy

**tommy** · 11-17-2004

Yeah lunch Friday.....call me...Im pming you...

**tommy** · 11-17-2004

Jimmy your PM box is full I cant send my number to you....

baylainphilly · 11-19-2004

We also use Linksys at home for two desktop computers and daughter has Dell laptop with lots of memory and speed, DVD/CD/burner, wireless ready and all the ports you could want and under $1500. Smooth sailing for us, and I am in no way, shape or form a computer wiz.

jtm1631 · 11-20-2004

I did it, I pulled the trigger. Office Depot remolded a store not too far from my house. They had a special on a few items including a gateway laptop. After rebates I paid under $700 for a 15" screen, intel celeron M process at 1.5 Ghz, 512mg ram and 80gb hard drive. It has built in wireless that sometimes likes the connection with my d-link router and sometimes doesn't.

To bypass the wireless connection problems I stole the d-link usb adapter from my kids machine.

My other option is to use my neighbors network since he hasn't encrypted his.

So far, so good. Thanks for the help everyone. Now I can sit my ass on the couch and surf the net.

Mikey · 11-20-2004

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Originally Posted by jtm1631

I did it, I pulled the trigger. Office Depot remolded a store not too far from my house. They had a special on a few items including a gateway laptop. After rebates I paid under $700 for a 15" screen, intel celeron M process at 1.5 Ghz, 512mg ram and 80gb hard drive. It has built in wireless that sometimes likes the connection with my d-link router and sometimes doesn't.

To bypass the wireless connection problems I stole the d-link usb adapter from my kids machine.

My other option is to use my neighbors network since he hasn't encrypted his.

So far, so good. Thanks for the help everyone. Now I can sit my ass on the couch and surf the net.

Welcome to the club! Congrats thats a really great deal.

mckinzie · 11-27-2004

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Originally Posted by jtm1631

So far, so good. Thanks for the help everyone. Now I can sit my ass on the couch and surf the net.

I hate it when that happens.

Would that make you a couch potato too.

SarahB · 11-27-2004

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Originally Posted by TnJ

you're in Chi-town? remember plenty of pricey items on the miracle mile!

Oops, sorry, missed this! Nope, just used to visit Chicago often when my best friend lived there.

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JimmyMN party machine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul Posts: 2,604	I'll be leaving Dallas early Friday morning, so should be back around noon, if that works for you Tommy. One of my friends just happens to be up there for a training seminar, so I promised I'd drive up and take him to some Dallas nightspots for a few evenings. Unfortunately, all this rain today has limited the outing to just Thursday evening. Driving 3+ hours in the heavy rain today didn't sound too exciting to me. Jimmy

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tommy Rastamon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,485 Blog Entries: 4	Yeah lunch Friday.....call me...Im pming you...

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tommy Rastamon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,485 Blog Entries: 4	Jimmy your PM box is full I cant send my number to you....

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baylainphilly beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 263	We also use Linksys at home for two desktop computers and daughter has Dell laptop with lots of memory and speed, DVD/CD/burner, wireless ready and all the ports you could want and under $1500. Smooth sailing for us, and I am in no way, shape or form a computer wiz.

11-20-2004	#27 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,420	I did it, I pulled the trigger. Office Depot remolded a store not too far from my house. They had a special on a few items including a gateway laptop. After rebates I paid under $700 for a 15" screen, intel celeron M process at 1.5 Ghz, 512mg ram and 80gb hard drive. It has built in wireless that sometimes likes the connection with my d-link router and sometimes doesn't. To bypass the wireless connection problems I stole the d-link usb adapter from my kids machine. My other option is to use my neighbors network since he hasn't encrypted his. So far, so good. Thanks for the help everyone. Now I can sit my ass on the couch and surf the net.