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    I Know Little About Computers, Help :D

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MrIGotGrapes, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. MrIGotGrapes

    MrIGotGrapes Newbie

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    http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...-category-id=F2F5363C71FA4D61B176AD5FB80FA5D8

    I'd like to buy an IBM T-Series notebook. I have a few questions:

    1) Should I bother getting "Mobile Broadband"? Would it be practical for a student?

    2) I never used wi-fi before: should I take the wireless wifi link card? I just want to connect to the internet -- router to notebook :D lol, i dunno

    3) Lenovo services? I dont know what happens when I go through this part. I want the computer to be protected for 4 years. When I click on the 4 year depot Warranty Service uprade, the Protection services gets defaulted to "none". When I click the 4 year depot upgrade under "Protection Services", the "Warrant Service Upgrades" gets defaulted to just the base. What should I pick for excellent coverage?

    4) They're selling the AC adapter for $107 under Power accessories. Wtf? Shouldn't the AC adapter and power cord come automatically with the computer? How would i be able to use the computer otherwise!?! Do I really have to pay another $107 for the AC adapter or am I just confused about it?

    I'm a total noob, lol! Thanks in advance! If I were to call, it would take forever to get it straightened out :D
     
    MrIGotGrapes, Jul 3, 2007
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  2. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    1. no, thats like for internet wherever you have phone service but costs like 80 bucks a month
    2. choose either, the link one is better
    3. take the one that says onsite if you want them to come to your house or express shipping if you want em to ship it back quickly, it's all based on your opinion
    4. It's just an extra
     
    Crimsonman, Jul 3, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Mobile broadband refers to broadband Internet service via the cell phone network. It is as noted more expensive than regular wired Internet service. It is only worth it if you plan to use it.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 3, 2007
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    klinger Notebook Guru

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    im getting mobile broadband for sure. i need it big time.

    but i dont see an alltel option on the lenovo site so i guess i cant get it internal? it has to be alltel.
     
    klinger, Jul 3, 2007
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  5. panteedropper

    panteedropper Notebook Deity

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    verizon and alltel are both cdma networks, but the equipment that lenovo provides you with will be locked onto vzw's network.
     
    panteedropper, Jul 4, 2007
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