AboutKarl Zick Expertise I am very familiar with all brands of computers and computer components and the best places to purchase them. Can also provide a lot of help to the 'build your own PC' folks.
Experience over 20 years experience as a computer systems consultant and PC builder/user/trouble shooter.
Education/Credentials BSEE from VMI and CIS degree from El Camino.
I'm thinking of buying a laptop but I'll be the first to admit I am a computer dummy! My main concern is if I'll be able to use the laptop. We live in a very rural area, wireless is not available and satellite is too expensive. Our old computer is a dinosaur and we can't even connect anymore with the dial up. I had a couple of people tell me I would need to buy an external modem in order to get online; Dell support person told me I just needed a USB connector in order to get online. HELP! I don't want to spend the money for a laptop if I'm not able to access the internet.
Thanks for your help.
Laurie
Answer Hi Laurie,
If you use Google and search for a `usb dial-up modem' it will take you to lots of places that sell them. Amazon has what looks like a pretty good one for $25 and it should get you on-line with a laptop.
If you are shopping for a laptop, DO NOT buy one with a Celeron processor in it. Brand wise, my favorites are Toshiba Satellites and Lenovo (IBM) notebooks and I have seen them on special at Newegg.com for as low as $370 - new, free shipping, and no sales tax.
