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To: Suma who wrote (38489)	12/21/2003 4:46:36 PM
From: Raptech	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110626

Adding wireless to a new laptop is inexpensive (about $40) if you can anticipate a use. Wireless would be worthwhile if you intend to network, or you travel where you may find wireless hot spots. If you go wireless be sure you go with wireless 802.11 54g. Widescreen adds to a laptop price, but is not necessary unless price isn't an object. May be good for better viewing landscape documents, and for DVD's. Widescreen TV's are a different story where you want the best viewing you can afford. Rap

To: Suma who wrote (38489)	12/21/2003 7:34:53 PM
From: nnillionaire	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110626

Suma I respectfully disagree with Raptec regarding wireless. Rather than adding a wireless pcm-cia card after your laptop purchase, a 'built-in' wireless capability has much stronger reception due to the two antennas built into the laptop screen side supports. Also, while 802.11G has more speed, it has noteably less distance capability than an 802.11B network. I strongly recommend a built-in wireless option on your new laptop, and I would go with 802.11B. I had a Dell laptop using a wireless pcm-cia card for wireless reception, and replaced it with a IBM Thinkpad with built-in 802.11B wireless capability. The built-in wireless capability is remarkably better in both distance and at 'speed at distance' from the wireless AP/router. With wireless networks both at work and at home, I've spent significant time looking at the wireless standards issue. Good Luck nnil