Getting A Laptop, Hows WiFi Work?

[trust_no_one]

So I'm gonna get myself a nice cheap laptop (~$300) that I can take to the local pub, have a brew and use their WiFi. Question: what do I need to do to get my laptop on their WiFi?

 

[Paradox]

most laptops have a little switch somewhere you can flip to access wifi. make sure its on, click on your internet setting and search for available networks. if its public there usually isnt a password.

 

[trust_no_one]

Sweet, so any recommendations? Netbook, notebook, wtf? I just want something I can use to dl totally legal stuff and hook up to the TV to watch. Also if it can burn CDs/DVDs thats a plus.

 

[madster111]

It's impossible to buy a brand new laptop without built in wi-fi today.

 

[KoalaRainbowPoop]

wi-fi, how does it work? fucking miracles.

 

[Warlock]

If you're tripping acid, you can see the wireless information O.O

 

[used44]

Magic Internet dust flies through the air and into your PC's tubes.

 

[Bretimus_v2]

Wait, the router is pollenating my PC?

 

[MikeyVassallo]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+do+I+connect+t ... etwork%3F+

 

[Chris_Crime]

heheheh that's awesome, Mikey

 

[trust_no_one]

It's impossible to buy a brand new laptop without built in wi-fi today.

Doesn't have to be new, I just want a cheap laptop with WiFi and CD/DVD burning capabilities.

 

[madster111]

It's impossible to buy a brand new laptop without built in wi-fi today.

Doesn't have to be new, I just want a cheap laptop with WiFi and CD/DVD burning capabilities.

Then you might want to take a look at 95% of the laptops made within the last 5 years.

Pretty sure they'll have that.

 

[trust_no_one]

^^ Alot don't have DVD burning (cheap ones anyway). I was wondering about the WiFi as in do I need something for it or is it all inside.

Anyway got an Acer for under $400, details later going pirating!

 

[10000_Squirrels]

I got an HP for 300$, ultra-lightweight (under 3 pounds) and I just got an external DVD-RW drive for it, so i can burn and watch DVDs on it, or plug it into my TV and watch movies/shows/play small games (Such as Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun, for free, link is on GR under the game) and listen to my music and such, it's really all I need. I have a massive gaming PC with quad-core processor and nVidia 9800GT card if I want PC gaming, but I have a 360 (Just got it) and a PS3 (Year and a half old) so, I don't use it much.

EDIT: And yes, my e-peen is far larger than yours after this statement. 8)

 

[MikeyVassallo]

Hey new mods, this would be an example of a topic that belongs in the PC forums.