[GeoStL] Re: Wireless laptop

  • From: "Andrew Senger" <asenger@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:24:23 -0500

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Libby,

Many of the cell phone companies have the cards you mention.  They
will essentially work wherever you can use your cell phone.  I'm sure
there are some "dead zones" where the cell network isn't advanced
enough, but I would venture to say you can use it in most places.

I agree with Jim.  As long as you have a wireless card in your laptop,
find local wi-fi access points.  Almost all libraries have them now
for free, and many chain restaurants (McDonalds and [your town] Bread
Company come to mind) and stores (Borders and Barnes & Noble) offer
free access for their customers.

If you're traveling to cities, I'd look at the wi-fi way.  However, if
you're driving cross-country and want access the whole time, look at
the cell phone card access.

Andrew Senger
asenger@xxxxxxxxx
http://yawetag.110mb.com
"I can't win anything. In fact, if you look up 'loser' in the
dictionary, you'll see someone else's photo!" --Andrew Senger


On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:57 PM, Libby Morehead <gmalibby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a Gateway laptop. I want to take it on the road and use it where ever
> I might be. Is there such a service? I use US Cellular for my cell phone. I
> hear about cards for $60 a month. Do they work out away from cities? What's
> the deal? Thanks for helping me out.
>
> Libby
 

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