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    Inspiration

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by HAWKZRNO1, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. HAWKZRNO1

    HAWKZRNO1 Newbie

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    Am borrowing a 5 yr old Inspiration. Think model is 1250.
    Has windows os but has no internet connection capabilities.

    What would be my options for having connection ability? $$
    Just want to be able to access internet,send email, and download pic's. while on vacation.

    Guy doesn't care what I do with it.
    Thank's in advance.
    Craig.
     
    HAWKZRNO1, Apr 14, 2008
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  2. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    is it inspiration or Inspiron ????
     
    kuncheesh, Apr 14, 2008
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    Don't have it in front of me(at work), but thought it was inspiration.
    Looked it up on web and said it was replaced by 525.
    If that helps.
    Craig. :)
     
    HAWKZRNO1, Apr 14, 2008
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    Arki Super Moderator

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    Is it from Dell?

    Can you provide us the link to where you looked it up on the web?
     
    Arki, Apr 14, 2008
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  5. HAWKZRNO1

    HAWKZRNO1 Newbie

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    Yes it's a Dell.
    May have had it wrong and it is an inspiron.
    Could give more info in AM.
    Thought options would be pretty much the
    same from notebook-notebook as to the question
    I have.
    Guess not.
    Thank's again.
    Craig. ;)
     
    HAWKZRNO1, Apr 14, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    We need more information - do you have access to a wifi hotspot while on vacation? If so, you need a wifi adapter. If that laptop doesn't have wifi, you need to buy a USB or PCMCIA wifi adapter.

    If you have access to dial-up, and you don't have a built in modem, you need to buy a USB or PCMCIA modem.

    If you need to use a mobile company's broadband connection (Cingular/ATT, Verizon, etc), you have to get an account with your cell phone company and purchase their broadband card.
     
    kegobeer, Apr 14, 2008
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  7. HAWKZRNO1

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    You don't know how sorry I am for being so stupid.
    How could I not have known this. :eek:
     
    HAWKZRNO1, Apr 14, 2008
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  8. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    is it dell inspiron 1520 that you mean ??
     
    kuncheesh, Apr 15, 2008
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